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Central Otago Wine Tour: 3 Regions, 4 Wineries & Lunch | Max of 8

Offered by Queenstown Wine Trail

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)Pickup Available Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Small group Central Otago wine tour with four boutique winery tastings, WSET-qualified guides and a stop at Carrick Winery for lunch at own cost.

Tour Overview

Step aboard with Queenstown Wine Trail for a small group day exploring boutique wineries in Central Otago. As the region’s first and longest running wine tour company, with more than 33 years of experience, they offer a well paced wine experience led by WSET qualified Wine Guides who share practical tasting tips, vineyard stories, and local knowledge throughout the day.

Travel is in a comfortable, air conditioned vehicle with a maximum of 8 guests, which keeps the day relaxed and allows for more personal attention. The tour includes hosted tastings at four hand picked wineries, with a scenic journey through multiple Central Otago sub regions and visits to places that sit away from the main tourist trail.

Carrick Winery is one of the named stops, where you visit for wine tasting and lunch, at your own cost. Other stops include fully hosted wine tasting and hosted wine tasting experiences, with the final winery depending on availability and, if time permits, the day’s schedule.

This tour is suited to both dedicated wine drinkers and travellers who want a guided introduction to Central Otago wine. You can expect a relaxed atmosphere, knowledgeable guiding, and a day built around boutique cellar door visits rather than large group touring.

What's Included

  • Delicious à la carte winery lunch overlooking Bannockburn Inlet
  • WSET-qualified local Wine Guide and driver throughout the day
  • Hosted wine tastings at 4 Central Otago wineries and cellar doors
  • Explore 3 wine regions: Gibbston, Cromwell and Bannockburn
  • Expert commentary on Central Otago wine, vineyards, history and region
  • Genuine small-group experience, strictly limited to 8 guests
  • Return transport from central Queenstown and selected accommodation

Not Included:

  • Additional wine, beverages and food outside the included winery lunch
  • Optional gratuities

What To Expect

  1. 1

    Kinross

    Enjoy a fully hosted wine tasting

    45 minutes

    Admission: Included

  2. 2

    Bannockburn

    We visit Carrick Winery for wine tasting and lunch (at own cost)

    2 hours

  3. 3

    Cromwell

    If time permits

    20 minutes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

If requesting pickup, please select your preferred location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

Alternative pick ups available, please contact us directly for further information, thank you.

Or Meet At Meeting point

Red Rock Bar Cafe

48 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Please meet us outside RED ROCK CAFE on Camp Street.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.