Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.
Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and savour a unique lunch with 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines.
You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Arrowtown, and Old Cromwell (when time permits). 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.
At the end of your tour you will be returned to your accommodation.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to run
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 18 years
What To Expect
Lake Hayes
Take in the incredible views of Lake Hayes on a good day.
Kawarau Suspension Bridge
View the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge and home of the AJ Hackett Bungy
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary
Enjoy a lovely cheese platter which accompanies one of the wine tastings
Transport by luxury vehicle
An exquisite lunch consisting of 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and matched with wines.
Wine tastings at 4 vineyards over 3 contrasting wine sub-regions
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
370 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliantly curated wine tasting experience with a personable guide, Diana
starefun,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was extremely lucky to share this tour with just another couple from Singapore last Wednesday, 7 May, and the tour ran almost like a private tour with four winery tastings- Gibbston Valley, Akroa, Stoker Room and Mt Rosa! Diana was our guide and driver for the tour. She made arrangements with the wineries based on our tasting palettes. Two of us loved sweet but not dry wines. At Gibbston wineries, we got to taste an additional Late Harvest Riesling (2021), filled with notes of apricot and honey which we liked so much that we each bought a bottle! The very first highlight of the tour was a rich, delectable lunch of barrel oak smoked venison, duck, salmon, and chicken (I got my dietary preferences sorted, whereas the other couple tasted pork and beef), paired with wine tastings. As we concluded our lunch at the Stoker Room, Diana walked us over next door to Misha's vineyard, where the owners hosted us for a quick sample of their Limelight Riesling (2023), and The Cadenza Late Harvest Gewúrztstramer (2025). Both wines were lovely. Needless to say I favoured the latter for its sweetness and hints of cantaloupe. I ordered a bottle online a day after touching down back in Singapore. Diana also made sufficient time provisions for us to visit Arrowtown. The colours of Arrowtown were simply stunning. Walking down the streets of Arrowtown felt like a page out of a romance movie. Needless to say, having a sweet tooth, the Remarkables Sweet Shop filled my cravings of fudge and chocolates. Definitely don't miss this tour when you are in Queenstown.
Great locations and views around Central Otago with excellent commentary from our guide Graeme.
H7143PHgeorgec,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the driver Graeme, to the venues experienced, this was a fun packed day at some great sites in and around the Gibbston Valley, Central Otago area. The day was well paced and some value ad historical backgrounds from Graeme enhanced the day.
Great day out!
920s8e046a7e183f4cba,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on our wine tour. Lunch was an amazing experience. Would definitely recommend this tour to others!
A brilliant day
David W,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00From pick up to drop off the day went perfectly. Martin our guide was brilliant. We had a good crew (all strangers till about 15 minutes in). Combination of scenery, wines, food and personalities made it one to remember.
A day I’ll never forget
326shaned,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day with a wonderful guide
Well organised gourmet food and wine tour.
laiping,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience. Started the day at 930am and headed to the wine cave at Gibbston Valley for a tour in the wine Cave. This was followed by wine tasting in 3 more wine cellars including Akarua which has superb Pinot noir abd Pinot Gris. The gourmet lunch was exceptional and worth the extra money for the gourmet food tour. Taimi the tour guide was excellent, sharing her experience with us throughout the tour. By the end of the tour we tasted about 20 different wines , all very good quality. Thanks Taimi.
All of the wines were...
azucco13,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All of the wines were tasty, the food was delicious, and our guide Taimi was excellent! Would highly reccomend
Gourmet Food & Wine Tour
Connie F,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful time visiting multiple wineries in the beautiful Central Otago region of New Zealand. John was an excellent tour guide!
Great day
Rhonda M,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very well organised tour with quality wine tastings and vineyards. Presentations were given by knowledgeable staff and lunch was delicious in a casual and fun atmosphere. A good sized group of twelve in a minibus. The tour leader was excellent and provided lots of history about NZ and the wine regions. Big thanks to Ben! I would definitely recommend this tour company.
Great day also for solo travellers
Inspire49439201789,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful day! The wine was excellent, the food was delicious, and the tour guide was simply fantastic. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys tasting fine wines and trying dishes prepared in old wine barrels. Thanks to the small group size, the tour is also ideal for solo travelers—and the wine certainly helps, too ;)
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