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Taste • Hear • See • Feel • Central Otago
For the ultimate gift that is quick and easy to purchase, give the gift of a Central Otago wine experience and choose from a vast selection of tours and price ranges to suit.
Note: Gift voucher must be redeemed within 12 months. The gift voucher recipient will need to email or phone us to book their tour. We recommend reserving places at least 2 weeks in advance.


EXCELLENT Based on 1345 reviews Posted on 713s8e046a7e183f4cba29 October 2025Verified Knowledgeable guide! Our guide John is knowledgeable with the history and selections of wineries around Queenstown. He also has a great sense of humour, which certainly made the whole experience a lot more enjoyable. The wineries provide good selections of wine for tasting and the platter was delicious.Posted on ginny f24 October 2025Verified Four very different vineyards with charming hosts We found Paul was an excellent driver and a fount of information about the different vineyards here in Otago. We met ten other guests from around the world and couldn't rate the experience more highlyPosted on Meander6410819707924 October 2025Verified Best anniversary What an absolute amazing time we had. Our tour guide/driver was the best . Highly recommend this to everyone. Such a fantastic way to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary.Posted on Linda B23 October 2025Verified Central Otago Wine Tour with Paul I went on the Boutique Wine tour and from the minute I was picked up I was made to feel very welcome, which is lovely especially when travelling on my own. I’m vegetarian and my lunch platter was perfect. Paul our host/driver was delightful and very knowledgeable, I’d unreservedly recommend this tour.Posted on Road5530004690319 October 2025Verified John is a legend! John was an awesome host with great local knowledge to share. Highly recommend this tour. The region is full of unique experiences.Posted on Peter W5 October 2025Verified Highly recommended wine tour with great lunch option. Highly enjoyable day. Good pacing, friendly and informative guide/driver. Wines were excellent, and scenery unbeatable. Nice stopover at Arrowtown on the way back to Queenstown.Posted on kaylem m30 September 2025Verified Had an awesome day! Craig was absolutely amazing as a driver/guide, we had a fantastic day and a great group of people. I'd highly recommend!Posted on Beatrice S30 September 2025Verified Delish Wine Tour Craig our guide and driver was wonderful, he has great hospitality skills and extremely helpful and pleasant. All 4 vineyards we visited were good. Some of the sommeliers were better than others in explaining their wines and answering our questions. Lunch was at the most beautiful spot facing the lake at Carrick Vineyard. I would have liked to stop for some scenic photos but we were on a tight schedule.Posted on Daydream2554293592226 September 2025Verified Great guide Great guide - Craig. Good food and wine. Nice history of the region. Fun, easy day and the drive through the countryside was enjoyable.Posted on NorthStar60858615 September 2025Verified Enjoyable tour in New Zealand The group was quite small—only three of us—which, in hindsight, was rather fortunate. It made for a more intimate and relaxed experience, particularly as I was travelling on my own. I appreciated that the tour operated smoothly despite the small number of participants.Regarding the wine itself, I found it to be satisfactory. Of course, taste is subjective, and each of us had our own preferences. However, the lunch that accompanied the tour was unquestionably a highlight. The food served was exceptional and truly enhanced the overall experience.I would also like to commend our tour guide, Craig. He was absolutely amazing—both accommodating and knowledgeable. Craig ensured that we visited the places we were most interested in and provided insightful information throughout. His attentiveness and enthusiasm contributed greatly to making the tour memorable.I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in wine tasting, great local food cuisine with bit of twist. It offers a well-rounded and enjoyable experience, guided by a fantastic host.Only suggestion, needs more time if you really want to buy some wine
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Postal Address
PO Box 130, Queenstown, New Zealand
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