Activities
Gourmet Food & Wine Tour (9:30am-4pm)
An indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago wine region.
-Return CBD hotel transfers
-Tastings at 4 premium locations
-Visit Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell
-Exquisite 5-dish gourmet lunch with matching wines at The Stoaker Room
-Tour through Gibbston Valley underground wine cave
-Cheeseboard to accompany a wine tasting
-Short visit to historic Arrowtown and/or Old Cromwell
-Full commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region
CBD hotel pick-ups, an exquisite wine-barrel cooked lunch with matching wines, all wine tastings, cheese, chocolates, and an Arrowtown visit.
Camera, dress for weather conditions on the day.
6.5 hours>
Appellation Wine Tours operates throughout the year with closures on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday.
Boutique Wine Tour (5.5 hrs)
Discover world-class wines on this fun and interactive wine tour offering a great taste of Central Otago’s wine, history, sights and cuisine.
-Return CBD hotel transfers
-Tastings at 4 premium vineyards
-Visit Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell
-Gourmet platter lunch
-Vineyard tour of vines, barrel hall and see the wine making facilities
-Visit Old Cromwell Town (weather permitting)
-Full commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region
CBD hotel transfers, a delicious platter lunch and tastings at 4 premium vineyards.
Camera, dress for weather conditions on the day.
5.5 Hours>
Appellation operates throughout the year with Christmas Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday closed.
Afternoon - Classic Wine Tour (1.30pm - 5pm)
Let one of our experienced Wine Guides whisk you away to Queenstown’s neighbouring wine region, Gibbston, aptly known as the “Valley of the Vines”.
-Return CBD hotel transfers
-Tastings at 3 premium vineyards
-Visit the Gibbston wine region
-Cheeseboard to accompany a wine tasting
-Guided tour through Gibbston Valley wine cave
-View the AJ Hackett Bungy bridge and Kawarau river
-Full running commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region
All participants must be of at least 18 years in order to consume alcohol.
3.5 hours>
Queenstown Highlights Tour (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Sit back, relax and soak up the scenic sights on this morning of guided sightseeing.
-View the dramatic Kawarau Gorge
-Stop and watch the AJ Hackett bungy jumpers
-Wine tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery
-Explore Arrowtown’s historic Chinese settlement and picturesque main street
-Panoramic photo opportunities from Coronet Saddle lockout
-Full running commentary on sights and early history of the region
Approximately 3 hours>
Jet Boat and Wine - Boutique (10am - 4:30pm)
An adrenaline-fuelled hour racing along Lake Wakatipu, down the Kawarau river and back to Queenstown Bay. The jet boat ride is a mixture of scenic cruising but also packing in plenty of 360 degree spins for pure exhilaration. Check in at the K Jet Jet Boat Main Town Pier at 9:45am ready for a 10:00am departure. The jet boat will drop you off at the Frankton Pier, giving you plenty of time to make your way to the Z Petrol station ready for collection at 11:15am. Sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon in the vines on the Boutique Wine Tour, being returned to your hotel at the end of the tour.
- 45 minute jet boat ride on Lake Wakatipu, Shotover and Kawarau river.
- Enjoy tastings at 4 premium vineyards
- Visit Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell wine sub-regions
- A shared platter lunch at one of the vineyards
- View the historic Kawarau Bridge and AJ Hackett Bungy
- Full running commentary on the sights, wine and early history of the region
Wrap up & wear warm clothes. Hats, gloves, scarves & sunglasses are recommended.
Child rates apply between 6-17 years.
6.25 hours>
Cruise & Wine Tour (11.00am - 5.00pm)
Enjoy a leisurely 90 minute scenic cruise on the 106 year old, coal fired vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw from Queenstown waterfront to Walter Peak High Country Farm (without going ashore) and return.
-Boarding ticket for the 12pm TSS Earnslaw cruise
-Enjoy tastings 3 vineyards in the Gibbston region
-Cheeseboard to accompany a wine tasting
-Tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave
-Full running commentary on wine, sights and early history of the region
-View the historic Kawarau Bridge and AJ Hackett Bungy
Earnslaw cruise admission, all tastings, a glass of premium wine and a cheese platter.
