Daily ToursGourmet Food and Wine TourBoutique Wine TourClassic Wine TourTwilight Stars And Wine TourQueenstown Highlights TourAn unforgettable half day exploration of Central Otago’s boutique vineyards with lunch included.
Designed to showcase the very best of the Central Otago wine region, this premium small-group tour offers the perfect introduction to the region’s award-winning wines. Filled with rich history, stunning landscapes and local cuisine, this a fun day out for all.
This all-inclusive experience includes tastings at four premium vineyards, across three contrasting wine sub-regions - Gibbston Valley, Cromwell and the Bannockburn basin. All tastings are prebooked and fully hosted, with each stop highlighting the unique character of Central Otago. Although the region is famous for Pinot Noir, tastings include a mixture of varietals at each venue.
Savour a delicious platter-style lunch at Carrick Winery & Restaurant where you can take in the stunning panoramic views of Lake Dunstan. Featuring locally sourced produce, lunch will be accompanied by a flight of four estate wines. This is a standout experience and a true taste of Central Otago’s food and wine culture.
The vineyards we visit on this tour change daily. We typically choose from Mt Rosa, Kinross, Misha's Vineyard, Te Kano Estate, Akarua Winery, Peregrine, Ayrburn, Waitiri Creek, Monte Christo, and Nockie's Palette. If there is a particular vineyard you would love to visit, be sure to mention this in the notes section upon booking.
Travel in comfort aboard a luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan while your specialist wine guide provides engaging commentary on the region’s wines, landscapes, and pioneering history. Enjoy a relaxed, informative, and entertaining experience from start to finish.
Children aged 6 – 17 years are welcome on our daily Boutique Wine Tour. Children of all ages are welcome on our private tours.
Complimentary pickup from Queenstown hotels
Taste wines from Gibbston, Cromwell and Bannockburn
Visit four boutique vineyards
Privately hosted cellar door experiences
Platter style lunch a Carrick Winery Restaurant
Visit to Old Cromwell Town (time permitting)
Full commentary from a specialist Wine Guide
The Central Otago wine region stretches from Queenstown’s Wakatipu Basin through picturesque valleys and dramatic gorges to the vine-covered foothills of Bannockburn and beyond.
The region is divided into six wine sub-regions, each with its own soils, climate and character. Two of our Daily Wine Tours visit three contrasting wine sub-regions, allowing you to experience the diversity that makes Central Otago wines so unique. As a result, you'll gain a deeper appreciation of the region's renowned Pinot Noir and aromatic white wines.
Our carefully crafted Daily Wine Tours showcase the very best of the world's southernmost commercial wine-growing region. Tours operate daily and cater to a maximum of 12 guests, creating a relaxed and personalised experience while still offering a social atmosphere.
The wineries featured on our tours vary from day to day, ensuring ever experience is unique. However, we are happy to accommodate winery requests where possible. Depending on availability, your tour may include renowned wineries such as Mt Difficulty, Chard Farm, Amisfield and Gibbston Valley Winery.
Whether you're looking for a full-day wine adventure, a half-day escape, or a relaxed afternoon of wine tasting, there's a tour to suit your schedule. Along the way, our passionate Wine Guides will share local stories, regional history, and insights into the wines that have made Central Otago famous around the world.
