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Zip and Sip Tour

Spend a morning among the trees and an afternoon among the vines.

Zip and Sip - Ziplining and Wine Tour Combo

$
NZD$379

per Adult

NZD$230

per Child

6.5 hours

10:30am – 5:00pm

3

Premium Vineyards

A morning ziplining eco-adventure and an afternoon sipping quintessential wines from the Gibbston wine region.

Spend an exhilarating morning zip-lining through the beautiful forest canopy high above Queenstown on the Skyline Gondola hill.  Journey through the forest on four incredible ziplines (1.5 to 2 hours) with stunning views across Lake Wakatipu to the Remarkables mountain range.

After your zip-lining experience, take a five minute stroll into town and you will have approximately 1 hour to enjoy lunch at your leisure. Our guide will come to collect you at 1:15pm from the Queenstown Central bus stop outside Cafe Marmalada Café (43 Camp Street), to join our afternoon Classic Wine Tour.

You will need to make your own way to the Tree House for check-in at 10.30am. There are two ways to get there:

1. Purchase tickets to ride the Skyline gondola (allow 60mins)

Gondola tickets sold separately. Ride the Skyline gondola to the upper terminal. Exit to your left and walk 100metres, you'll find us just past the helipad.

2. Walk the Tiki Trail (allow 60-90mins)

If you're feeling more adventurous, you can hike the Tiki Trail up Bob's Peak. Allow at least 1-1.5 hours, longer if travelling with children. After a steady uphill climb, you'll approach the Ziptrek Treehouse at the top of the trail on the left-hand side.

RISK DISCLOSURE: ZIPTREK ECOTOURS

Ziptrek Ecotours is an adventure activity that takes place at height within a forest environment, as such there are elements of risk involved. The primary risks being (but not limited to) fall from height, collision with objects, equipment failure, changing weather conditions, natural hazards (such as fire, and earthquake), slips/trips and falls. Ziptrek will take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure your safety whilst out ziplining with us.


Classic Wine Tour

Spend the afternoon visiting three carefully selected vineyards including a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave at Gibbston Valley winery. Sample an array of fine wines and varietals on offer and enjoy a shared cheeseboard which will accompany one of the wine tastings.

Enjoy a full running commentary from your passionate and enthusiastic Wine Guide. Learn about this pioneering wine region and its evolution from just a couple of rows of vines into a world-renowned Pinot Noir producer.

There can be the option to taste some craft beers on this tour when we are notified in advance. Simply mention this upon booking and we can try to include a winery/brewery option. Children aged 16+ are welcome on this tour.

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Inclusions

  • 10:40am 4-line ziplining experience with Ziptrek Ecotours
  • Taste 18+ wines across 3 hosted tastings
  • Cheeseboard which accompanies a wine tasting
  • Guided tour through Gibbston Valley Winery's underground wine cave
  • Full running commentary on wine, sights and history of the region
  • View the historic Kawarau Bridge and AJ Hackett Bungy
  • NZD $379 Per Adult (18+ Yrs)
  • NZD $230 Per Child (6-17 Yrs)

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More about our Combo Wine Tours...

There is a lot to see and do in Queenstown but, to save you time, money and hassle, we have teamed up with some of Queenstown’s most popular activities to offer you a variety of cost-effective daily combination wine tours.

For every combo wine tour, we will collect you from your activity and drop you back to your accommodation at the end of your wine tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

All tours include complimentary hotel pickups from central Queenstown hotels. If you are staying outside central Queenstown or in alternative accommodation, we can usually arrange a pickup for you.

Please select your hotel from the dropdown menu when booking. If your accommodation is not listed or you are unsure, simply note where you are staying in the booking notes and we will confirm your pickup location and time with you.
We keep our daily tours to a maximum of 12 adults to ensure a personalised and interactive experience. If you have a larger group or would like a private tour, we can accommodate almost any size. Just send us your details through the enquiry form.
While our tours require a minimum of 2 people to run, single travellers are generally welcome, as there are usually other guests booked on the tour.
Children aged 6-17 are welcome on our daily wine tours. Children of any age can join our Queenstown Highlights Tour, while those aged 5 or under are welcome on private tours.
Yes – all vineyards offer shipping, though availability depends on the destination country. Each vineyard will run through these options at the end of your tasting. If there is a particular wine you are interested in trying or purchasing, please let us know when booking.
Our tours are all inclusive, with food, transport and wine tastings at each winery included in the price. You are more then welcome to purchase any favourite wines during the tour to take home or have shipped to your address.
We believe that to truly experience Central Otago wine, you need to go beyond the Gibbston Valley.
Appellation Wine Tours specialises in exploring Central Otago’s most celebrated wine sub-regions, including:

• Gibbston Valley (Valley of the Vines): home to pioneering vineyards and dramatic scenery.
• Bannockburn: renowned for its concentrated yet elegant Pinot Noir.
• Cromwell/Lowburn: known for beautifully balanced aromatic wines and outstanding Chardonnay.

To gain a genuine “Central Otago” experience, we believe it’s essential to venture into the Bannockburn and Cromwell regions and tastes their award-winning varietals.

Our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour and Boutique Wine Tour both visit the Gibbston wine sub-region (approximately 25 minutes from Queenstown) and the Bannockburn/Cromwell

Wine sub-regions (a further 25 minutes through the stunning Kawarau Gorge).

Our Classic Wine Tour focuses solely on the Gibbston Valley, visiting a carefully curated mix of larger, well-known wineries and smaller, family-run boutique vineyards.

Each sub-region has its own microclimate and story. We hand-select vineyards known for quality, warm hospitality, and distinctive winemaking philosophies. Expect a mix of iconic estates and hidden gems that give you a true taste of Central Otago.
We like to vary our vineyard visits from day to day, however some vineyards are exclusive to specific tours. Below is a selection of vineyards that may be visited on each tour, but please feel free to mention any preferences in the notes section when booking.

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
Gibbston Valley Winery, Mt Rosa, Waitiri Creek, Brennan, Domain Rd, Terra Sancta, Te Kano, Carrick (tasting only), Akarua, Mt Difficulty, Misha's Vineyard, Domaine Thompson, The Stoaker Room (lunch venue), The Church.

Boutique Wine Tour
Peregrine, Amisfield, Chard Farm, Kinross, Mt Rosa, Waitiri Creek, Brennan, Matt Dicey, Terra Sancta, Te Kano, Carrick (lunch venue), Akarua, Mt Difficulty, Misha's Vineyard, Domaine Thompson, The Church.

Classic Wine Tour
Gibbston Valley Winery, Mt Rosa, Waitiri Creek, Brennan, Amisfield, Peregrine, The Church.

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