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Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

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Small-group adults-only wine tour through Gibbston Valley with a local guide, visiting Gibbston Valley Wines, Kinross and Amisfield for 13+ tastings.

Tour Overview

Travel through Central Otago’s Gibbston Valley, the Valley of the Vines, on a small group wine tour limited to 10 guests. With a local guide leading the day, you’ll travel by luxury Mercedes Sprinter and visit three premium wineries, with a relaxed adults only pace and more than 13 tastings across the day.

The experience begins at Gibbston Valley Wines with a guided tasting and a 30 minute tour inside New Zealand’s largest wine cave. As one of the region’s founding wineries, Gibbston Valley released Central Otago’s first commercial vintage in 1987, adding real context to your first stop.

At Kinross, taste wines from their partner winemakers, including Valli, Hawkshead, High Garden, and Wild Irishman. There is time to stay for lunch at the winery restaurant, at your own expense, with options ranging from share plates and small plates to pizzas. You can sit in the Wine Garden or indoors in the Bistro.

Your final tasting is at Amisfield, where the cellar door and restaurant sit within a single-estate organic vineyard. The winery is known for its stone architecture, views over Lake Hayes and the surrounding mountains, and wines including Pinot Noir and aromatic whites. If Bella the wine tour dog joins the day, that is an added bonus.

What's Included

  • Wine Cave Tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local Guide
  • Wine Tastings

Not Included:

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch is additional at a winery restaurant.

What To Expect

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    Alpine Wine Tours | Queenstown

    Your Queenstown wine adventure begins with a scenic drive through Central Otago’s iconic Gibbston Valley, led by your friendly local guide. You’ll visit three handpicked boutique wineries, beginning with a guided tour and tasting at Gibbston Valley Wines, including exclusive access to New Zealand’s largest wine cave. At your second stop, Kinross, enjoy a hosted tasting of premium wines from their collective of esteemed winemakers—Valli, Wild Irishman, Hawkshead, and High Garden. There’s time here to relax and enjoy a seasonal lunch at their winery bistro (at your own expense), with seating either outdoors in the wine garden or beside a cosy fire indoors. Your final stop rotates daily, featuring either Rockburn Wines or Brennan Wines, giving you a unique finish to your tasting journey. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy over 13 premium tastings, stunning vineyard scenery, and a relaxed, adults-only experience. And if you’re lucky, Bella the wine tour dog might join the fun!

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    Gibbston Valley Winery

    Journey inside New Zealand's largest wine cave on a guided 30 minute wine cave tour at Gibbston Valley Winery. As one of the region’s founding wineries, their focus is always on handcrafting premium wines and honouring the traditions that have made us a world-renowned destination, since releasing Central Otago's first commercial vintage in 1987.

    1 hour

    Admission: Included

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    Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

    Kinross offers an in-depth wine experience to showcase exceptional Central Otago wines along with tales of this industrious and proud wine region. Together with their Wine Partners - Hawkshead, High Garden, Valli and Wild Irishman - they invite you to share their world of wine. Kinross has been named the winner for the first Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award 2024, making their experiences the best in the country.

    45 minutes

    Admission: Included

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    Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

    Lunch at Kinross's winery restaurant where you can relax in their beautiful Wine Garden or get cosy in the Bistro to enjoy Chef Pete Franklin's beautifully crafted cuisine. Lunch is additional based on your preferences and budget with choices ranging from share plates, small plates and pizzas.

    45 minutes

    Admission: Not Included

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    Amisfield Restaurant & Cellar Door

    Everything about Amisfield reflects the spirit of Central Otago—from its dramatic stone architecture to the panoramic views over Lake Hayes and the surrounding mountains. The celebrated cellar door and restaurant sit at the heart of a single-estate, organic vineyard producing some of the region’s most refined wines. Sip elegant Pinot Noir and vibrant aromatic whites in a setting where nature, design, and craftsmanship blend seamlessly. Recognised as a World’s 100 Best Restaurant by The World’s 50 Best, and awarded RIEDEL Vineyard of the Year 2024, Amisfield is a must-visit for wine lovers seeking authenticity, beauty, and flavour in equal measure.

    45 minutes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

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

Pickup details

We can pick up guests from select hotels in Queenstown otherwise we meet centrally in town at the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp & Shotover Streets). All drop offs after the wine tour will be centrally in town at the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street.

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43 Camp Street

43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp & Shotover Streets). Bus stop is used by multiple tour companies.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

• Dress code is smart casual • 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 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum of 3 guests booked to operate the tour
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Small-group tour (maximum of 10 guests per tour)
  • Exclusively for adults (18 and over)

Cancellation Policy

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