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Take to the skies for the most spectacular way to get around the stunning vineyards of Central Otago!
Discover one of New Zealand’s most spectacular wine regions with a premium Queenstown helicopter and wine tasting tour, combining luxury air travel with world-class Central Otago wine experiences. This exclusive journey begins with a scenic helicopter flight over the dramatic landscapes of the Gibbston Valley, offering a unique perspective of the world’s southernmost wine-producing region and its rugged alpine terrain.
Guests are collected from their Queenstown accommodation and transferred to the helicopter base. The 30-minute scenic flight includes a 10-minute alpine landing on The Remarkables, giving you the opportunity to capture breathtaking panoramic views across the Southern Alps and surrounding valleys. This unforgettable aerial experience highlights the scale, geography, and beauty of Central Otago’s wine region.
Upon landing, your expert Appellation wine guide will meet you at a Gibbston Valley vineyard, where your Central Otago wine tasting experience begins. After your first tasting, the journey continues by luxury vehicle into the heart of the region, allowing you to explore additional wineries in comfort while enjoying informative commentary on the wines, landscape, and history.
The experience includes a relaxed à la carte lunch at a premium vineyard restaurant in Bannockburn or Cromwell, showcasing locally sourced cuisine paired with exceptional wines. Guests will also enjoy tastings at two additional premium vineyards, providing a well-rounded and indulgent Queenstown wine tour experience.
With flexible start times and fully private arrangements, this luxury helicopter wine tour in Queenstown can be customised to suit your preferences, including the option to add further activities or sightseeing. Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from any local hotel or accommodation is included, ensuring a seamless and personalised experience from start to finish.
Simply enquire with your preferred dates and interests, and our team will create a tailored itinerary designed to deliver the ultimate Central Otago wine and helicopter experience.
If you are the more discerning wine lover, or would simply prefer the flexibility of a private tour, then together we can customise your Central Otago wine experience. Join one of our senior wine guides on a wine tasting journey to some of New Zealand’s most memorable vineyards, at your own pace.
Our local knowledge and familiarity with the vineyards of Central Otago is at your disposal for an intimate half or full day’s wine experience in a thriving wine region. Let us custom design your wine touring experience, or alternatively, let us know where you would like to visit and we will arrange this all for you.
Our private wine tours below are designed for 2-9 guests. If your group is more than this, you might like to check out our Custom Wine & Bespoke Tours for custom tours or, otherwise all of our Daily Wine Tours can be run privately for groups.
Lastly, we know our region well, and include visits to any sub-region. Wanaka is a popular destination to visit and we can easily combine activities, lunch and vineyard visits on private tours. Please make an enquiry with your dream tour and let us do the rest!
