This tour is the perfect pairing of fine wine and gourmet cuisine in one of the most scenic wine regions on the planet. With handpicked boutique vineyards, expert guides, and a two-course lunch that highlights local flavours, it&rsquo;s a premium yet down-to-earth way to explore Central Otago&rsquo;s food and wine culture. Ideal for wine lovers, foodies, and anyone looking for a day of indulgence.

Outside of 48 hours before departure

<ul>
	<li>booking dates can be reissued or changed to a different date or time at no extra cost, subject to availability</li>
	<li>bookings can be refunded less a $10 (per transaction) penalty if booked through the Real Time Booking System. This will be refunded back onto the card payment was made with. Please allow up to 10 working days for this to clear</li>
	<li>Any booking paid by a New Zealand bank account can be fully refunded less a $10 (per transaction) penalty. This will be refunded back into the nominated bank account and will appear within 3-5 days</li>
	<li>Any booking paid by International direct deposit can be fully refunded less a $15 (per transaction) penalty and the amount will depend on the conversion rate on the day the refund is processed. This should appear with 5-10 day</li>
</ul>

Inside of 48 hours before departure&nbsp;&ndash; bookings can not be reissued and no refund will be issued

<ul>
	<li>Additional food or drinks not specified in the itinerary</li>
	<li>Wine purchases (available at cellar doors)</li>
	<li>Travel insurance</li>
	<li>Gratuities (optional)</li>
</ul>

Bring a camera to snap pics along the way, and dress for the weather conditions on the day. You can purchase bottles of wine from each vineyard, so bring money as well.&nbsp;

Yes &ndash; dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Please provide details when booking.

Experience an indulgent and diverse full-day wine tour&nbsp;showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region.

The Central Otago wine region spreads from the outskirts of Queenstown&#39;s Wakatipu Basin through picturesque valleys and dramatic gorges to the rolling vine-clad foothills of Bannockburn and beyond.

Your experienced wine guide will lead you on a tasting journey, travelling in style in a luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan&nbsp;through the three main contrasting wine sub-regions of Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn basin.

Enjoy tastings from four premium vineyards. The&nbsp;cellar doors you might visit change daily, but specific vineyards can be requested. Tours may include Mt Difficulty, Chard Farm, and&nbsp;Amisfield.

Take a guided tour through New Zealand&#39;s largest underground wine cave at Gibbston Valley Winery, and savour a unique 5-dish gourmet lunch cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines at The Stoaker Room restaurant.

You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with visits to the historical settlements of Arrowtown and Old Cromwell (when time permits). Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and exciting stories from your knowledgeable Wine Guide.

For your final indulgence of the day, delight in some artisan chocolates to enjoy before returning to your accommodation.

<h4>Where we Visit:</h4>

<ul>
	<li>3 Central Otago wine regions, including&nbsp;Gibbston, Cromwell &amp; Bannockburn</li>
	<li>4 different wineries, which will vary but may include&nbsp;Mt Difficulty, Chard Farm, or Amisfield</li>
	<li>Gibbston Valley Winery, including its wine cave</li>
	<li>Arrowtown or Old Cromwell Town (time &amp; weather permitting)</li>
</ul>

Duration

Start & End Time

Max Group Size

Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Meals

Start & End Location

Appellation Wine Tours

 The Central Hotel Queenstown Naumi 4 Sydney St (Pick-up from VOCO Hotel)

AirBnB Rental 

Alexis Motel and Apartments (pick up from Earnslaw Lodge)

Arrowtown RD Petroleum

Avani /Oaks Shores (pick up from The Rees Hotel) 

Azur Lodge

Bella Vista (pick up from Cafe Marmolada)

Black Sheep Backpackers (Pickup at Millennium Hotel)

Blue Peaks Lodge (Pick-up from VOCO) 

Browns Boutique Hotel (pick up from Cafe Marmolada)

Caples Court (Pick-up from VOCO) 

Chalet Queenstown (Pickup at Millenium Hotel)

Copthorne Hotel & Lakeview (pick up from Earnslaw Lodge)artments Lak

Copthorne Resort Hotel Lakefront (Pickup at Millenium Hotel)

Coronation Lodge (Pick-up from VOCO) 

Coronet Ridge Resort

Creeksyde Holiday Park 

Crowne Plaza

Eichardts Private Hotel (Pick up from Cafe Marmolada)   

Frankton Bus Terminus

Frankton Marina Bus Stop

Garden Court Suites & Apartments (Pickup at Millenium Hotel) 

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa 

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Heartland Hotel (Pick-up from VOCO) 

Highview Queenstown Apartments 

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa (Pick up Frankton Bus Terminus)

Holiday Inn Express - CBD - also known as VOCO

Holiday Inn Frankton Rd

Hotel St Moritz

Hulbert House (pick up from Queenstown House B&B)

I will select my location later 

Kamana Lakehouse 

Kinross Cottage

Lakefront Apartments (pick up from QT Queenstown)

Mi-Pad (Pickup at bus stop outside Cafe Marmolada)

Millbrook Resort 

Millennium Hotel

Mount Rosa Lodge

Mövenpick Queenstown (formerly Mercure)

