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Experience an indulgent and diverse full-day exclusive tour showcasing the very best of the local sights, enjoying fresh and unique cuisine and tasting a selection of fine wines from the region.
Be greeted by your specialist Wine Guide and venture into the heart of Central Otago to taste fine wines at three premium vineyards over three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn basin.
Take a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and enjoy a tasting within the Cave, in the exclusive Library Room*. Stop at a unique lunch venue, experiencing a gourmet lunch consisting of five dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and matching with wines – just divine!
Take a stroll through Old Cromwell or visit the must-see historical Arrowtown. Your passionate senior guide will impart all there is to know about the local area, the pioneering history and of course everything about Central Otago wines.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please note we will provide you with an exact pickup time when you have chosen your hotel. If your hotel is not listed, please advise your accommodation details and we will get back to you with the nearest pick up point.
Itinerary
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1Gibbston Valley Winery
Discover the iconic Gibbston Valley Winery, home to New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave. Enjoy a guided tour through the impressive cave before sampling exceptional Central Otago wines in an exclusive tasting experience. Learn about the region’s winemaking heritage and discover what makes its celebrated Pinot Noir so distinctive.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Gibbston
Continue through the picturesque Gibbston Valley, known as the “Valley of the Vines”, for another hosted wine tasting at a premium local vineyard. Sample distinctive regional varietals while your knowledgeable local guide shares insights into the area’s vineyards, history and winemaking traditions. Winery selections may vary depending on the day.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cromwell
Enjoy a memorable gourmet lunch at The Stoaker Room in Cromwell, where five delicious dishes are cooked in retired oak wine barrels and thoughtfully matched with Wild Earth wines. This unique dining experience celebrates the flavours of Central Otago, combining creative cuisine, local wine and a relaxed vineyard-region atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Bannockburn
Explore the celebrated Bannockburn and Cromwell wine regions, where distinctive soils and growing conditions produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines. Visit premium vineyards for hosted tastings and discover the character of Central Otago’s renowned Pinot Noir and other regional varietals. Your local guide will bring the region to life with stories of its pioneering history, vineyards and winemakers.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Arrowtown
Take time to explore the charming historic streets of Arrowtown or wander through Old Cromwell’s heritage precinct, depending on the day’s itinerary and available time. Discover the region’s gold-mining past, historic buildings and local character while enjoying a scenic break from the vineyards before returning to Queenstown.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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