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Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine
Enjoy wine tastings at three premium vineyards.
Taste Central Otago's star grape; Pinot Noir
Travel in comfort and style in one of our luxury minivans.
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Pair the fine wines of Central Otago with a gourmet lunch platter on this small-group wine-tasting tour from Queenstown. Visit at boutique wineries during your tour and drive through verdant valleys and vine-clad foothills rich in gold mining history. Numbers are limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate experience with other wine lovers.
  • Central Otago wine tour from Queenstown, with tastings and lunch
  • Journey into the heart of Central Otago, a region famous for its cool-climate wines, spectacular scenery, and pioneering history
  • Small-group tour limited to 12 people provides an intimate experience and ensures personal attention from your guide
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off included
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Please advise us of your accommodation details and we will respond with an exact pick-up time. Please be ready and waiting in reception or outside 5 minutes prior to your pick-up time.

This Central Otago small-group wine tour takes you from your Queenstown hotel into the heart of the South Island wine region to taste some of New Zealand's finest wines. Considered one of the world's premier cool-climate wine regions, Central Otago boasts high-quality varietals including chardonnay, pinot gris, pinot noir and riesling.

A knowledgeable guide escorts you by comfortable coach to boutique wineries for tastings and a gourmet platter lunch, before hotel drop-off in Queenstown.

Boutique Wine Tour: Enjoy a spectacular afternoon enjoying boutique vineyards as you take in the breath-taking scenery of the Central Otago Wine region. Visit different vineyards in the region, typically in Gibbston and Bannockburn/Cromwell. Be spoiled with a gourmet platter lunch and learn about the history of the stunning and diverse region. Lunch and tastings included in the price.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Lake Wakatipu
Enjoy the views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkable mountain range on your way out of town.
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Lake Hayes
Lake Hayes can look spectacular on a calm day.
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Kawarau Suspension Bridge
See the famous AJ hackett bungy bridge, you might see someone jump on the way past!
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Gibbston
Visit the Gibbston wine region and stop into a vineyard for your first tasting.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Bannockburn
Enjoy a light platter lunch accompanied by a glass of wine of your choice at a local vineyard restaurant.
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Cromwell Heritage Precinct
Take a stroll through Old Cromwell
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Cromwell
Enjoy a second tasting in the Cromwell wine region
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Gibbston
Break up the journey home and enjoy a third and final tasting back in the Gibbston region
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to run.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Appellation Wine Tours

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What is the policy on sanitization during Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine?
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The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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What is the maximum group size during Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine?
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This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

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  • "Each vineyard has a different feel so it is really a personal preference on what one likes." See review

