Private Central Otago Wine Tour – Full Day (For 2 People)

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Central Otago on an exclusive private wine tour crafted for couples who want more than a standard tasting. Hosted by your personal guide, this full day experience visits four of the region’s most acclaimed wineries.

Kinross (Gibbston Valley) – Begin with an exclusive private tasting of rare library vintages, showcasing boutique legends Valli, Hawkshead, Wild Irishman and High Garden.

Te Kano Estate (Bannockburn) – Striking architecture, panoramic views and expressive Bannockburn Pinot Noir define this boutique estate.

Carrick Winery or Mt Difficulty (Bannockburn) – Choose your stop for a hosted tasting and time for lunch (own expense), both offering spectacular views over the Bannockburn Inlet or Kawarau River.

Amisfield (Lake Hayes) – Conclude with a tasting at one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries, acclaimed for its single-estate wines and alpine setting.

This is more than a wine tour — it’s a private, curated journey through the very best of Central Otago.

What's Included

Wine tastings
Licensed English Driver Guide
Gratuities
Lunch at a winery restaurant - choose either Mt Difficulty or Carrick

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please contact Alpine Wine Tours if you're hotel is not listed and they will confirm your pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin your journey at Kinross, the official cellar door for boutique legends Valli, Hawkshead, Wild Irishman, and High Garden. Here you’ll enjoy an exclusive private tasting of rare library vintages — a premium experience not available to standard visitors.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Discover the sleek architecture and panoramic vineyard views of Te Kano Estate, set high above the Kawarau River. Taste expressive Bannockburn Pinot Noir and cool-climate whites that capture the distinctive character of this celebrated sub-region.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Perched above the Bannockburn Inlet, Carrick is a certified organic vineyard known for its elegant Pinot Noir and cool-climate whites. Enjoy a guided tasting with spectacular views across the Kawarau River and Lake Dunstan.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    One of Central Otago’s most celebrated names, Mt Difficulty offers bold Pinot Noir and expressive whites from its rugged Bannockburn vineyards. Their cellar door sits high above the Cromwell Basin, with panoramic views that are as memorable as the wines.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Conclude your tour at Amisfield, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries and ranked among the World’s Top 100 Restaurants (2024). Set against a dramatic alpine backdrop, their cellar door showcases single-estate wines with purity, precision, and style.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Alpine Wine Tours

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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Culinary Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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