Boutique Wine Tour - visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch
Overview
Available languages
5 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.
Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their unique cool climate wines and discover why the Central Otago region has become world-renowned in its own right.
Savour a delightful platter-style lunch made with locally sourced produce and accompanied by a flight of wines to taste. There may also be an opportunity to retrace history with a stroll through the charming historical settlement of Old Cromwell.
Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Enjoy the views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkable mountain range on your way out of town.
Lake Hayes
Lake Hayes can look spectacular on a calm day.
What‘s Included
Shared platter-style lunch
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine tastings at 4 vineyards/cellar doors
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Options
Boutique Wine Tour
5 and a half hour small group winery tour. Includes wine tastings; gourmet platter style vineyard lunch. Departs at 11am. Hotel pickup and drop-off at central Queenstown hotels
Pickup included
Reviews
676 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome trip of wine tasting
RALPHMICHAEL R,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very good experience with our knowledgeable driver who kept us informed of the surroundings while going around wine tasting
Great tour, Martin was...
Dana H,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, Martin was incredible. He was a great driver and engaged well with the group. Very informative too, knew the area well
Fabulous wine & jetboat tour with Appellation
gatorkolb,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a combo boutique wine & jetboat tour with Appellation for our group of 6 adults. We stayed at the Crowne Plaza and was able to walk to the pier to catch the jetboat where we enjoyed a thrilling ride on the two rivers connecting to the lake. The jetboat dropped us off at the Frankton Marina where we were picked up by Marvin, our wine tour guide. We enjoyed tastings at 4 beautiful boutique wineries with a wonderful lunch at our 2nd stop. Marvin was great at not only describing the vineyards we were visiting, but also providing commentary on the sites we saw along the way. Just a fantastic day!
The BEST!
billfB9090FR,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was really a great day! Our driving was great, the wineries and lunch were spectacular and we had so much fun with the group. We even met later that night for a beer. Would highly recommend!
We loved (!!!!) this...
Hannah R,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved (!!!!) this tour. It was our first time on a wine tour and it was the perfect introduction to something we hope to do much more of in the future. We tried some excellent wines at some beautiful vineyards, and learnt a lot about wine and the area. Our guide Ben was excellent - knowledgeable and super friendly. Highly recommend!
Four vineyards, fabulous lunch, brilliant guide!
PollyWoodford,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seamlessly organised day trip, with Craig our wonderful guide. 4 vineyards visited across a wide area, and a fabulous lunch. A full tour with lots of fascinating information shared all through the day. Excellent value.
We highly rate this wine tour
Anthony H,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great wine tour. Great guide, very knowledgeable, delicious lunch. Would highly recommend! We highly rate this wine tour.
Nice selection of...
AM A,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice selection of vineyards and lunch was very good. Wineries were a bit crowded but handled our group well. We were 9 which was a good size for interaction. Everyone got along well.
Went to 4 beautiful...
Emma J,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Went to 4 beautiful wineries in the area and tried five wines at each. Enjoyed the lunch platter and in general it was a really fun day to sightsee as well.
A fabulous experience in a beautiful landscape!
Lorraine M,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great day out exploring beautiful wine country and meeting amazing people from all over the world. Evie was a great tour guide, with local knowledge and made the day very enjoyable.
From NZ$279.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Appellation Wine Tours