Classic Wine Tour: Central Otago Tasting

Discover the Queenstown Classic Wine Tour, a journey through the stunning Gibbston wine region. Visit 3 vineyards, experience a unique cave tour, and indulge in a delicious cheeseboard tasting. Join us for an immersive wine adventure!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Appellation Wine Tours - Enjoy an all-inclusive, professionally run wine tour with 23 years experience doing what we love.
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable Wine Guide
  • Cheeseboard to accompany one of the wine tastings
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Wine tastings at 3 vineyards
  • Guided Tour of New Zealand’s largest underground Wine Cave
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Classic Wine Tour - Daily from 1:30pm to 5pm
Experience the true essence of Central Otago wines with an engaging afternoon tour in the nearby wine region of Gibbston, affectionately known as the “Valley of Vines.”
Savor tastings at three distinct cellar doors, including a guided tour and wine tasting within New Zealand’s largest wine cave….

Location
Appellation Wine Tours
3 Brookes Road, All tours begin with complimentary CBD hotel pick-up
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(227 Ratings)
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Angela_r
Jan 25, 2026
We had a fantastic time... - We had a fantastic time on the wine tour, made even better by our amazing guide, Paul. He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and truly knew his stuff—sharing great insights without ever making it feel overwhelming. Each of the three wineries was wonderful, with outstanding wines and their own unique character. The whole day was relaxed, fun, and perfectly paced. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Paul as your guide. 🍷
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Alycia_b
Jan 10, 2026
Booked this tour last... - Booked this tour last minute, was the highlight of our weekend in Queenstown! Phil was an incredible guide, highly recommend.
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Romelle_c
Jan 6, 2026
Paul, our guide, was very... - Paul, our guide, was very personable as well as knowledgeable about both wine and the region. We enjoyed the tour immensely.
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E9508qckurts
Jan 5, 2026
Great Wine Tour Experience - The wine tour experience was great; our driver was very friendly and accommodating for last minute changes on our end. The vineyards were fun - great sample of Central Otago wines.
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Coleenh83
Dec 16, 2025
Great Wine Tour - We had a great time on our recent Classic Wine Tour. Our host Donna was a delight, very friendly and knowledgeable . She made us feel very welcome and comfortable. The tour was well organised and we never felt rushed.
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Tim_p
Dec 15, 2025
What's great time! 3... - What's great time! 3 wonderful spots with varied wines and scenery. The drive out and back was very enjoyable and on time. Highly recommend this!
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Nathan_t
Dec 2, 2025
Highly recommend! - This was an amazing experience, we went to 3 outstanding wineries and got to taste a good variety of wines. Our guide Kate was very friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the afternoon with. Everything was well orchestrated and easy! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun afternoon exploring local wineries.
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930gregorye
Nov 21, 2025
Great wines. - This winery tour was certainly a highlight of our 4 days in Queenstown. The high point was the wines themselves. We particularly loved the Pinot Gris at Nockie’s Palette and several of the Pinot Noirs at Mt. Rosa. Al, our driver, was very knowledgeable and a great ambassador for the wineries and wines, Not to be missed.
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Yvonne123861
Nov 15, 2025
Great wine tour with cheese - Great trip with a very informative driver Enjoyed seeing the wine cave The cheese board at the third and last vineyard was a welcome addition
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Aileen_m
Jan 21, 2026
Wines of Otago Valley - Kinross was the best of the three - nice Mix of wines. The wine cave at Gibbston was cool but they combined us with another group and it was just too big to enjoy. The final wine tasting with a cheese board at Mt Rosa was good because we were hungry but the wines were unremarkable. Ben, our tour driver was great. Very informative
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).