Central Otago Wine Tour: Taste and Explore

Indulge in a gourmet food, wine, and cheese tour from Queenstown. Explore Central Otago’s best sights, taste exquisite wines, and savor a unique oak barrel lunch.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Hayes - Enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Hayes on a clear day.
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge - Explore the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge, the home of AJ Hackett Bungy.
  • AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre - Witness the thrill of people leaping off the bridge as you pass by!
  • Gibbston Valley Winery - Experience a guided tour…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary
  • Snacks
  • Transport by luxury vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Wine tastings at 4 vineyards over 3 contrasting wine sub-regions
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.
Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and…

Location
Lake Hayes
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Road55300046903
Oct 19, 2025
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.
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Peta_b
Oct 7, 2025
Fun day wine tasting - We had a wonderful day. Craig our driver was very prompt in picking us up from our hotel. He made us feel very welcome as assisted me when entering and departing the bus. His knowledge of the area was very interesting and entertaining. We enjoyed the three wineries we visited and lunch was delicious.
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Peter
Oct 5, 2025
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.
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62kaylemm
Sep 30, 2025
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!
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Daydream25542935922
Sep 26, 2025
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.
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Donna_c
Sep 20, 2025
Best wine tour and lunch - This was a fantastic experience. The winemakers and vineyards we visited were amazing, wine delicious and food excellent. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and created a fun environment. Highly recommended.
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Northstar608586
Sep 15, 2025
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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Myriam_s
Sep 15, 2025
Amazing food and wine tour - Great tour! we went to 4 wineries. The guide Lindsey was super friendly and a true wine expert. I really liked the 5 lunch small dishes (venison, lamb, duck, pork, salmon) paired with wine. So far, the best food I had during my trip in New Zealand.
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Leanne181269
Sep 4, 2025
Winery tour - Very informative guide learnt allot about wines in the region and Queenstown also surrounding areas , small group was great
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Mattli592su
Aug 28, 2025
a great way to see all the beautiful scenery outside of Queenstown while drinking and eating well - Al was a great tour guide, he should run for mayor. The four wineries we visited were all quite different which was great, the wines were tasty, scenery beautiful, dogs cute and sommeliers knowledgeable! Shout out to Martial at Kin Ross who poured us some bangers to end the day. This tour is a great way to see all the beautiful scenery outside of Queenstown while drinking and eating well when you need a break from all the adventure activities Queenstown has to offer
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From $188
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).