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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
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
Options
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
322 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Be driven and enjoy !
359mickr,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the way to do a wine tour. Craig our driver was fantastic, informative and fun. You can enjoy the numerous tastings and don't have to worry about the breathalyser. The whole day is well organised and the service from all of the wineries is first class. The shared platters for lunch with matching wines at Stoakers is certainly a highlight and trust me you don't walk away hungry. After lunch you finish off with a delightful cheese platter and yes more wine at Mr Roses. Great day !
Wonderful day of food, wine, and great leader, Craig
Sabrasworld,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time! Craig was knowledgeable, funny, and we were happy it was a tour with only 7 people- felt more like going on an outing with friends.
Much more than a boozy tour
tilper-7,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyable and informative wine tour, visiting three very different vineyards as well as a place for lunch serving their own vineyard wines. All the wines were interesting, about 20 tastings in total, varying from the expected pinot noir plus Riesling, pinot blanc, pinot gris in red white and rose. Wine presentations varied but two were excellent and interactive. IDriver/guide, Phil, was great. Relaxed, fun and informative and gave very useful advice for what else to do.
Wine tour with John
Antoinette D,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00John, our specialist wine guide was fantastic. Very personable and full of humor. He was very knowledgeable about the wine region and the wineries we visited. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with him. We tasted some great wines. We had an unique 5dish gourmet luncheon with wine pairing.
Wine and dine in style!
Rhonda N,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very experienced and fun guide. We above and beyond for our group. Highly recommend him for future tours!!
John is a legend!
Road55300046903,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an awesome host with great local knowledge to share. Highly recommend this tour. The region is full of unique experiences.
Fun day wine tasting
Peta B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day. Craig our driver was very prompt in picking us up from our hotel. He made us feel very welcome as assisted me when entering and departing the bus. His knowledge of the area was very interesting and entertaining. We enjoyed the three wineries we visited and lunch was delicious.
Highly recommended wine tour with great lunch option.
Peter W,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly enjoyable day. Good pacing, friendly and informative guide/driver. Wines were excellent, and scenery unbeatable. Nice stopover at Arrowtown on the way back to Queenstown.
Had an awesome day!
62kaylemm,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Craig was absolutely amazing as a driver/guide, we had a fantastic day and a great group of people. I'd highly recommend!
Great guide
Daydream25542935922,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide - Craig. Good food and wine. Nice history of the region. Fun, easy day and the drive through the countryside was enjoyable.
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