Central Otago Wine Tour: Taste and Explore

Indulge in a gourmet food, wine, and cheese tour from Queenstown. Explore Central Otago’s best sights, taste exquisite wines, and savor a unique oak barrel lunch.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Hayes - Enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Hayes on a clear day.
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge - Explore the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge, the home of AJ Hackett Bungy.
  • AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre - Witness the thrill of people leaping off the bridge as you pass by!
  • Gibbston Valley Winery - Experience a guided tour…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary
  • Snacks
  • Transport by luxury vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Wine tastings at 4 vineyards over 3 contrasting wine sub-regions
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a luxurious and varied full-day tour that highlights the finest sights and flavors of the Central Otago region. An expert wine guide will take you on a tasting adventure through three distinct Central Otago wine sub-regions: Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell.
Delight in a guided exploration of New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and…

Location
Lake Hayes
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Belinda_s
Mar 30, 2026
Absolutely fantastic... - Absolutely fantastic experience with Jamie she was very knowledgeable friendly and happy to answer any questions that were asked. The whole trip was fantastic. The food was great. The wine was great. The cheese was great. I would highly recommend this experience to anybody coming to Queenstown, New Zealand.
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Maria_p
Mar 24, 2026
An excellent day at wineries in Queenstown - We enjoyed everything about the experience. Lots of good wine with very good food. We really enjoyed spending time with our guide John.
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Bruce_h
Mar 22, 2026
Fantastic wine tour - Fantastic tour ,Martin the driver/tour guide Was great very knowledgeable and friendly. The lunch was out of the world. Plenty of food and of great quality
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Aaron_k
Mar 22, 2026
We had a lot of fun... - We had a lot of fun cruising around the Otago wine country with John! He was a delightful guide and the scenery was spectacular. Lunch was delicious and the wines were quite good too.
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Courtneypq4435md
Mar 21, 2026
Delightful. Food + wine + cheese + good company! - Highly recommend. Small group of 12 with good vibes and good company. Was a well paced day considering 4 wineries with multiple tasting at each. Lunch was a spectacular affair with 5 delicious dishes and paired wine with each. Would do again!
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947kathia
Mar 21, 2026
Awesome experience - Martin was awesome from start to finish Polite, informative and helpful. Food was amazing! Wines and views great Highly recommend this tour. Great host, wonderful wines and tons of amazing food!
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Harpals127
Mar 19, 2026
Special day celebrated well - We were picked up right on time from near our hotel. It was a small group of 12-13 people. Our guide was John, who kept the spirit alive even when there hadn’t been any spirit introduced yet 😀 He interacted with each of us, kept giving trivia about the places, drove us through some breathtaking landscapes. This was a wonderful day. We got to see so many towns, Tatar many varieties of wines and met some amazing people. The gourmet lunch spread at The Stoakers made us feel like we’re in a medieval city and some king has thrown a party for us!! It was a memorable day.
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Lars_s
Mar 18, 2026
So Many Hats! - Ben was a fantastic wine and local history expert (and driver...he wore many hats while not wearing an actual hat!) He took us to several great wineries and The Stoaker for food...all delicious!
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W739zbyolandab
Mar 7, 2026
Best wine tour ever - Highly recommend!! I couldn't recommend this tour more. Kate was lovely and amazing and so was everyone at all the wineries. The food was amazing and everyone on our tour was lovely. I have been to 4 wine tours before and this was by far the best.
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Kelly
Mar 3, 2026
Great winery tour! - We loved our guide Craig! He had a great sense of humor and was very fun to be around. We loved his commentary and history through out the trip. The stops were all beautiful and the wineries all had their own different vibes.
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From $188
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).