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Queenstown Wine Tour + Wine Cave (Adults Only) Kiwi Host, Max 10

Offered by Alpine Wine Tours

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

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

  • Adults-only small group (max 10 guests) — relaxed, unhurried, and never crowded
  • Amisfield wine tasting — premium wines at one of Central Otago’s most celebrated wineries
  • Kinross tasting experience — award-winning cellar door (Qualmark Wine Tourism Award 2024)
  • 13+ premium wine tastings across award-winning wineries — a curated Central Otago wine experience
  • Hosted by a knowledgeable New Zealand local — real insight, great stories, and connections
  • Gibbston Valley wine cave tour & tasting — explore NZ’s largest wine cave carved into the hillside
  • Luxury Mercedes Sprinter transport — comfortable, seamless, fully hosted
  • Scenic journey through Queenstown — Lake Wakatipu, Lake Hayes, Kawarau Gorge, and Gibbston Valley

Not Included:

  • Lunch (optional) — available at Kinross winery restaurant (own cost)

What To Expect

  1. 1

    Queenstown

    Travel through Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital, surrounded by alpine scenery and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wakatipu.

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  2. 2

    Gibbston

    Enter the renowned Gibbston Valley, the heart of Central Otago wine country and home to some of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries.

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  3. 3

    AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre

    Travel through the Kawarau Gorge, home to the world-famous AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre — the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping.

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  4. 4

    Gibbston Valley Winery

    Gibbston Valley Wines – Hosted Wine Cave Experience Begin your day at one of Central Otago’s founding wineries, home to New Zealand’s largest wine cave, carved deep into the schist rock. Step inside for a hosted wine cave tour and tasting, where you’ll explore the region’s pioneering wine story while sampling a selection of cool-climate wines. A unique and immersive experience that sets this tour apart.

    45 minutes

    Admission: Included

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    Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

    Kinross – Award-Winning Boutique Wine Experience Continue into the heart of the Gibbston Valley for a hosted tasting at Kinross, the official cellar door for a collection of boutique Central Otago producers. Kinross has been recognised with the Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award (2024) — a mark of excellence for outstanding wine experiences and hospitality. Enjoy a curated tasting featuring renowned labels including Valli, Wild Irishman, Hawkshead, and High Garden — offering a rare opportunity to experience multiple premium wineries in one stop. A true insider tasting that showcases the depth and diversity of the region.

    45 minutes

    Admission: Included

  6. 6

    Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

    Kinross – Winery Lunch Experience (Optional) Relax over lunch in Kinross’ wine garden or cosy bistro, with a seasonal menu designed to complement the wines (own expense). A chance to slow the pace and enjoy the vineyard setting.

    45 minutes

    Admission: Not Included

  7. 7

    Amisfield Restaurant & Cellar Door

    Amisfield – Award-Winning Premium Wine Experience Finish your day at one of Central Otago’s most celebrated wineries. Amisfield is home to a certified organic, single-estate vineyard and has been recognised with Riedel Vineyard of the Year (2024) and Sustainable Vineyard of the Year (2023). Enjoy a guided tasting of elegant Pinot Noir and expressive cool-climate whites, set beneath dramatic mountains overlooking Lake Hayes. For many guests, this is a true highlight of the day.

    45 minutes

    Admission: Included

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    Lake Hayes

    Pass the picturesque Lake Hayes, often described as one of the most beautiful small lakes in New Zealand.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup available

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

Pickup details

We offer pickup from select central Queenstown hotels. If your accommodation isn’t included, we meet at the Tour Operators Bus Stop, 43 Camp Street (outside Marmolada Cafe)....

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43 Camp Street

43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Tour Operators Bus Stop, 43 Camp Street (outside Marmolada Cafe).

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.