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This Twilight Wine and Stars Tour is an evening celebrating Central Otago wine, seasonal cuisine and stunning starry night skies.
Start the evening at the luxurious Gibbston Valley Lodge and Spa where you’ll learn about wine region, taste a duo of wines and enjoy an à la carte main course.
Journey on to Waitiri Creek cellar door for more insights into the region’s winemaking heritage. Take part in a wine tasting complimented with a dessert platter.
As darkness falls, the experience heads to Gibbston Dark Sky Park, where telescopes and lasers reveal the stars of the southern sky with a professional photo under the stars.
Weather conditions can sometimes prevent the stargazing portion of the evening from proceeding. If this occurs, we’ll replace it with another memorable final destination. Instead, finish the evening at one of Arrowtown’s cocktail venues, where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails & soak up the atmosphere.
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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1Appellation Wine Tours
Enjoy an all-inclusive, professionally run wine tour with 27 years experience doing what we love.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Gibbston Valley Winery
Your first stop is the luxurious Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa, nestled in the pioneering Pinot Noir region. Here, your expert guide will take you on a storytelling journey, bringing to life the rich history and significance of this remarkable landscape. Once seated, enjoy an à la carte main course thoughtfully paired with a duo of wines. Relax into your surroundings, soak up the atmosphere, and savour the refined elegance of this five-star lodge.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Waitiri Creek Wines
The journey continues with a short drive to Waitiri Creek Cellar Door for a privately hosted wine tasting. Beautifully complemented by a decadent dessert platter, this experience is a treat in every sense. As you indulge, you’ll gain deeper insight into the region’s winemaking heritage and distinctive terroir.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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As night falls, the final stop evokes a true sense of wonder. Settle in for a guided stargazing experience at Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park. Using telescopes and laser pointers, your host brings the southern night sky into vivid focus, revealing constellations, planets, and celestial phenomena. Wrapped in blankets or warmed by heaters, you may choose to enjoy an additional glass of wine beneath the stars.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
As your evening draws to a close, you’ll be returned to your hotel, taking with you the memories of an unforgettable night of fine wine, outstanding food, and a deeper appreciation for Central Otago after dark.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- 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.
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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