Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Gibbston Valley Winery
Take a tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave
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Reviews
192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Wine Tour
Marie A,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00What 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
- Viator
5.00This 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!
Fantastic
Penelope M,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was great! friendly and very knowledgeable driver/guide, the wineries offered superb samplings, a truly memorable experience.
Fantastic!
Courtney L,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00This wine tasting tour was absolute perfection! We stopped at three neighboring wineries all with distinct flavors from the region. The group was small and the van was comfortable, making the tour even more personalized. John was informative and witty about the wine country and its history as he drove. The trip ended on a high note, especially since all pours were consumed! I cannot thank enough our guide, John, and the company for how overwhelmingly accommodating they were to me! I am so appreciative of their hospitality on my first day in Queenstown and in New Zealand. Highly recommend this tour! Cheers!
Thank you, John!
Stephanie P,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00My family and I had an unforgettable afternoon with John, who felt like family himself by the time we reached our first vineyard. Thank you so much for your wonderful hosting, John! I hope we meet again!
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