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The most Amazing Wine Tour ever!
Amanda_J
, Aug 2021
This trip was honestly amazing! I definitely don't regret booking this tour for our first day in Queenstown! The tour group was small, so this just meant it was more personalized, everyone on the tour instantly felt more comfortable talking about themselves and becoming friends with each other. Our tour guide, Gary was absolutely lovely! He made sure we were all safe, well taken care of and that we all got to know each other and become friends! I learnt that on this tour no question was a silly question, Gary even Googled what a Loquat was for me because I had no idea what this fruit in this particular wine was on our first stop for the tour! The place we stopped at for lunch also had the most delicious food to pair with our wine! We did this trip to Queenstown as my mother will be celebrating her 50th birthday this Wednesday, she throughly enjoyed this trip! So thank you so much to Gary and the friends that we made on this unforgettable experience! ❤
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Clarence_B
, Jul 2021
Tour guide- Martin was great. His knowledge was amazing. He made a day exceptional. Tour: the selection of winery and food was excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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The wine was world class.
Vivian_H
, Feb 2020
Great experience. Beautiful scenery and the guide was excellent. He had expert knowledge of the area and the wines of the region.
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icon Response from Host , May 2020
Hi Vivian, thank you so much for reviewing Appellation Wine Tours. Great to hear you enjoyed our Central Otago Wine Tour (Boutique Wine Tour). It is indeed an honour to be able to show the great work of the winemakers of the wine regions, the incredible scenery and, our guides, also, are second to none! Thanks again and warm regards. Lise
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Vineyard tour of the Gibston Valley
Lori_M
, Feb 2020
Our guide was excellent, very informative not only about the wines but also the surrounding area. We visited 4 vineyards ( one of which I had already been to when we did our own tour earlier). It would have been good to know in advance which vineyards we were visiting ( there are over 100) so that we could have visited other vineyards on our personal tour earlier. 2 of the vineyards we went to were excellent with describing the wines and an enthusiastic wine demonstrator. The other two vineyards were a bit rushed and not as informative. Each vineyard has a different feel so it is really a personal preference on what one likes. I did enjoy the group we had, very diverse and interesting people from all over the world. However I did not think a small group was going to be 12 people. It ended up being fine but was hoping for more of a personal experience. Overall I would recommend this tour.
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icon Response from Host , May 2020
Hi Lori, thank you very much for taking the time to review Appellation Wine Tours. Firstly, we're delighted you graded your guide as excellent. With regard to knowing which vineyards we go to prior, we change where we go to on a daily basis as, (as you mentioned, there are a large number to choose from) and we like to support as many as we can. We also allocate vineyards, based on special requests and ensuring a good mix of cellar doors. eg. we would not regard visiting wineries that are similar as value for money for our clients. We like to stay as flexible as we can, therefore we would hope that our clients let us know of any vineyards that they have previously visited when booking and we're also happy to advise where we're planning to go to and change as required. I'm glad you enjoyed the day with your fellow wine-tourers but very sorry that you felt the tour was not personal enough. We have always regarded 12 (maximum) clients as big enough for a social tour, yet small enough to be personal/interactive. Your comments have been taken on board. Lori, if you have an opportunity of touring with us again in the future, please do advise of previous wineries visited and we will tailor-make the tour for you. Kind regards. Lise
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great wine - no shortage of variety!
Janet_L
, Feb 2020
This was a great trip to 4 wineries in the Central Otago region with lunch included at one stop. Actually at the lunch stop, you only get one glass of wine and don't try wines. The meal is a bit small but paired nicely with the wines. Our guide Maryann was very informative and nice. There are a lot of wines you try on the tour! A lot of variety in the wines and a lot of varieties in the wineries. The group is small enough that you get enough attention and can ask questions. Highly recommend if you have the time to do it!!
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Great day out
Dianne_S
, Feb 2020
First wine tour I’ve been on and it was fantastic! Gary our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made it a lot of fun. Had tastings at 3 vineyards and a wonderful lunch at another. Would definitely recommend the tour to anyone.
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Great Pinot Gris
silvialoica
, Feb 2020
This was a fun wine tour. Our driver Gary did a fantastic job. He was funny and provided a lot of great information about the region. The wineries were beautiful and very non-pretentious. Found a new love for Pinot Gris today.
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Great tour of central otago wine region
Kirsten184
, Jan 2020
Tour was excellent. We stopped at 3 different vineyards + lunch at a vineyard with a glass of wine, all of which had a wide variety of wines to taste. Driver was incredibly informative and so nice! Group was maxed out at 12 people which was just the right amount. Thanks for a great tour!
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2020
We appreciate your kind words about Appellation Wine Tours. Thank you very much for coming out with us and we hope to see you back in the future.
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Wonderful overview of Central Otago wines
Greta C
, Oct 2019
Had a wonderful afternoon travelling around Central Otago. We were quite unimpressed with the first couple of wineries, but lunch was good, and the afternoon wineries were spectacular. We have visited wineries in regions all over the world, and if we went back would probably rent a car and make some appointments to be able to visit more exclusive wineries. The guide was very knowledgeable and overall it was a nice afternoon overview of the region.
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Fantastic experience!
petabr0wn
, Jul 2019
A wonderful afternoon on this tour. Paul was so knowledgeable about local history, the region and wine! Each stop was excellent, with all cellar teams friendly and helpful and full of passion for their craft. Food platter was sensational at a stunning location. Not Pinot Noir drinkers, but the wineries were flexible and catered to the tastes of the group.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2019
Thank you very much for your review of Appellation Wine Tours! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on tour with us and we hope to see you back again some day. All the best with the rest of your travels :-)
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