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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Kristy_t
May 15, 2025
Great wine tour! - We had a wonderful time on the wine tour! Our guide was informative, helpful, and even captured some great group photos. We enjoyed a fantastic sampling of wines from Central Otago and even discovered a new favorite—Blanc de Noir! Lunch at the Stoaker Room was both delicious and unique, featuring regional dishes cooked in wine barrels and paired with five wines. The true highlight of the tour was our stop at Te Kano vineyard, with its breathtaking views and exceptional wine. Highly recommend this tour—well worth the money!
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Evyb113
Apr 17, 2025
Time well spent - It was time well spent. Small group, friendly guide, great food for lunch. There was a good assortment of wines on offer at each vineyard. I enjoyed at least 3 out of the 4 or 5 offered at each stop. Everyone had different favorites. Stop in Arrowtown was a nice final stop.
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789roystons
Apr 13, 2025
AMAZING FOOD N DRINK - Had a spare day in Queenstown and heard the wine in the region was good so why not take a gourmet wine tour. Our guide was awesome and it was a small group so that made it even better. Our lunch was amazing and so much food cooked in old wine barrels.
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Jessicak691
Apr 12, 2025
Fun way to spend a day - The wineries were solid and we had a great day. Our guide was enthusiastic and clearly loved his job. He was also a safe driver, which is always helpful when you're in those guide buses. In addition, he gave us reccos for restaurants around Queenstown.
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Reece_j
Mar 23, 2025
One of the all time great wine tours - A great experience with some lovely wines and food. The other guests on our tour were lovely and 5 stars go to our guide Lindsay. So helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, he made the tour very enjoyable indeed.
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Isabel_p
Mar 17, 2025
Best Wine Tour in NZ - Had a blast, not sure any other wine tour could top it. The food was scrumptious and the wine selection vast and delicious. Really, so many wines to taste. Lindsey was kind and informative (and funny), and the entire group ended having a truly great time. My favorite wine tour in the world so far!
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Danielle_w
Feb 26, 2025
Amazing wine and food! - I LOVED this tour and would absolutely recommend it to everyone! I took this tour on my birthday and they made the day extra special.
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Terry_b
Feb 25, 2025
Excellent - The guide was knowledgeable very well informed Greg are driver was very considerate and very recommend using him again
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Paulr685
Feb 25, 2025
Great tour - We had a great day full of laughter, good food, outstanding company, and excellent wines. The tour guide John was fab and his sense of humour was worthy of a standup slot at a comedy club. Three of the 4 vineyards served good to great wines, the only disappointment was Akamau which we found these wines not to our liking. Overall this is a great tour and would highly recommend.
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Michael_f
Feb 10, 2025
Amazing day - Great great day! Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and most helpful throughout the day. Wines were good, but the lunch feast was amazing
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From $176
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).