Queenstown Afternoon Wine Tour: Gibbston Valley | NZ Local Guide

5.0
(95 reviews)
Queenstown, New Zealand

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Three Distinctive Winery Experiences in One Afternoon

Escape Queenstown and step into Gibbston Valley wine country — known as the “Valley of the Vines” — for an afternoon of Pinot Noir, vineyard scenery and three distinctive winery experiences.

Step inside Peregrine Wines dramatic barrel hall, discover the warm hospitality, single-estate wines and older Pinot Noir vintages of family-owned Mt Rosa Wines, then taste Pinot Noir where Central Otago wine history was made at Gibbston Valley Wines. Take your glass into the Home Block vineyard and wander amongst the vines, framed by Gibbston’s rugged mountains.

Discover the vineyards, landscapes and Pinot Noir of Gibbston Valley with a New Zealand-born Queenstown local guide sharing local knowledge along the way.

Three wineries. Three distinctive experiences. One afternoon exploring Gibbston Valley wine country.

Prefer it private? Upgrade to a Private Afternoon Wine Tour.

What's Included

Sample Pinot Noir at Gibbston Valley Wines — the founding winery of the region
Discover Gibbston Valley wine country — three distinctive wineries in one afternoon
Journey through spectacular vineyards, mountains & Central Otago wine country
Travel in comfort by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from central Queenstown
See Gibbston Valley through the eyes of a New Zealand-born Queenstown local guide
Experience an adults-only wine tour in a small group — maximum 10 guests
Wander the Home Block vineyard at Gibbston Valley with Pinot Noir in hand
Step inside Peregrine Wines’ dramatic barrel hall for a hosted wine tasting
Taste single-estate wines & older Pinot Noir vintages at family-owned Mt Rosa

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
43 Camp Street

Your tour meets at the Tour Operators Bus Stop, 43 Camp Street (outside Marmolada Café, near Camp & Shotover Streets). Please be ready at 2:50pm for a 3:00pm departure. Look for our grey Alpine Wine Tours Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — your host will be there to welcome you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Discover Gibbston wine country with Alpine Wine Tours on an adults-only small-group experience, with a maximum of 10 guests and a New Zealand-born Queenstown local guide.

    Admission ticket free
  • Queenstown (Pass by)

    Leave Queenstown behind for an afternoon exploring Gibbston Valley wine country, where vineyards, mountains and Central Otago Pinot Noir are all within easy reach of town.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gibbston (Pass by)

    Journey into Gibbston, one of Central Otago’s renowned wine-growing areas, where vineyards sit beneath dramatic mountains along the Kawarau River. Discover the landscape and Pinot Noir that have helped put this cool-climate wine region on the map.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Peregrine Wines

    Step inside one of Central Otago’s most striking wineries, renowned for its dramatic architecture and award-winning design. Experience Peregrine’s impressive barrel hall and taste a selection of Central Otago wines in a setting unlike a traditional cellar door. A striking combination of architecture, wine and contemporary Central Otago design.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Mt Rosa Wines

    Discover Mt Rosa Wines, a family-owned, single-estate winery nestled beneath the dramatic Nevis Bluff in the heart of Gibbston. Set amongst the vines, its contemporary cellar door is a relaxed setting for a hosted tasting of small-batch wines, including Central Otago Pinot Noir and the opportunity to taste older Pinot Noir vintages. Family-owned hospitality, single-estate wines and a deeper taste of Gibbston Pinot Noir.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Gibbston Valley Winery

    Taste Pinot Noir where Central Otago wine history was made. At Gibbston Valley Wines, the founding winery of the Gibbston region and one that helped put Central Otago on the world wine map, savour the wines that made this remarkable region famous. Then take your glass of Pinot Noir into the Home Block vineyard, wandering amongst the vines against the spectacular backdrop of Gibbston’s rugged mountains — an iconic Central Otago wine country experience.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Queenstown (Pass by)

    Return to central Queenstown after an afternoon of wine, vineyards and three distinctive winery experiences in Gibbston Valley.

    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
Supplied by Alpine Wine Tours

Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Likely to Sell Out
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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