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Queenstown Wine Tours

Discover Central Otago's World-Class Wine Region

with Appellation Wine Tours. Est. 1999

From Queenstown, journey into one of the world's most spectacular cool-climate wine regions, where dramatic alpine landscapes, boutique vineyards and internationally acclaimed Pinot Noir come together to create an unforgettable day.

Whether you join one of our daily small-group tours or enjoy a private, tailor-made experience, every tour is carefully crafted to showcase the very best of Central Otago's wine, food, cellar doors, stunning scenery and hospitality.

For more than 27 years, Appellation Wine Tours has built a reputation for delivering premium wine experiences led by passionate expert wine guides.

Our carefully curated daily, private and custom tours combine boutique wineries, outstanding local cuisine, breathtaking scenery and authentic local knowledge to create unforgettable memories in New Zealand's southernmost wine region. We look forward to welcoming you on tour.

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Join one of our daily small-group tours and experience the best of the region

Gourmet Food & Wine Tour

Discover the best of Central Otago on this indulgent full-day wine adventure.

Enjoy a guided tour of New Zealand’s largest wine cave at Gibbston Valley Winery and savour a 5-dish gourmet lunch cooked in retired oak barrels, perfectly matched with 5 wines at the Stoaker Room.

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Boutique Wine Tour

Enjoy wine tastings from four premium vineyards over three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston and the lesser-known Cromwell and Bannockburn basin.

Stop in for lunch at a vineyard restaurant and savour a delightful platter-style lunch made with locally sourced produce and accompanied by a flight of wines.

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Classic Wine Tour

Escape to Gibbston's "Valley of the Vines" on this relaxed afternoon wine tour.

Visit three renowned cellar doors, enjoy premium Central Otago wines, a guided tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave, and a shared antipasto platter, all with an expert Wine Guide.

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Queenstown Highlights Tour

Sit back, relax and soak up the sights and attractions on a morning of guided sightseeing.

The Queenstown Highlights Tour visits Arrowtown, Gibbston, AJ Hackett Bungy, Gibbston Valley Winery and makes sure you leave no highlights unseen!

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Twilight Stars & Wine Tour

A winter twilight tour in Central Otago combining fine wine, seasonal dining, and stargazing.

Enjoy hosted wine pairings and dinner at Gibbston Valley Lodge, a private wine tasting and dessert at Waitiri Creek, then finish with a guided stargazing experience in Gibbston's Dark Sky Park.

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Our local knowledge and strong relationships with the vineyards of Central Otago will ensure you a highly personalised wine experience

Private Wine Tours

Select from a range of half day and full day itineraries visiting some of our favorite vineyards sure to impress

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Custom Wine Tours

Custom create your dream day out in Central Otago wine country. Choose your own vineyards, timings and other includsions.

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Driver Hire & Transfers

Hire a driver for a set length of time or arrange transfers to where you would like to visit.

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Combine our iconic wine tours with an outstanding range of Queenstown experiences and let us save you time and money

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Don't just take our word for it! Our reviews speak for themselves...

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   Steve W 
 10 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Excellent Wine Tour!
Excellent experience with Appellation Wine Tours! The schedule and vineyards visited were wonderful, our guide was on-time and very helpful, all the logistics were great. We're very pleased and thankful, and so glad we did this!
  
 
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   Michael O 
 9 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Tour of local wine producers in central Otago
No-rush wine tour in central Otago.
  
 
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   Heather S 
 8 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Traveling Sherros
Had a great day with our friendly guide John. He provided interesting facts with a lovely sense of pride as a local. The wines were better than expected and higher quality than the ones we can buy at home in Australia. We highly recommend this tour with this company the experience is very enjoyable and very informative. Thanks John.
  
 
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   Samuel Y. 
 6 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Good Vibes All Around
John was a class act of a guide — knowledgeable, hilarious and the works. We were also fortunate to have an energetic and fun tour group which made the experience all the more enjoyable. The wines were wonderful so we couldn’t help but purchase a bottle from each winery. They also went the extra mile to return us a pair of sunnies that we left behind straight to our hotel. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Georg K 
 3 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Perfect excursion
Perfectly organized and good information from the driver and winery staff. We love Sauvignon blanc and Pinot noir and therefore this area.
  
 
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   belinda385 
 3 October 2026
 
 
 Verified Belinda Jones
This was a fantastic day! The wineries we went to were beautiful, the food and wine were amazing and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We absolutely loved it.
  
 
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   s8e046a7e183f4cba786 
 30 September 2026
 
 
 Verified EXCELLENT TOUR
Martin our guide was information and personable. The wineries were fantastic as was the wine. Lunch was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour.
  
 
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   Krystal P 
 28 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Five Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
We had the most wonderful day exploring the wineries with Martin and couldn’t recommend him highly enough! Martin’s knowledge of the area, together with his genuine love of the region, the wineries and what he does, was absolutely infectious. He brought the day to life with his stories, recommendations and local knowledge, and made us feel like we were discovering the very best of the region. His skills behind the camera also came in very handy throughout the day, he captured some beautiful moments for us, which was such an unexpected and thoughtful bonus! The absolute highlights of the day were Coal Pit Winery and our beautiful lunch at Mt Difficulty. Both were incredible, and Martin somehow managed to make every stop along the way feel just as special. He was professional, warm, knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. We never felt rushed and could simply relax, enjoy the scenery, taste some beautiful wines and soak up the experience. Thank you, Martin, for making our day so memorable. We loved every minute and would absolutely recommend touring with Martin to anyone wanting to experience the region at its very best! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Krystal & Michael
  
 
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   Lisa F 
 25 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Great experience great tour guide
I thought our tour guide TAIMI was terrific and would thoroughly recommend this tour
  
 
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   Adam F 
 24 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Great experience
Paul was an awesome driver and the wineries were great. Would definitely go again.