Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Classic Wine Tour - Running Daily 1:30pm - 5pm

Get a real taste for Central Otago wines with an interactive afternoon tour through Queenstown’s neighbouring wine region, Gibbston, otherwise known as the “Valley of Vines”.

Enjoy tastings at three unique cellar doors including a guided tour and wine tasting inside New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Also, enjoy a delightful cheeseboard to accompany one of the wine tastings.

Enjoy a full running commentary from your passionate and enthusiastic Wine Guide. Learn about this pioneering wine region and its evolution from just a couple of rows of vines into a world-renowned Pinot Noir producer. Be returned to your accommodation at approximately 5pm.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Knowledgeable Wine Guide

Cheeseboard to accompany one of the wine tastings

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Wine tastings at 3 vineyards

Guided Tour of New Zealand's largest underground Wine Cave

Gratuities

What To Expect

Appellation Wine Tours

Enjoy an all-inclusive, professionally run wine tour with 23 years experience doing what we love.

4 hours • Admission Included

Gibbston Valley Winery

Take a tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Classic Wine Tour -1.30pm-5pm

Duration: 3 hours: 3.5 hour tour
Wine tastings & cheeseboard
Visit Queenstown and Gibbston
Luxury vehicle / minivan: Enjoy complimentary hotel transfers
Classic Wine Tour: Discover Central Otago’s scenic wine country on this fun and interactive afternoon tour. Enjoy tastings at 3 varying wineries
Pickup included

4 Ziplines Tour & Classic

Spend a morning among the trees ziplining 4 epic ziplines, followed by an afternoon among the vines on our Classic Wine Tour
Zip and Sip Tour: A morning ziplining eco-adventure and an afternoon sipping quintessential wines from the Gibbston wine region.
Pickup included

Earnslaw Cruise & Wine Tour

90 minute Lake Wakatipu cruise: Enjoy a leisurely 90 minute scenic cruise on the 106 year old, coal fired vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pickup included

Reviews

4.85

195 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

173

Lovely and relaxing.
Connector424951,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fabulous and relaxing day. John aka Frank our tour guide was entertaining and made the day! Highly recommend. Oh and the wine was lovely!
Knowledgeable guide!
713s8e046a7e183f4cba,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide John is knowledgeable with the history and selections of wineries around Queenstown. He also has a great sense of humour, which certainly made the whole experience a lot more enjoyable. The wineries provide good selections of wine for tasting and the platter was delicious.
Fantastic experience all...
Carla S,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic experience all round. Owner and staff went out of their way to accomodate us. Truely exceptional service. Great tour guides. Bus driver had time to show us more of the beautiful countryside.
Great Wine Tour
Marie A,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful day it was. My 2 dear friends and I were lucky enough to have the tour to ourselves. Alan our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and lots of fun, even carried our purchases to the bus. The wineries were fantastic, so many great wines, if only we could’ve bought more back to Melbourne. A “must do” when in Queenstown. Thank you Alan & Appellation Wine Tour. We will be back.
Lovely tour of central Otago
Jessica H,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a lovely wine tour! We were driven to Kinross, Gibbston, and Mt Rosa and enjoyed delicious tastings at each. The experience offered a good sampling of the region’s wines, and the locals were very knowledgeable. Mt Rosa also offered a great cheese board. Enjoyed the tour and would recommend!
Excellent Wine and Conversation
Curiosity13103398006,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful experience with delicious wine and cheese. The guide facilitated communication with visitors from other countries, allowing us to have a truly splendid time. I'd love to return to New Zealand and do another winery tour.
Fantastic
Penelope M,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was great! friendly and very knowledgeable driver/guide, the wineries offered superb samplings, a truly memorable experience.
Lots of fun
Seaside32281664618,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Three venues were nice, beautiful views and nice staff. Great little taste of wineries near Queenstown. Cheeses were yummy. The wines mostly Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir as that's what they mostly grow in the cold climate, so not much of a variety. Was hoping to taste bubbles/ sparking wine but didn't.
Absolutely must do !!!
s8e046a7e183f4cb2025,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked this tour last minute and I’m so glad I did it was really fantastic. We visited three wineries that were not ones that I have heard of which is a good thing. We got the royal treatment and were able to try $100 bottles of wine with generous pours and a lovely experience. Our driver John made the tour informative and fun. I absolutely recommend this tour.
Great experience
164suzanap,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good winery selection, awesome people and a very nice guide. The overall time was perfect: not too long, not too short. We were delighted by an ice cream treat at the end.