5 hours>
Appellation operates throughout the year with Christmas Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday closed.
Private Gourmet Food & Wine Tour
A tailor made, full-day wine tour of Central Otago vineyards in an indulgent day enjoying Central Otago’s finest food and wine.
-Visit 3 premium vineyards and 1 lunch venue in the Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell sub-regions
-Gourmet lunch consisting of 5 dishes cooked in wine barrels and paired with matching wines
-A tour through New Zealand’s largest wine cave
-Enjoy a cheese and wine presentation at a vineyard
-Stroll through Old Cromwell Town or the must-see Arrowtown
-Abundant sightseeing opportunities catered to your interests
-Specialist wine guide
A gourmet platter lunch, with matching wine, all wine tastings, a cheese and a chocolate tasting, as well as central Queenstown hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are included.
Camera, dress for the weather conditions on the day
6.5 Hours>
Appellation operates throughout the year with Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday closed.
Inclusions:
- Courtesy pick up and drop off in a luxury vehicle
- Tastings at 4 vineyards in the Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn/Cromwell regions
- 5 gourmet dishes cooked in wine barrels and paired with matching wines
- Take a tour in New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave
- A cheese and wine pairing at one of the vineyards
- Stroll through Old Cromwell Town (time and weather permitting)
- Abundant sightseeing opportunities catered to your interests
- Specialist wine guide
Private Whisky and Wine Tour
A tour for fine spirit connoisseurs or those simply curious to taste and learn.
- Return hotel transfers in a luxury vehicle
- 75-minute distillery tour at Cardrona Distillery including tutored tasting of Cardrona’s spirits
- Drive up and over the mountainous Crown Range and out into the Gibbston wine region
- Photo opportunity at iconic Cardrona Hotel
- Wine or craft beer tasting
- Antipasti platter lunch with beverage of choice
- Full commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region
5 hours>
All year
Private Boutique Wine Tour
Be greeted by your own personal guide for an exclusive half day wine tour of the Central Otago wine region.
-Visit 4 premium vineyards in the Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell wine sub-regions
-Sumptuous platter lunch at a renowned vineyard restaurant
-Glass of premium wine with lunch
-Visit Old Cromwell Town (time and weather permitting)
-Full running commentary of the regions history
-View the historic Kawarau Bridge and AJ Hackett Bungy
-An array of sightseeing and photographic opportunities catering to your interests
A gourmet platter lunch with a glass of wine, all wine tastings, as well as transfers to and from Queenstown accommodations.
Camera, dress for the weather conditions on the day
5.5 Hours>
Appellation operates throughout the year with Christmas Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday closed.
Inclusions:
- Courtesy pick up and drop off in luxury vehicle
- Tastings at 4 vineyards in the Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn/Cromwell regions
- A gorgeous platter lunch with a glass of premium wine at Mt Difficulty
- Stroll through Old Cromwell Town (time and weather permitting)
- An array of sightseeing and photograph opportunities catering to your interests
- Specialist wine guide
Private Classic Wine Tour
Take an exclusive afternoon tour and cruise around the Gibbston wine region in a luxurious vehicle and with a specialist wine guide.
-Tastings at premium 3 vineyards in the Gibbston wine region
-Take a tour through the wine cave at Gibbston Valley Winery
-Antipasto platter lunch
-A glass of premium wine with lunch
-Abundant sightseeing opportunities catered to your interests
-Specialist wine guide
4 hours>
- Time proposed is 1pm-5pm (but can be flexible with start and finish times)
- Be picked up and dropped off in luxury touring vehicle by Expert Wine Guide
- Visit 3 wineries around Queenstown and the Gibbston wine region
- Take a tour through New Zealand’s largest wine cave
- Stunning drive through the rugged Kawarau Gorge viewing the original AJ Hackett bungy bridge
- Enjoy panoramic views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu & The Remarkables
- Visit the Lord of the Rings filming site: Pillar of the Kings (time permitting)
- Knowledgeable guides with fascinating commentary on wine, local sights & early history of Central Otago
- Choose a glass of wine to sit back and relax with and indulge in some local cheeses
Private Heli & Wine Tour
Discover New Zealand’s most scenic wine region in luxury and style. Take to the sky and explore the dramatic mountain ridges of the Southern Alps then tantalise your taste buds by tasting your way through the world’s southernmost wine producing region.
