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

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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

What To Expect

1

Appellation Wine Tours

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

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Gibbston Valley Winery

Take a tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave

30 minutes • Admission Included

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Reviews

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231 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent wine tour

    ltinbris,May 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great time on this small tour with only 2 other couples. Lyndsey our guide for the afternoon was terrific in giving us lots of information on the wineries we visited. He also added a couple of other detours on the way to the wineries which was great. Definitely book this tour, don't drive yourself.

  • Excellent trip and wines

    marklJ2217UD,Apr 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent mix of wine venues. Wines were all fantastic. Our driver was able to talk about the wineries and the local areas. It was a great day out!

  • Lindsay the driver was...

    Monica C,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Lindsay the driver was great. Bailey at Kinrosss very knowledgeable and interesting and served fantastic wine . The Gibbston ‘cave tour’ was not a tour and very short. You just walk in the wine cellar they blasted out with with dynamite. The server at Mt Rosa winery was friendly and engaging.

  • Fun Wine Tour

    tess56789,Apr 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The wine tour have us insight into the Central Otago wines. Jamie was knowledgeable and good value. We enjoyed all wineries and loved the wine!

  • Great afternoon of learning about central Otago vineyards with lots of tasting

    kayb518,Apr 1, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was a fantastic small group experience with an knowledgeable guide and a great way to spend an afternoon. The Gibbston Valley tastings were the least good of the 3, but the other 2 were excellent.

  • Nice Variety of 3 Winery Venues

    BagsPacked-Ready2Go,Mar 20, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A great way to spend an afternoon (other tour companies offer all-day visits, which for us would have been too much time spent). Visited Nokies Palette (pretty garden setting), Gibbston (cave setting), St Rosa (barn-like setting). Learned that 99% of the grapes grown in this region are Pinot Noir. Our delightful driver provided insights into the region as we drove to and fro in our comfortable shuttle.

  • John is an amazing guide!...

    Danielle L,Mar 16, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    John is an amazing guide! His knowledge (and humour of course) made the day. We were an international group and he made everybody feels comfortable and cozy right away. The staff at the wineries are great too.

  • Delightful wine tour

    Lemuria C,Mar 15, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had a lovely afternoon touring beautiful vineyards and tasting delicious wine. Taimi was an amazing tour guide. She was friendly and knowledgeable.

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  • A MUST DO!! Tour driver great, wineries very scenic and wines r to die for. Love this region

    happyeaters2016,Mar 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Oh, what an afternoon. Our tour guide, John, really turned it on. The afternoon was warm and pleasant, John was very informative and funny. We had a great bus load of people. The winery people who looked after us were fantastic and friendly and full of information. The scenery around the wineries was also amazing. I'm hooked on "Under the Vines" show so seeing some of the areas it was shot in added. Loved John's recommendation for tea at the Sherwood resturant across from our accommodation. Atmosphere and food was fantastic. Huge Thanks for a lovely arvo and bonus evening. Xo

  • Great afternoon activity

    Lyudmila S,Mar 9, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful wineries and not too far from Queenstown. Didn't like most of the wines (especially in the first boutique winery) most are too acidic or too young. Tour itself is fun and a great relaxing activity for the afternoon.

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From NZ$215.10

Was NZ$239.00