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Go Beyond the Usual Queenstown Wine Tour
Travel beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route, through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge and into Bannockburn, exploring two of Central Otago’s renowned wine regions in one day.
Take in Te Kano Estate’s striking architecture and views over the Kawarau River, taste certified organic wines at Carrick Winery overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet, with time for a seasonal winery lunch at your own expense, then step inside a mountain at Gibbston Valley Wines — the founding winery of the Gibbston region and home to New Zealand’s largest wine cave.
Discover the landscapes, vineyards and Pinot Noir that make Central Otago one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine regions, with a New Zealand-born Queenstown local guide sharing local knowledge along the way.
Two wine regions. Three distinctive winery experiences. One day exploring Central Otago wine country.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from selected central Queenstown hotels.
If your accommodation isn’t listed, please contact us before your tour to see if we can arrange pickup from your location. Alternatively, meet us at the Tour Operators Bus Stop, 43 Camp Street, outside Marmolada Cafe.
Your exact pickup time and details will be confirmed after booking.
Meet at the Tour Operators Bus Stop, 43 Camp Street, outside Marmolada Cafe in central Queenstown. Look for the grey Alpine Wine Tours Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Explore Central Otago wine country with Alpine Wine Tours on an adults-only small-group experience, with a maximum of 10 guests and a local New Zealand guide.
Admission ticket free -
Queenstown (Pass by)
Depart Queenstown and journey into Central Otago wine country, leaving the alpine resort behind for vineyards, dramatic landscapes and renowned Pinot Noir.
Admission ticket free -
Arrowtown (Pass by)
If the day’s pickup route and timing allow, travel through historic Arrowtown on the journey into Central Otago wine country. Route may vary depending on guest pickup locations.
Admission ticket free -
Gibbston (Pass by)
Travel through Gibbston, one of Central Otago’s best-known wine areas, surrounded by vineyards and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Journey through the dramatic Kawarau Gorge as you travel deeper into Central Otago towards the vineyards of Bannockburn.
Admission ticket free -
Bannockburn (Pass by)
Venture beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route into Bannockburn, one of Central Otago’s renowned wine-growing areas and particularly known for Pinot Noir.
Admission ticket free -
1Te Kano Estate
Take in Te Kano Estate’s striking architecture and views over the Kawarau River while enjoying a hosted tasting of Central Otago wines. Set in Bannockburn wine country, Te Kano offers a spectacular introduction to the region and its wines. A striking blend of architecture, wine and Bannockburn scenery.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Carrick Winery Cellar Door
Taste certified organic Central Otago wines with a hosted tasting flight at Carrick Winery, overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet. There’s time to enjoy a seasonal lunch at the winery restaurant at your own expense, surrounded by the vineyards of Bannockburn. Organic wine, seasonal food and one of Bannockburn’s most beautiful vineyard settings.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Gibbston Valley Winery
Step inside a mountain at Gibbston Valley Wines, the founding winery of the Gibbston region. Explore New Zealand’s largest wine cave, carved into the schist rock, on a guided wine cave tour followed by a tasting. An iconic Central Otago wine experience you won’t find at an ordinary cellar door.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
Queenstown (Pass by)
Return to Queenstown after a relaxed day exploring two distinctive Central Otago wine regions, Bannockburn and Gibbston.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Exclusively for adults (18 and over)
- Boutique small-group tour (maximum 10 guests)
- Drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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