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Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour - All-Inclusive 4 Wineries & Lunch

Offered by Appellation Wine Tours

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$279.00 per person

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

Day tour from Queenstown through Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell with four boutique vineyard tastings, platter lunch and views of Lake Wakatipu.

Tour Overview

Travel through three distinct Central Otago wine sub-regions, Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell, on a day focused on boutique vineyards and cool climate wines. Leaving Queenstown, the route takes in views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables, with Lake Hayes often a memorable sight on a calm day. You will also pass the AJ Hackett Bungy Bridge before heading into the Gibbston wine region for your first tasting.

Across the day, visit four boutique vineyards and compare the character of wines from Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. A light platter lunch made with locally sourced produce is served at a local vineyard restaurant, accompanied by a glass of wine of your choice. In Cromwell, there is time for a second tasting in the Cromwell wine region and, when conditions allow, a stroll through Old Cromwell.

The return journey includes a third and final tasting back in the Gibbston region. Along the way, your wine guide shares the story of Central Otago’s early pioneering history and explains how this wine region developed. This is a well-paced way to see the landscape, visit small vineyards, and get a clearer sense of why Central Otago has built its reputation for wine.

What's Included

  • Shared platter-style lunch
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Wine tastings at 4 vineyards/cellar doors
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not Included:

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What To Expect

  1. 1

    Lake Wakatipu

    Enjoy the views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkable mountain range on your way out of town.

    Pass by without stopping

  2. 2

    Lake Hayes

    Lake Hayes can look spectacular on a calm day.

    Pass by without stopping

  3. 3

    Kawarau Suspension Bridge

    See the famous AJ hackett bungy bridge, you might see someone jump on the way past!

    Pass by without stopping

  4. 4

    Gibbston

    Visit the Gibbston wine region and stop into a vineyard for your first tasting.

    30 minutes

  5. 5

    Bannockburn

    Enjoy a light platter lunch accompanied by a glass of wine of your choice at a local vineyard restaurant.

    1 hour

  6. 6

    Cromwell Heritage Precinct

    Take a stroll through Old Cromwell

    15 minutes

  7. 7

    Cromwell

    Enjoy a second tasting in the Cromwell wine region

    30 minutes

  8. 8

    Gibbston

    Break up the journey home and enjoy a third and final tasting back in the Gibbston region

    30 minutes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

Please select your preferred pickup location when booking through Viator.

Pickup details

Please note we will provide you with an exact pickup time when you have chosen your hotel. If your hotel is not listed, please advise your accommodation details and we will get back to you with the nearest pick up point.

Important Information

• Please note: Pick up is only available from the Hilton Queenstown or Kawarau Hotels in Kawarau Village for a transfer fee.  • 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 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to run.

Cancellation Policy

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