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Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.
Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and savour a unique lunch with 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines.
You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Arrowtown, and Old Cromwell (when time permits). Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide.
At the end of your tour you will be returned to your accommodation.
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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(Pass by)
Take in the incredible views of Lake Hayes on a good day.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge and home of the AJ Hackett Bungy
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You might get to see people throwing themselves off the bridge on the way past!
Admission ticket free -
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Take a guided tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Bannockburn is the second wine sub-region we visit and we will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy an unforgettable wine and food matching experience. Utilising retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels, Wild Earth steams, bakes, grills and smokes their delicious array of regional food, which is then matched with Wild Earth wines.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
Cromwell is the third wine sub-region we visit on this tour. We will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Optional visit to historic Cromwell town (time & weather permitting)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We head back into the Gibbston region for a tasting and cheese pairing.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Our final stop for the day is in historic Arrowtown. Check out the Chinese Settlement or take a wander down the main street.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to run
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 18 years
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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