Activities
Private Couples Wine Tour: Discover Central Otago’s Finest (10:30am to 5:30pm)
Embark on a luxurious wine journey for couples in Central Otago. Start with a private tasting at Kinross, where you’ll explore exceptional wines and captivating tales from this proud region. Partnering with Hawkshead, High Garden, Valli, and Wild Irishman, Kinross earned the 2024 Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award.
Next, indulge in a “Trust the Chef” seasonal lunch at Cloudy Bay Shed, a stunning cellar door overlooking Lake Dunstan and the Pisa mountain ranges. Savor expertly crafted dishes paired with their renowned wines, including Te Wāhi Pinot Noir.
After lunch, visit Te Kano Estate, nestled among the Eliza vineyard. Enjoy a sensory experience with panoramic views of the Kawarau River and sample exquisite wines.
Conclude your tour at Amisfield, indulge in organic wines within a dramatic stone setting, and experience the RIEDEL Vineyard of the Year for 2024.
Travel in style with your private guide and create lasting memories in wine country!
Transfers from select Hotels
Wine Tastings
Trust the Chef wine paired lunch at Cloudy Bay Shed
7 hours>
All Year Round
10:30am to 5:30pm (7 hours)
Central Otago Wine Tour (10am to 4:30pm)
Immerse yourself in the heart of Central Otago wine country for a day to remember, in one of the world’s most scenic wine regions with Bella the wine tour dog!
Connect with your wine lovers in the ‘Valley of the Vines’ as you discover the unique flavours of Central Otago wines at a latitude of 45° south, an unforgettable experience.
Imbibe over 16 tastings as you visit four wineries/vineyards in the Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn sub-regions, plus journey inside New Zealand’s largest wine cave.
Beyond the grape, enjoy lunch at a winery restaurant lunch at your own expense with spectacular panoramic vineyard views.
Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with your local wine guide and Bella the wine tour dog (when she's not on a day off).
Transfers from select Hotels or central Queenstown meeting location.
Wine Tastings
Wine Cave Tour
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Over 18 - Exclusively for Adults Only
6.5 hours>
All Year Round
10am to 4:30pm (6.5 hours)
Lunch is additional
Queenstown Wine Tour (10am to 3pm)
Wine lovers are transported to Gibbston, also known as the ‘Valley of the Vines’ to discover and experience how the unique flavours of our Central Otago wines are created. Experience a boutique wine tour with up to 10 wine lovers and Ruby the wine tour dog.
Relax and unwind as you visit four boutique vineyards and wineries where you will swirl, smell and savour over 14 wines including our famed Pinot Noir, cool climate whites, rosé and other varietals in the world’s southernmost wine region.
Immerse your senses in New Zealand’s largest wine cave, and beyond the grape enjoy a seasonal lunch at your own expense at a winery restaurant.
Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with your local Kiwi (New Zealand) wine guide.
Transfers from select Hotels or central Queenstown meeting location.
Wine Tastings
Wine Cave Tour
Dress for the weather
Over 18 - Exclusively for Adults Only
5 hours>
All Year Round
10am to 3pm (5 hours)
Queenstown Valley of the Vines Afternoon Wine Tour (3pm to 6:30pm)
Discover and savour our world-class Central Otago wines on the Queenstown Valley of the Vines Afternoon Wine Tour exclusively for adults only!
Wine-lovers are transported on a journey through the 'Valley of the Vines' to indulge in an afternoon of wine tastings in the world's southernmost wine region.
Relax and unwind as you visit three renowned vineyards and wineries to imbibe some of the best vintages on offer at a latitude of 45° south, an unforgettable experience.
Wine tastings
Dress for the weather
Over 18 - Exclusively for Adults Only
3.5 hrs>
All Year Round
Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour (3pm to 6:30pm)
Immerse yourself in Central Otago wines, craft beers and gins as you imbibe over 10 tastings at a latitude of 45° south, an unforgettable experience.
Take a short drive to Canyon Brewing overlooking the iconic Shotover River for a local craft beer tasting or wine tasting.
Experience the Gin Garden by Broken Heart Spirits in Arthurs Point to learn about the spirit making process from grain to glass and imbibe a spirits tasting including gin, vodka, whiskey, rum and liqueurs.
Wrap up the afternoon with a scenic drive to the luxurious Ayrburn in Arrowtown for a Central Otago wine tasting.
Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with your local Kiwi (New Zealand) wine guide and a boutique group size of up to 10 adults.
Wine tasting, gin tasting, craft beer tasting with a shared cheese board.
Dress for the weather
Over 18 - Exclusively for Adults Only
3.5 hrs>
All Year Round
Queenstown Progressive Dinner Tour (6:30pm to 9:30pm)
Experience Queenstown by night as we take you on a culinary journey with a twist for an unforgettable dining experience!
Enjoy two courses at three different locations and indulge in a gin/spirits tasting, local wines and stunning food.
Start your evening with a scenic drive from Queenstown to Arthurs Point to enjoy a gin/spirits tasting at the Gin Garden by Broken Heart Spirits.
Experience a Central Otago wine tasting and a stunning main course at the luxurious Ayrburn in Arrowtown.
Wrap up your night with a decadent dessert in the heart of Queenstown paired with an after-dinner digestif with views over looking the lake at the historic Eichardt’s Hotel.
Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter with your local Kiwi (New Zealand) guide to enjoy a boutique group size of up to 10 food and wine lovers which is exclusively for adults only, 18 years and over.
Central Queenstown pick up point at 43 Camp Street, bus stop for tour pick ups.
All inclusive of meals and drinks.
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Over 18 - Exclusively for Adults Only
3 hours>
All Year Round