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Sip, swirl, and savour your way through Central Otago’s famous Valley of the Vines on this boutique wine experience, designed for just 10 guests max.
Travel in style aboard a luxury Mercedes Sprinter and visit three premium wineries. Start with a hosted cave tour and tasting at Gibbston Valley Wines—home to the first vineyard planted in the Gibbston sub-region.
Next, enjoy a curated tasting at Kinross, featuring top producers like Valli, Hawkshead, and Wild Irishman, followed by a seasonal lunch (at your own expense) in their bistro or garden.
Finish with a tasting at the iconic Amisfield Winery—renowned for its elegant wines, striking architecture, and inclusion in the World’s 100 Best Restaurants (The World’s 50 Best).
Led by a knowledgeable local guide—and often joined by Bella the wine dog—this small-group tour blends luxury, scenery, and storytelling into a relaxed, unforgettable Queenstown experience. Book early—limited seats available daily.
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Meeting and pickup
We can pick up guests from select hotels in Queenstown otherwise we meet centrally in town at the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp & Shotover Streets). All drop offs after the wine tour will be centrally in town at the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street.
Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp & Shotover Streets). Bus stop is used by multiple tour companies.
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Your Queenstown wine adventure begins with a scenic drive through Central Otago’s iconic Gibbston Valley, led by your friendly local guide. You’ll visit three handpicked boutique wineries, beginning with a guided tour and tasting at Gibbston Valley Wines, including exclusive access to New Zealand’s largest wine cave. At your second stop, Kinross, enjoy a hosted tasting of premium wines from their collective of esteemed winemakers—Valli, Wild Irishman, Hawkshead, and High Garden. There’s time here to relax and enjoy a seasonal lunch at their winery bistro (at your own expense), with seating either outdoors in the wine garden or beside a cosy fire indoors. Your final stop rotates daily, featuring either Rockburn Wines or Brennan Wines, giving you a unique finish to your tasting journey. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy over 13 premium tastings, stunning vineyard scenery, and a relaxed, adults-only experience. And if you’re lucky, Bella the wine tour dog might join the fun!
Admission ticket free -
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Journey inside New Zealand's largest wine cave on a guided 30 minute wine cave tour at Gibbston Valley Winery. As one of the region’s founding wineries, their focus is always on handcrafting premium wines and honouring the traditions that have made us a world-renowned destination, since releasing Central Otago's first commercial vintage in 1987.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Kinross offers an in-depth wine experience to showcase exceptional Central Otago wines along with tales of this industrious and proud wine region. Together with their Wine Partners - Hawkshead, High Garden, Valli and Wild Irishman - they invite you to share their world of wine. Kinross has been named the winner for the first Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award 2024, making their experiences the best in the country.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Lunch at Kinross's winery restaurant where you can relax in their beautiful Wine Garden or get cosy in the Bistro to enjoy Chef Pete Franklin's beautifully crafted cuisine. Lunch is additional based on your preferences and budget with choices ranging from share plates, small plates and pizzas.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Everything about Amisfield reflects the spirit of Central Otago—from its dramatic stone architecture to the panoramic views over Lake Hayes and the surrounding mountains. The celebrated cellar door and restaurant sit at the heart of a single-estate, organic vineyard producing some of the region’s most refined wines. Sip elegant Pinot Noir and vibrant aromatic whites in a setting where nature, design, and craftsmanship blend seamlessly. Recognised as a World’s 100 Best Restaurant by The World’s 50 Best, and awarded RIEDEL Vineyard of the Year 2024, Amisfield is a must-visit for wine lovers seeking authenticity, beauty, and flavour in equal measure.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum of 3 guests booked to operate the tour
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Small-group tour (maximum of 10 guests per tour)
- Exclusively for adults (18 and over)
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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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