Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour - All-Inclusive 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.
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.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
714 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spectacular tour showcasing Otago wine region 🍷🏔️
getmeoutahereasap,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an absolutely fantastic day with Appellation Wine Tours in Queenstown. The tour was beautifully organised with a small group of 7 and gave a wonderful taste of the spectacular Central Otago wine region. The selection of vineyards was excellent, showcasing not only incredible wines but also the stunning scenery that makes Otago so special. A special thank you to Paul, whose knowledge of the region, local history, and winemaking was outstanding. His friendly, easy-going attitude made the day relaxed, informative, and a lot of fun. He was the perfect guide and helped make the experience truly memorable. A fantastic day from start to finish! 🍷🍇🏔️
Great value and experience
Odyssey53708363050,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great wine tour and scenic drive! We had 6 people in our group which was a nice size for the van and for the tastings. Graham was a great driver and guide. Super chill. Highly recommend this tour to explore the scenery outside of Queenstown. We went to 4 wineries (Brennan, Carrick, Misha, and Kinross) which all had lovely hosts and about 4-5 tastings each - so wonderful! The wine selection was delectable and the lunch provided was so yummy. This tour was a great value, especially booking it last minute. My mom and I had a great mother daughter bonding time and it was fun meeting the other guests in the group.
100%
DayTrip721016,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely the most professional and informative wine tasting(s) I've ever done! GREAT wines...great food. Very well planned out.
I love this tour
MADOKA G,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was my first time going on a winery tour, and I was super excited! Thank you so much for such a beautiful tour — I met so many lovely people 😊 I’m not really good at drinking, but my friend loves wine, and seeing her so happy made me really happy too 🥹
Number 1 Otaga
MARTHA B,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable vehicle, Paul was an excellent tour guide, winery selection was just right, wines were very good, lunch was great.
Queenstown Wine Tour: Pure Magic in a Glass
Constance H,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sharp, smooth full-day tour with a fun and knowledgeable guide. Hit four excellent wineries — outstanding Pinot Noirs, crisp whites, generous tastings, and a top-notch paired lunch with stunning vineyard views. Perfect mix of wine, food, and scenery. Super memorable. Highly recommended. Book it. 🍷
Great guide, delicious wines, spectacular scenery!
drew-graham-87,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic wine tour with our guide Taimi, who was very friendly and provided us with detailed history of the Gibbston Valley and Cromwell/Bannockburn wine regions. We visited four wineries, and while they were all great, we especially enjoyed Waitiri Creek and Misha's Vineyard. Their selection of wines were great and we found them all to be delightful. The lunch platter was also delicious, but the rushed wine pairing alongside the lunch was less favourable. We found the other wineries offered us more details around the vineyards and each of the individual wines we tasted.
Awesome wine tour
Wanderer776306,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day out. Taimi was a great guide, fun with a great sense of humour. Four great wineries and a splash of local history thrown in.
Came as a solo traveller...
Alexandra D,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Came as a solo traveller and had a fantastic time! John was a great guide / driver - interesting facts / stories and jokes - he really went above and beyond to make the day. And the vineyards were incredible with gorgeous views, great wine and a delicious lunch.
Fantastic tour - great wines !!
MarieLouise D,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable van - interesting commentary from our guide/driver "Canadian" John. Beautiful wineries - staff at the 4 we visited were great. Lunch at Carrick winery was delicious - and view was sublime. Highly recommend this tour.
Related Experiences
Operated by Appellation Wine Tours