Private Tour
Private Queenstown Wine Tour All-Inclusive Tour
Overview
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For the more discerning wine lover, or simply for those who prefer the flexibility of an Exclusive Wine Tour. Join one of our Specialist Wine Guides on a wine tasting journey to some of New Zealand's most memorable vineyards, at your own pace.
Our local knowledge and familiarity with the vineyards of Central Otago is at your disposal for an intimate half or full day's wine experience in a thriving wine region.
Packages are tailor made for you, and we encourage you to advise us of any varietal or vineyard preferences when booking.
Choose from the following:
- Private Heli & Wine Tour (5 hours). 45 min Heli-flight, Visit 3 premium vineyards, enjoy lunch and glass of wine at Mt Difficulty Winery.
- Private Boutique Wine Tour (5.5 hours). Visit 4 premium vineyards and lovely platter lunch at Carrick Winery.
- Private Classic Wine Tour (4 hours). Visit 4 premium vineyards and lovely platter lunch at Kinross.
All tours are completely customizable and start times are flexible.
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 drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Match a glass of wine with your lunch
Knowledgeable Driver Guide with fascinating commentary
Courtesy hotel/port pick-up & drop-off (please contact us if yours is not listed).
Wine tastings at a selected number of vineyards stated on each tour type
Extra alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Appellation Wine Tours
Enjoy being chauffeured around premium vineyards in a luxury vehicle with an experienced wine guide
Kawarau Suspension Bridge
View the AJ hackett bungy
Options
Private Classic Wine Tour
A private 4-hour wine tour of the Gibbston wine region, including a delicious cheese tasting at one vineyard.
Pickup included
Private Boutique Wine Tour
An afternoon among the boutique vineyards and spectacular scenery of Central Otago. Combine tastings with sightseeing including the AJ Hackett Bungy Bridge and Old Cromwell town.
Pickup included
5hr Private Heli and Wine Tour
Scenic heli-flight over Central Otago. An a la carte lunch and glass of premium wine, plus tastings at 3 premium vineyards.
Pickup included
Private Gourmet Wine Tour
A tailor made, full-day wine tour of Central Otago vineyards combined this with sightseeing including AJ Hackett Bungy Bridge and Old Cromwell. Perfect for wine and food lovers.
Pickup included
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best anniversary
Meander64108197079,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an absolute amazing time we had. Our tour guide/driver was the best . Highly recommend this to everyone. Such a fantastic way to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary.
This is the best ever wine tour experience - don't settle for anything less.
pandjay,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was amazing. The best wine tour and lunch ever experienced. Our driver, Martin, made it an unforgettable experience. Wonderful selection of Gibbiston and Bannockburn vineyards and a great Lunch at Carrick in Bannockburn in between. Private wine tastings at both boutique and top name wineries and a guided private tour in a luxury vehicle of all the features in the area travelled. Amazing selection of top wines. Far above any of the Queenstown wine tours we have done. Exceptional.
Gold Standard Wine Tour with Paul
PontiusMP,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve been on quite a few wine tours over the years, but the private tour we did with Appellation Wines around Central Otago was truly next level. Our guide, Paul, was absolutely fantastic; warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His deep understanding of the local wines, the region’s history, and the unique stories behind each vineyard really brought the day to life. Paul was also wonderfully flexible, tailoring the experience to suit our tastes and making sure we got the most out of every stop. It felt less like a tour and more like a day out with a well-connected local who knew all the hidden gems. We can’t recommend this enough, it was the gold standard of wine tours.
Wonderful wine tasting experience
cathy B,
Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00John was great personable, knowledgeable, and flexible. The tastings at the vineyards we visited we were excellent. Lunch was an experience!
Gormet Food and Wine Tour
Inspire54686620736,
Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guide, good food and wine. Knowledgeable of culture and history. Food was outstanding and paired to wines impeccable!
Lance's Dream Winery Tour
ronnad41,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a VIP tour of selected wineries we wanted to visit. They made it happened for a better price than others we contacted! Thanks making Lance's Dream Wine Tour a success!
Amazing Private Wine Tour
TRobert2017,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had two days of private wine touring in the Central Otago wine region. What an amazing experience! Our tour guides, Martin and Paul, were fantastic. So knowledgeable of the area and of the wines. Being Pinot Noir enthusiasts we were thrilled to taste so many wonderful Pinots and other great wines too. I will be recommending them to our friends who will be visiting the area later in the year. If your in the Queenstown area run and make your reservations for a private tour with Appellation Wine Tours.
A Great Day!!
Q7016BFmichaelc,
May 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great driver, very knowledgeable, good choice of vineyards and luckily a nice group. Phoebe the wine dog was a big hit at Brennan's.
Excellent wine tour- book this!
Marsha B,
Feb 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time! Our driver Gary was the best. Not only was he so very knowledgeable about the area and the vineyards, he was so personable and fun to hang with! You could also see that the wineries respected him. Each winery we went to (4) were better than the next. Our lunch was delicious and far above what we had at previous wine stops. We were able to taste some small batch and unusual wines as well. You definitely want to book this! Marsha from USA
Great planning and day of experience!
Melissa H,
Nov 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Lise was very helpful and responsive in crafting our custom itinerary. And John was very knowledgeable and accommodating! Highly recommend this tour!
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