Queenstown · GIBBSTON VALLEY WINE TOURS
59 tours
Twenty minutes east of town the Kawarau gorge opens into schist terraces growing some of the best pinot noir in the country. These 15 tours take in four cellar doors, a cave dug into the hillside at one of them, a lunch that runs long, and a driver so nobody has to count glasses.
Small-group Central Otago wine tour from Queenstown with hotel pickup, four tastings, platter lunch, and a Cromwell stroll.
“Very interesting, tasty very good organized. Very good explained in every place we've been, the company was very nice.”
Queenstown’s premium Gibbston Valley wine tour visits 4 wineries with guided cellars, included tastings, and hotel pickup in a luxury van.
“A great way to spend the day and drink so some delicious wines. Our guide, Allegra, was exceptional and so knowledgeable about the area. She made the trip super fun and we have a fantastic time!”
Queenstown Central Otago all-inclusive wine tour with hotel pickup, Gibbston wine cave, barrel-cooked lunch, tastings, and Arrowtown heritage.
“Our guide, Al, was fabulous and gave an informative and amusing commentary during our trip. The wine cave at Gibbston was very interesting and the wines were great. The view and setting of the second winery (Te Kano?) were the best. Lunch was huge and very enjoyable, followed by the 4th wine tasting and cheeseboard! You'll see amazing scenery, taste a variety of great quality wines and definitely won't go home hungry.”
A flexible 6-hour wine-hopping shuttle from Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Gibbston Valley. Expert guide, small group, tastings at your cost.
“Angus was our guide for the day and we were impressed by his knowledge and passion for wine, and for music as well! We had no plans and he ensured that we visited the most famous and awarded wineries in the area. We had a great day and we would definitely recommend it. The area is beautiful and we would love to come back in the future.”
E-bike rental in Cromwell for the Lake Dunstan Trail to Clyde, gear included and shuttles available for a 4 to 5 hour ride.
“Rodes will welcome you warmly and your superb electric bikes will be ready. Rodes will give you some good tips and explanations on how to make the most of this route to Clyde. An efficient and very pleasant organization at the start and finish.”
Adults-only Queenstown wine tour with hotel pickup, a luxury minivan ride, Gibbston wine cave, tastings at Kinross and Amisfield.
“Amazing wines and the knowledge that history is being made at the wineries on our tour! We took this tour to gain an introduction to Southern New Zealand wines. We had a humbling and amazing journey that was far greater than just the distance covered between wineries... Thank you, Emma.”
Small-group Queenstown wine tour: 3 tastings, largest underground wine cave, Central Otago views, and cheese board.
“John was an awesome guide!! And Bindi was an amazing host at the winery. Was a great experience- met lots of nice people and had a great time!”
Self-guided bike and wine day from Queenstown to Arrowtown and Gibbston, with shuttle, premium bikes, river views, and cellar stops.
“Beautiful scenery, great wineries, top day. Jay's a good lad, too. Excellent communication, knowledgeable, good sense of humour.”
Small-group wine trail from Queenstown to Central Otago with hotel pickup, lunch, bottled water, and tastings at up to eight wineries.
“We had a great time with Susana! She made learning about all the wines fun and she helped me find a wine that I actually liked!”
A small-group Queenstown wine tour with hotel pickup and three hosted tastings, including Gibbston Valley’s underground wine cave. Lunch extra.
“My partner and I had a great time doing this tour. Our tour guide I can't remember his name was very friendly and knowledgeable.”
Cycle Gibbston Valley from Queenstown on a self-guided route with shuttle support, river bridges, optional e-bikes, and wineries at your pace.
“So easy! We loved that we were picked up from whichever winery we ended up at!”
Hop-on hop-off bus linking Queenstown, Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley, with winery and brewery stops, scenic rides, and flexible timing.
“A great opportunity to visit multiple quality wineries, with awesome commentary along the way - recommended for sure !”
A 6-hour Queenstown wine tasting tour with four Central Otago cellar doors, including Gibbston’s underground wine cave and 18+ tastings.
“Shanay was an excellent guide! Well informed coach to getting the most of our experience. Terrific insights about history, specific characteristics of Otago wine country and each vineyard on our itinerary. Thoroughly helpful at each stop and seeing to the comfort of each individual guest. Two largish groups melded smoothly under Shanay’s easy diplomatic efforts. By the end of the tour we were running overtime but still needed a combined photo as a memento.”
Half-day guided Queenstown highlights with Arrowtown, bungy viewing, Mt Edwards wine and cheese, plus a 25-minute Lake Wakatipu cruise.
“Great sampler. Was more than we expected. Wine tasting and cheese matching was great and fortunately we were transported back to town by boat on the lake.”
Visit New Zealand's largest wine cave in Gibbston Valley. See 1983 vines, taste 3 wines, and enjoy cool 14°C cellars in 30 minutes.
“Short trip to Wine Cave Cellar, with some good wine tasting and a history of the local wine industry.”