Nomads Backpackers (Pickup at bus stop outside Cafe Marmolada) 

Novotel Lakeside (Pickup at bus stop outside Cafe Marmolada) 

Oaks Club

Peppers Beacon (pick up from QT Queenstown)

Platinum Queenstown Villa Apartments 

QT Queenstown

Queenstown CBD

Queenstown Central Bus Stop

Queenstown House B&B

Queenstown House Lakeside Luxury Apartments

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel (pick up from Cafe Marmolada)

Ramada Central (Pickup Millenium Hotel) 

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel

ROKI

Scenic Suites Queenstown (Pick-up from outside VOCO)  

Sherwood Queenstown 

Shotover Lodge

Sofitel (Pickup at bus stop outside Cafe Marmolada) 

St James Apartments (Pick-up from VOCO on Sydney Street)

Stoneridge Estate Guesthouse

Swiss Belsresort Coronet Peak

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu

The Dairy Private Hotel (pick up at Cafe Marmolada)

The Glebe (Pick-up from VOCO Hotel) 

The Lofts (Pickup at bus stop outside Cafe Marmolada) 

The Rees

The Ridge Resort

The Spire (Pickup at bus stop outside Cafe Marmolada) 

The Waterfront Apartments (pick up from Crowne Plaza)

Top 10 Holiday Park

Villa Del Lago

VOCO Queenstown IHG (previously Holiday Inn Express)

Whistler Queenstown (Pickup at bus stop outside Cafe Marmolada) 

The tour was well planned and our tour guide was super nice and professional!

Loved it.

This tour is the perfect choice Our guide was amazing, knowledgeable, and very accommodating.

The tour was very good

Guide was very knowledgeable about the area and had a great sense of humor. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

I highly recommend them.

<ul>
	<li>Get up to 10%&nbsp;cashback per person when you book with us!</li>
	<li>Indulge in a full-day wine and food experience through Central Otago&#39;s renowned wine regions</li>
	<li>Visit four premium vineyards in Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell</li>
	<li>Savour over 20 tastings of award-winning Central Otago wines, including Pinot Noir</li>
	<li>Enjoy a gourmet two-course lunch with wine at a top winery restaurant</li>
	<li>Take in the spectacular scenery of Queenstown, the Kawarau Gorge and rugged vineyard landscapes</li>
	<li>Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with a local, wine-savvy guide</li>
	<li>Small group tour for a relaxed, personalised experience</li>
</ul>

Both the operator and agent (including their employees, agents, officers, directors), to the fullest extent possible under law, exclude any and all liability for any loss, damage or injury (whether direct or indirect or consequential) suffered by the guest or any person associated with the guest in relation to the booked activity.

All activities have elements of risk and all guests undertaking any activity do so voluntarily and at their own risk. All Guests agree to adhere to any instructions in relation to the activity from the operator at all time. 
The operator reserves all rights to cancel any activity at its discretion for (but not limited to) any of the following reasons: a) waterway, road or weather conditions; b) lack of numbers participating in the activity; c) unsuitability of guest(s) due to reasons such as age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication or any other reasons rendering a guest unsuitable or unfit to participate; d) any other circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of the operator.

Environmental Policy: We have bottled water available on tour, however we encourage all guests to bring their own reusable water bottles to help reduce the impact of plastic on our environment. We also do not require a printed voucher to be presented upon check-in.

These terms are subject to rights and remedies you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 2003.

CANCELLATIONS

Outside of 48 hours before departure:

<ul>
	<li>Booking dates can be reissued or changed to a different date or time at no extra cost, subject to availability.</li>
	<li>Bookings can be refunded less a $10 (per transaction) penalty if booked through our Real Time Booking System. This will be refunded back onto the card payment was made with. Please allow upto 10 working days for this to clear.</li>
	<li>Any booking paid by a NEW ZEALAND bank account can be fully refunded less a $10 (per transaction) penalty. This will be refunded back into the nominated bank account and will appear within 3-5 days.</li>
	<li>Any booking paid by INTERNATIONAL direct deposit can be fully refunded less a $15 (per transaction) penalty and the amount will depend on the conversion rate on the day the refund is processed. This should appear with 5-10 days.</li>
</ul>

 
Inside 48 hours before departure:

<ul>
	<li>Bookings can not be reissued and no refund will be issued.</li>
</ul>

Refund Policy due to an announcement of Lockdown / Sudden Change of Levels

<ul>
	<li>The&nbsp;standard refund policy applies, with bookings being fully refundable up to 48 hours prior to departure (minus a $10 transaction fee).</li>
	<li>If there are any sudden changes to alert levels inside 48 hours notice, please notify as soon as possible that your travel has been affected. We will work with you to either refund, hold or adjust the date. Any change of booking will be subject to availability.</li>
	<li>Proof of flight cancellations may be requested at the time of cancellation before refunds are issued.</li>
</ul>

Gourmet Queenstown Food & Wine Tour

Gourmet Queenstown Food & Wine Tour Highlights

What's Excluded

Why Do We Love This

What to Expect

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews for Gourmet Queenstown Food & Wine Tour

Policies

Pickup Locations