-Return hotel transfers in a luxury vehicle
-45-minute helicopter ride with commentary and an alpine landing with photo opportunities
-Enjoy tastings at three premium vineyards
-Visit Gibbston and Bannockburn wine sub-regions
-À la carte lunch and glass of premium wine at Mt Difficulty winery (or similar)
-Stroll through Old Cromwell Town (time and weather permitting)
-Array of sightseeing and photograph opportunities
-Specialist Wine Guide with fascinating commentary on wine, local sights and early history of Central Otago
-Stunning drive through the rugged Kawarau Gorge viewing AJ Hackett bungy bridge
Warm clothing and camera.
5 hours>
Inclusions:
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in own luxury vehicle with own specialist wine guide
- Tastings at three premium vineyards
- A Gourmet platter lunch and glass of premium wine at a renowned vineyard restaurant.
- An optional visit and walk through historic Arrowtown
Golf & Boutique Wine Tour - Millbrook
Golfing on pristine grounds in the morning and tasting premium wines in the afternoon – the ultimate for golf and wine lovers and the icing on the cake is that we organise it all for you!
-9 holes of Golf at Arrowtown or Millbrook golf course
-Enjoy tastings at 4 premium vineyards
-Visit Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell wine regions
-Platter style lunch at a vineyard restaurant with matching wine flight
-Vineyard tour (time permitting)
-Full running commentary on the sights, wine and early history of the region
-View the historic Kawarau Bridge and AJ Hackett Bungy
- Club hire included. Please stipulate club requirement in our comments box when making your golf and wine tour booking – left or right hand and male or female.
8.25 hours>
- Visit 4 vineyards over 2 contrasting wine regions
- Enjoy a gorgeous platter lunch and choose a premium glass of wine to match
- A maximum of 12 adults on this afternoon wine tour ensures a relaxed and personalised experience in wine country.
Note: for Millbrook Golf, a spa treatment can be substituted for golf.
Golf & Classic Wine Tour - Millbrook
Golfing on pristine grounds in the morning and tasting premium wines in the afternoon – the ultimate for golf and wine lovers and the icing on the cake is that we organise it all for you!
-9 holes of Golf at Millbrook golf course
-Enjoy tastings at 3 premium vineyards in Gibbston
- Cheeseboard to accompany a wine tasting
- Guided tour through Gibbston Valley wine cave
- View the AJ Hackett Bungy bridge and Kawarau river
- Full running commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region
- Club hire included. Please stipulate club requirement in our comments box when making your golf and wine tour booking – left or right hand and male or female.
8 hours>
- Visit 3 vineyards in the Gibbston wine region
- Choose a glass of wine to sit back and relax with
- Indulge in a board of gorgeous local cheeses
- Tour through New Zealand’s largest wine cave
Note: for Millbrook Golf, a spa treatment can be substituted for golf.
Zip & Sip Tour - Moa / Classic
Spend a morning ziplining through the forest canopy high above Queenstown on the Skyline Gondola hill.
After ziptrekking, take the five minute stroll downtown and be sure to have lunch prior to tour. Be ready and waiting outside the Station Building (corner of Shotover & Camp Streets), for our guide to collect you to join our Classic Wine Tour departing at 1.25pm.
Note: Skyline Gondola ticket is not included in the combo price and will need to be purchased separately.
-Four amazing ziplines, 10 minute uphill walk, 8 aerial tree top platforms (1.5-2 hours)
-Enjoy tastings at 3 vineyards in the Gibbston region
-Shared cheeseboard
-Tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave
-Full running commentary on wine, sights and early history of the region
-View the historic Kawarau Bridge and AJ Hackett Bungy
- Moa Tour Snapshot: 4 amazing ziplines, 8 aerial tree top platforms
- Pick up from The Station Building Bus Stop (corner Camp Street and Shotover Street)
- All wine tastings
- Shared cheeseboard to accompany one of the wine tastings
- Complimentary bottled mineral water available
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
Child rates apply between 6-17 years.
