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Queenstown Afternoon Wine Tour: Gibbston Valley | NZ Local Guide

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

Small-group Central Otago wine tour through Gibbston Valley with tastings at Peregrine, Kinross and Amisfield, travelling by Mercedes Sprinter.

Tour Overview

Spend an afternoon tasting through Gibbston Valley, the “Valley of the Vines,” on a small-group wine tour designed for adults who want a focused Central Otago experience in just a few hours.

Your first tasting is at Peregrine Wines, one of the region’s most recognised wineries. Known for its award-winning design and dramatic wing-shaped roof, Peregrine pairs distinctive architecture with elegant Pinot Noir and vibrant aromatics. Inside, the barrel hall adds another layer to the visit, highlighting the winery’s attention to detail.

From there, continue to Kinross for a hosted tasting that brings together five boutique producers in one place, Kinross, Valli, Wild Irishman, High Garden, and Hawkshead. This stop offers a broader look at Central Otago wine styles, alongside insight into the character of this hard-working wine region. Kinross was also named winner of the Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award 2024.

The final stop is Amisfield, where a curated tasting is matched by the strong sense of place. The dramatic stone building, acclaimed cellar door, and views across the surrounding landscape reflect the essence of Central Otago. Amisfield’s wines come from its single-estate organic vineyard, and the property was named RIEDEL Vineyard of the Year 2024.

Travel is by luxury Mercedes Sprinter with a local wine guide, with a maximum of 10 guests.

What's Included

  • Sample Pinot Noir at Gibbston Valley Wines — the founding winery of the region
  • Discover Gibbston Valley wine country — three distinctive wineries in one afternoon
  • Journey through spectacular vineyards, mountains & Central Otago wine country
  • Travel in comfort by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from central Queenstown
  • See Gibbston Valley through the eyes of a New Zealand-born Queenstown local guide
  • Experience an adults-only wine tour in a small group — maximum 10 guests
  • Wander the Home Block vineyard at Gibbston Valley with Pinot Noir in hand
  • Step inside Peregrine Wines’ dramatic barrel hall for a hosted wine tasting
  • Taste single-estate wines & older Pinot Noir vintages at family-owned Mt Rosa

What To Expect

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    Alpine Wine Tours

    Discover Gibbston wine country with Alpine Wine Tours on an adults-only small-group experience, with a maximum of 10 guests and a New Zealand-born Queenstown local guide.

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  2. 2

    Queenstown

    Leave Queenstown behind for an afternoon exploring Gibbston Valley wine country, where vineyards, mountains and Central Otago Pinot Noir are all within easy reach of town.

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    Gibbston

    Journey into Gibbston, one of Central Otago’s renowned wine-growing areas, where vineyards sit beneath dramatic mountains along the Kawarau River. Discover the landscape and Pinot Noir that have helped put this cool-climate wine region on the map.

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    Peregrine Wines

    Step inside one of Central Otago’s most striking wineries, renowned for its dramatic architecture and award-winning design. Experience Peregrine’s impressive barrel hall and taste a selection of Central Otago wines in a setting unlike a traditional cellar door. A striking combination of architecture, wine and contemporary Central Otago design.

    40 minutes

    Admission: Included

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    Mt Rosa Wines

    Discover Mt Rosa Wines, a family-owned, single-estate winery nestled beneath the dramatic Nevis Bluff in the heart of Gibbston. Set amongst the vines, its contemporary cellar door is a relaxed setting for a hosted tasting of small-batch wines, including Central Otago Pinot Noir and the opportunity to taste older Pinot Noir vintages. Family-owned hospitality, single-estate wines and a deeper taste of Gibbston Pinot Noir.

    40 minutes

    Admission: Included

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    Gibbston Valley Winery

    Taste Pinot Noir where Central Otago wine history was made. At Gibbston Valley Wines, the founding winery of the Gibbston region and one that helped put Central Otago on the world wine map, savour the wines that made this remarkable region famous. Then take your glass of Pinot Noir into the Home Block vineyard, wandering amongst the vines against the spectacular backdrop of Gibbston’s rugged mountains — an iconic Central Otago wine country experience.

    40 minutes

    Admission: Included

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    Queenstown

    Return to central Queenstown after an afternoon of wine, vineyards and three distinctive winery experiences in Gibbston Valley.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

43 Camp Street

43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Your tour meets at the Tour Operators Bus Stop, 43 Camp Street (outside Marmolada Café, near Camp & Shotover Streets). Please be ready at 2:50pm for a 3:00pm departure. Look for our grey Alpine Wine Tours Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — your host will be there to welcome you.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

• Pick up is at 3pm from the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp and Shotover Streets in central Queenstown). • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Exclusively for adults (18 and over)
  • Boutique small-group tour (maximum 10 guests)
  • Drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years

Cancellation Policy

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