Conference and Incentive

Custom-designed group tours and activities for conference and incentive groups and partner programmes.

Conference and Incentive Groups

Custom-designed group tours and activities for conference and incentive groups and partner programmes.

Appellation Wine Tours has been delivering premium conference and incentive group experiences in Queenstown and Central Otago, New Zealand for over 27 years, specialising in tailored corporate tours and working closely with professional conference organizers (PCOs) to design seamless, high-impact itineraries. Our focus is on creating memorable corporate incentive travel experiences in Queenstown that take delegates out of the conference room and into the heart of the region’s world-class wine and landscape experiences.

We design fully customised itineraries for a wide range of corporate groups, from relaxed half-day Queenstown incentive tours including vineyard lunches or afternoon tea for groups of around 50 delegates, to curated partner programs for smaller groups featuring spa experiences. We also deliver premium full-day corporate incentive experiences in Central Otago, including scenic helicopter transfers, winemaker hosted tastings, craft beer and wine experiences, and multi-course wine-paired dining. Our long-standing relationships with local wineries and activity operators allow us to deliver exclusive and highly personalised experiences.

Every tour includes engaging and informative commentary on Queenstown, Arrowtown, and the surrounding Central Otago region, delivered by experienced wine guides who bring local history, culture, and wine knowledge to life. This ensures delegates enjoy not only premium wine experiences but also a deeper understanding of the region, making it ideal for corporate group tours in Queenstown and incentive travel programs seeking both entertainment and education.

Our dedicated operations team specialises in Queenstown corporate event logistics and incentive travel planning, ensuring every detail is carefully managed. With a strong focus on coordination, communication, and contingency planning, we work closely with event planners and PCOs to guarantee smooth execution and a seamless guest experience from start to finish.

We offer fully bespoke Queenstown incentive tour planning, and our team responds to enquiries within 24 hours with tailored recommendations or creative itinerary suggestions designed around your objectives, group size, and budget.

Corporate Tour Inclusion Options

We design flexible and creative Queenstown corporate incentive itineraries with a wide range of premium inclusions across Gibbston, Cromwell, and Bannockburn wine regions. Options include vineyard and cellar door visits, private wine tastings, gourmet platter lunches, two or three-course wine-paired dining experiences, morning and afternoon teas, and artisan food pairings such as cheese and chocolate tastings. Experiences can also include exclusive appointments with winemakers or vineyard owners, underground wine cave tours, and craft beer or whisky tastings.

For added experiential value, itineraries can incorporate scenic and adventure-based activities such as guided walks through Arrowtown or Old Cromwell Town, helicopter transfers, jet boating, ziplining, bungy jumping, and other signature Queenstown activities. Scenic stops such as Skippers Canyon Lookout can also be included for photo opportunities and showcase the region’s landscapes.

Sample C&I Itineraries

Here are a few examples of some package C&I tours.  We organise these frequently and they work very well for any number of delegates.

  • Afternoon Wine Tour – Visiting 2 or 3 local vineyards in the Gibbston region with the options of a vineyard lunch and/or a visit to historic Arrowtown.

  • Central Otago Discovery – One of our feature tours visiting the burgeoning wine areas Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell with wine-barrelled cooked lunch with paired wines and a visit to Old Cromwell Town.

  • History and Wine – A wine tour visiting 3 or 4 vineyards plus a tour of the Goldfields Mining Centre and a vineyard lunch.

  • Total Luxury – A spectacular helicopter flight from Gibbston to Cromwell with alpine landing, 3-course vineyard lunch and wine tastings in Bannockburn and Cromwell enroute back to Queenstown.

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Lisa F
25 September 2026
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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
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Great experience Paul was an awesome driver and the wineries were great. Would definitely go again.
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Ashley L
22 September 2026
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Beautiful Day Out This was a lovely day out with some stunning additional scenic stops. Great wineries and a delicious lunch. Our guide, John was knowledgeable and fun. Being a small group was nice, as you could meet and chat to other travellers
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Justin S
21 September 2026
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Great private wine tour from Queenstown. Highly recommended! We had a great wine tour with our guide John. The 3 wineries and tastings at each were superb, especially the cave tasting at the last stop. And John showed us the original bungy bridge along the way which inspired my fiancé to take the plunge and try it the next day. (When I asked her if interested upon arrival in Queenstown she said “no way in h3ll am I bungy jumping!!” lol). Great tour and John was so much fun and easy to talk to. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Queenstown interested in a half day tour!
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Karen
18 September 2026
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Take this tour Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and personable.
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18 September 2026
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Highly Recommend Great tour with great wine and food! Comfortable bus to get around and very informative tour guide. Pick up was great right from our hotel so no stress and dropped back there.
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shereen e
16 September 2026
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Sensational winery experience Wonderful day! The tour guide/bus driver was amazing! Wineries were fantastic and so was the lunch.
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Peter L
16 September 2026
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Exceptional What a fabulous guide. So knowledgable and friendly
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Alexia H
15 September 2026
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Super great Super fun day & great value for money!! Taimi was an incredible tour guide
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alexalemon
15 September 2026
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Perfect day of adventure & indulgence We had an excellent time on the zip & sip tour with our zip line guides (Ben & Ben) and our wine tour host, John. We loved the small wineries John took us to. He was very knowledgeable of the area and the wine we were tasting. He even took us to a surprise viewpoint during golden hour to capture sunset. I would recommend this package to any traveler who is looking for a morning of adventure and an afternoon of indulgence.
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