Wineries

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour From Queenstown

Queenstown vineyard with wine glasses and gourmet food platter on table.

Queenstown vineyard with wine glasses and gourmet food platter on a table.

Queenstown gourmet food and wine tour with vineyard and tasting experience.

Group of tourists enjoying a Gourmet Food and Wine Tour in Queenstown, sampling local delicacies at a vineyard with mountainous backdrop

Indulge in a day of sampling fine wines, local cuisine, and admiring spectacular alpine scenery. Join an expert wine guide on a tasting journey through 3 Central Otago wine sub-regions and premium vineyards.

Highlights

Discover the best sights and tastes of Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell in a small group for a more personalized experience.
Hotel transfers included in your ticket ensure a comfortable ride with scenic stops and photo opportunities en route.
Visit 3 premium vineyards, and explore the largest underground wine cave in New Zealand in Gibbston Valley.
Tickle your taste buds with a wine barrel-cooked lunch consisting of 5 dishes with 5 wine pairings.
Appreciate the local history and learn about the formation of the wine region by visiting Arrowtown.
Enjoy a glimpse into the past as you stroll through Old Cromwell (if time permits)
Indulge in the decadence of an artisan chocolate gift box on the way back to your accommodation.

Inclusions

Expert, English-speaking wine guide
Return CBD hotel transfers
Visit 3 wine sub-regions
Tastings at 3 premium vineyards and The Stoaker Room
Cheeseboard to accompany wine tastings
Wine-barrel cooked lunch with matching wines
Artisan chocolate gift box
Visit to historic Arrowtown
Stroll through Old Cromwell (if time permits)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your Experience

A Day Full of Indulgence in Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell

Visiting the beautiful vineyards and wine regions of Queenstown is a rare treat for wine connoisseurs and laymen alike. After a scenic drive following pick-up from your accommodation, follow your guide on a journey that will immerse you into the sights and tastes of 3 wine sub-regions of Central Otago - Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell.

The tour takes you to the largest underground wine cave in New Zealand, followed by a hearty lunch consisting of 5 dishes prepared in retired oak barrels. Paired with 5 complementing wines, the meal and drinks are a match made in culinary heaven! More tastings await at 3 premium vineyards and The Stoaker Room.

A Dose of History in Arrowtown

Once you are pleasantly full with food and wine, it is time to retrace history. Visit the historic settlements of Arrowtown, and if time permits, enjoy a stroll through Old Cromwell. Your knowledgeable guide will ply you with fun facts and stories that will shed light on the early pioneering history and the formation of the wine region.

A final indulgence awaits at the end of the tour in the form of some artisan chocolates. Relive the memories of the day as you savor the taste of the handmade delights on your way back.

Know Before You Go

Restrictions

This tour can accommodate a maximum of 12 people in 1 group.
The experience is restricted for guests aged 6 and under.

Timings

Daily: 9:30am onwards.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs.
While booking, please provide the name of your hotel.
If your hotel is not in the pick-up zone, you will be provided with the nearest pick-up location.
On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.