Queenstown · WINE TOURS
60 tours
Central Otago is the southernmost wine region on earth and it does one grape better than almost anywhere. These 15 tours reach Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell: how many cellar doors each fits in, whether lunch is included, and what a half day costs against a full one.
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!”
Small-group Central Otago afternoon tour with wine or craft beer tastings at 3 stops, plus antipasto, and easy Queenstown transfers included.
“I don’t normally write reviews but this tour was so much fun & perfect for our needs. We needed something that was a small group and just half a day (to fit in other touristy activities) & included beer for hubby and wine for me. This tour really delivered! Our guides Tommy & Jono were pretty cool guys, really funny but knowledgeable about the wine & beer and also the local area. We laughed heaps & the little gift bag at the end was a lovely surprise. I definitely recommend this tour!”
Hop on hop off from Queenstown to Arrowtown and Gibbston with cellar doors, breweries, and optional thrills, every 45 minutes.
“We did the half day tour & would recommend! Loved: - Both drivers (Kerry & George) - Mt Rosa (1 - small great vibe), Nockies Palette (2 - beautiful views & scenery), the Winery in Arrowtown (3 - so fun to dispense the wine ourselves and I Read more”
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.”
A half-day Queenstown wine and food tour with 3 Gibbston tastings and a paired lunch. Small-group vibes, easy pace, great value.
“Fun & easy going pace from hopping one winery to another. Lunch at Kinross was outstanding!”
Half-day small-group Queenstown wine and food tour with hotel pickup, three tastings, underground cellar, and a paired lunch.
“Well planned, great food, nice small group, beautiful scenery and fun. Plus, we learned a little about the area and meet people from various countries.”
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.”
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 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!”
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.”
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.”
