The Wine Trail Tour
Overview
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Discover the Central Otago Wine Trail on a small group half-day tour from Queenstown. Enjoy a personalized experience with this tour customized to your tastes and experience some of the finest wines the Otago Wine Trail has to offer.
After complimentary hotel pick-up, set off for the heart of Gibbston on a small group half-day tour to visit four cellar doors and enjoy a personalized itinerary based on your booking selections. Journey into the ‘valley of the vines’ to discover these vineyards nestled amongst the spectacular mountain ranges and dramatic river gorges.
Visit four smaller, boutique wineries that are off the beaten path. There is no set routine, so every day is an adventure. The choice of the wineries visited will vary each day based on your individual group's dynamics. The overall focus is on high-quality wines as well as friendly and informative staff.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise your pick up address at time of booking
Please check your messages the day before your tour to confirm the exact time of your pick up
Departure times typically range between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. We will contact you the day before your tour to confirm the exact pickup time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Queenstown Winery Tours
We will visit wineries in Gibbston, Central Otago
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Professional guide
Bottled water
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Lunch
Driver/guide
Professional photographer guide
Wine tastings
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Include the Gourmet lunch
Add the Gourmet lunch: It includes wine tastings in 4 wineries, gourmet vineyard lunch (2-course meal)
Pickup included
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic day out!
jdsmith983,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day tasting wine and having lunch. Susanna was fantastic! She is super knowledgeable about the area and the wines. She was also very flexible and quickly figured out what we would find interesting. We highly recommend her tour!
Great day
davidwK1504GQ,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private tour, choosing one winery ourselves and relying on Susana’s selections for the other three. All were excellent and Susana’s knowledge added a lot to the day. Highly professional and lots of fun! The photos Susana took were a great bonus too. Very good value and highly recommended.
Full day Private Wine Tour Experience
B4967KZsamanthab,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic full day of wine tasting, seeing the stunning scenery and boutique lunch. Suzanna was a very inviting, fun and knowledgeable guide who made our group feel very special and extremely looked after. We enjoyed a vast variety of top notch wine and food and came away with a better understanding and knowledge of the local wines.highly recommend for family friends or business trips.
Fabulous experience with a vibrant host
LizChocs,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a full day private tour with Susanna. Susanna was a fabulous tour guide and had such an amazing wealth of knowledge about the Queenstown and surrounding wine regions. She took lovely photos of our family throughout the day and made sure my husband’s birthday was acknowledged which was a lovely touch. Thoroughly recommend this company :)
Fun Day on the Wine Trail Tour
Fearless41953151620,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this wine tour for my mum and I, who was visiting Queenstown. We had a fantastic time on the Wine Trail Tour with Susana - she was very friendly and knowledgable and took us to four amazing wineries. We tasted a large variety of wine and were treated to a tasty gourmet lunch, all in all 10/10 day! Would definitely recommend
Queenstown Wine Tour
Explore29615666000,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved our Queenstown wine tour! Susana was a fantastic guide - warm, knowledgeable, and full of local insight. She made the day so much fun, taking us to some beautiful wineries. Highly recommend this tour and Susana to anyone visiting Queenstown!
A REALLY BESPOKE EXPERIENCE
tassianal2025,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00IT WAS A RAINNING DAY, BUT WE HAD SO MUCH FUN! SUSANA REALLY KNOWS HER WINES AND THE REGION. WE HAD AN SPECIAL AND BESPOKE TOUR PLAN FOR US BECAUSE OF ALL HER CONNECTIONS IN THE AREA, SO WE YOUR ABLE TO TASTE WINES OTHER TOURS DO NOT OFFER
An amazing way to spend your day!
Escape24414429015,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing wine tour! Our host Susana was beyond amazing and took us to four different wineries. The drive between wineries was very scenic and Susana gave us a great rundown of the history of the wineries we would be attending as well as information about the area. Each winery was unique and the wine was amazing. We enjoyed a beautiful lunch after one of our tasting's and it was so relaxing. All of the wineries had options for inside and outside seating so even though it rained on and off, we still had an absolutely amazing time and it was a perfect way to spend our last day in NZ before flying home. Susana was also kind enough to act as our private paparazzi and took photos of us throughout the day which she sent through the next day. It was such a lovely touch and we really appreciated it. We cannot recommend this tour enough!
A great fun wine trip
Eileen H,Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised, informative but most of all great fun. Pick up and drop off at our accommodation, great selection of boutique wineries and a lovely lunch. All 4 wineries provided us with an excellent range of their wines. Susana was the perfect guide and hostess.
Susana is the best! Great private Tour!
jameskS5527ZN,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of 4 did the Private Wine Trail Tour on January 29, 2025. We visited 4 of the Central Otago wineries, including a delicious lunch. Susana picked us up from our hotel in a clean, comfortable passenger van and did a wonderful job as our driver, guide, and photographer for the day. Her knowledge of the local wineries was exceptional. We appreciated her insights and commentary as we rode to each stop. We would highly recommend Susana if you want a fun and informative day. We loved her vibrant personality and professionalism!
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