- Check-in and meet the guide at the "Ziptrek Guest Services Tree", 100 metres to the left of the Skyline Gondola upper terminal
- Note: A Skyline Gondola ticket is not included in the combo price and needs to be purchased separately
- All guests will be fitted with a climbing harness and helmet.
- Moa Tour Snapshot: 4 amazing ziplines, 10 minute uphill walk, 8 aerial tree top platforms, duration 1.5-2 hours
Appellation Wine Tours:
- Meet your guide at the Station Building (cnr Shotover & Camp St) and get ready for a relaxing day of sights, history and photo opportunities!
- Sample world class wines at 3 different vineyards
- Relax over a shared cheeseboard to accompany one of the wine tastings
- Tour through New Zealand’s largest wine cave
- View the historic Kawarau Bridge and the original AJ Hackett Bungy
Jet Boat and Wine - Classic (11am - 5pm)
Enjoy an adrenaline-filled hour of jet boating then sit back and relax for an afternoon among the boutique vineyards of Central Otago. Meet at Kjet Kiosk at 10:45am and be ready for an exhilarating hour of jet boating! Enjoy some of those world famous 360 spins, speeds of 95km/h and some storytelling commentary.
On collection from the Kjet Kiosk, get whisked off to relax and join our Classic Wine Tour, sampling world class wines at 3 different vineyards in the Gibbston region.
Child rates apply between 6-17 years.
Inclusions:
- 60 minute jet boat ride
- All wine tastings, including the Gibbston Valley Wine Cave
- A glass of premium wine with afternoon tea
- Complimentary bottled mineral water available
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
Private Golf & Wine Tour - Millbrook
We will collect you from your accommodation in a luxury vehicle and transfer you to your chosen golf course for 9 holes of golf.
Your premium quality golf clubs, ball and cart will be ready and waiting for you and we will then leave you enjoy golfing at your leisure. After 2.5 hours, your wine guide will collect you to begin your Private Boutique Wine Tour. Spend the afternoon discovering boutique vineyards, tasting some of the region’s fine wines and enjoying a gourmet platter style lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Tour finishes at 4:30pm. Note, a spa treatment can be substituted for golf. A minimum of 2 people are required to book this tour.
- Club hire included. Please stipulate club requirement in our comments box when making your golf and wine tour booking – left or right hand and male or female.
Minimum of 2 adults
8 hours>
- Visit 4 vineyards over 2 contrasting wine regions
- Enjoy a gorgous platter lunch and choose a premium glass of wine to match
Note: for a spa treatment can be substituted for golf.
Private Golf & Wine Tour - Arrowtown
Combine two spectacular activities for a great day out in Queenstown – Golf and Wine. We will collect you from your accommodation in a luxury vehicle and transfer you to Arrowtown Golf Course for 9 holes of golf. Your premium quality golf clubs, ball and cart will be ready and waiting for you and we will then leave you enjoy golfing at your leisure. After 2.5 hours, your wine guide will collect you to begin your Private Boutique Wine Tour. Spend the afternoon discovering boutique vineyards, tasting some of the region’s fine wines and enjoying a gourmet platter style lunch at a vineyard restaurant. Tour finishes at 4:30pm.
Please stipulate club requirement in our comments box when making your golf and wine tour booking – left or right hand and male or female.
Minimum of 2 adults
8 hours>
- Club hire included. Please stipulate club requirement in our comments box when making your golf and wine tour booking – left or right hand and male or female.
- Visit 4 vineyards over 2 contrasting wine regions
- Enjoy a gorgous platter lunch and choose a premium glass of wine to match
- A maximum of 12 adults on this afternoon wine tour ensures a relaxed and personalised experience in wine country.
Note: A spa treatment can be substituted for golf.