Queenstown Dinner & Wine Experience (Adults Only) 3 Iconic Venues
Description
One of Queenstown’s most memorable evenings — a seamless dining experience across three iconic locations. This adults only small group experience (max 10 guests) is designed for couples and friends wanting more than a standard dinner reservation. Hosted by a knowledgeable New Zealand local, your evening flows effortlessly from one exceptional venue to the next, no planning, no waiting, just a relaxed and elevated experience from start to finish. Begin with a glass of Central Otago bubbles at Fino Wine Bar, set lakeside overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Continue to Swiftsure in historic Arrowtown for a beautifully crafted main course paired with a curated wine tasting. Finish at Eichardt’s The Grille with dessert and a perfectly matched wine in one of Queenstown’s most iconic lakefront settings. Three iconic venues. A curated two-course dining experience. One seamless, unforgettable evening. With just 10 seats per tour, availability is limited, if your date is open, it’s worth securing.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Fino Wine Bar – Lakeside Start with Central Otago Bubbles Begin your evening at the stunning Frankton Marina, overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. Enjoy a glass of premium Central Otago bubbles in a relaxed, lakeside setting — the perfect way to ease into the evening as your host sets the tone for what’s to come. A scenic and social start that instantly feels like a special occasion.
Swiftsure by Man O’ War – Premium Dining & Wine Experience Continue to historic Arrowtown for your main dining experience at Swiftsure, set above the charming Buckingham Green. Enjoy a beautifully prepared main course paired with a curated wine tasting, showcasing Central Otago wines. This is the heart of the evening — refined, relaxed, and full of flavour.
Eichardt's The Grille – Iconic Dessert & Wine Finale Finish your evening in the heart of Queenstown at one of its most iconic lakefront venues. Indulge in a dessert and wine pairing at Eichardt’s The Grille, overlooking the waterfront — a memorable and elegant way to end your night. A premium finish in a setting that defines Queenstown.
Travel through Queenstown, the vibrant alpine resort town set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Enjoy views of Lake Wakatipu, known for its deep blue waters and dramatic mountain scenery.
Pass the picturesque Lake Hayes, often described as one of the most beautiful small lakes in New Zealand.
Travel to Arrowtown, a charming historic gold mining village known for its preserved character and boutique feel.
Take in views of Coronet Peak, one of Queenstown’s iconic alpine landscapes.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum of 3 guests booked to operate the tour
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Reviews(36)
Emma was a great host to our Queenstown wine tour. We traveled to three different wineries and had a great lunch. Highly recommend booking.
Marshall, thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🍷 We’re delighted you enjoyed visiting three wonderful wineries and that your outdoor lunch was a highlight of the day. It’s fantastic to hear that me, Emma made your tour extra special — I love showing guests the very best of Central Otago. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Cheers from Emma and the team at Alpine Wine Tours
Great food, great wine, options to choose from, very outgoing tour guide Emma, friendly group to chat with, visited beautiful locations
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the Queenstown Progressive Dinner Tour—the great food, wine, and beautiful locations make for a pretty special evening. We love creating a fun and welcoming experience, so it’s fantastic to hear that you had a great time with both her and your fellow guests. There’s nothing better than good food, good wine, and good company! We’d love to host you again next time you’re in Queenstown. Cheers, Emma
Very pleasant evening and efficiently planned and run. Food choices were made in advance of each stop and were being served within minutes of arrival and nicely paired with wine choices. Each venue was quite different but very nice. Host/driver Grant was very engaging, knowledgeable, and fun. We were well taken care of!
Hi Lorine, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great evening exploring different locations around Queenstown and enjoying the food and wine pairings. Grant loves making the experience fun and engaging, so it’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed his hosting. Cheers, Emma
Emma & her dog Bella were informative & friendly hosts. While on tour we learned a lot about Queenstown & surrounding areas. First stop was Canyon Brewing where we enjoyed a flight of beer & a wine selection while viewing the Shotover River. We then headed to the Ayrburn Vineyard for dinner in a magnificent setting. The quality of food & drinks was amazing. Our last stop for dessert was in Queenstown with wonderful lake views.
Hi Gary, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour and it’s great to know you found it informative and friendly, and that you learned more about Queenstown and the surrounding areas. We’re happy that each stop—Canyon Brewing, Ayrburn, and the dessert stop in Queenstown—was a memorable part of your experience. The beautiful views and amazing food and drinks are always highlights, and we’re thrilled you had the chance to enjoy them. Cheers, Emma
I really loved the dinner location, food & wine tasting - we had a great group & Grant was a fabulous host !
Hi Shiwani, We love hearing you had a lovely evening on the dinner tour and enjoyed the different locations along the way! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great review as we really appreciate it. Cheers from Emma and the team
Got to taste a variety of great tasting gin and wine. We had dinner at a Winery that just opened- it was a stunning location with amazing lamb. Desert back down by the waterfront was a great way to end the evening. Our tour guide was super kind and made sure it was a great experience for all of us.
Thanks for leaving us such a great review, we love hearing that you all enjoyed the progressive dinner tour especially Ayrburn, the new food and wine destination in Arrowtown. Cheer Emma
Starting with the comfortable and luxurious transportation, we were picked up by Emma, and she was most friendly!!! Considering she is a Native of Queenstown, how lovely it was to have her take us on a private tour/AA journey featuring wine, spirits, and beer…all from New Zealand and made in the local region!!! I must also say…the dinner selections were quite delicious, as we dined at 3 different locations and enjoyed the food options as well as selected locations immensely!!! How happy we were to learn of a company that afforded us either a Private Tour option OR small-group tour…for those who like intimate settings!!! Enjoy!
Hi Diane, Wow, what an enjoyable night that was with both of you and I love hearing that you enjoyed the unique progressive dinner tour experience! Thank you for the most incredible review and amazing photos that captured the evening. I love hearing your feedback and that you enjoyed the lovely food and stunning craft beers, spirits and wines on the culinary journey around Queenstown. Have the best time in Queenstown and I'll keep in touch if I make it to New York! Thanks again for joining us, it was an absolute delight to meet you both. Cheers, Emma
We had a lovely evening with Emma as our host. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited three places and enjoyed some lovely food Thank you
Hi Melina, I'm happy to hear hear you all had a lovely evening and it was great getting to know you all. Thanks for the great review as we love hearing you enjoyed the night at the 3 restaurants we experience. Cheers from Emma and the team
What a beautiful day in Queenstown! Vicki was brilliant! Experienced wine from Gibbston, Mt Rosa and Akarua. Vicki was a brilliant host and made our day fun!
Hi Sherri, We love hearing that you all enjoyed the wine tour as part of your girls weekend in Queenstown, it's always such a fun experience! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review as we really appreciate it. Cheers from Emma and the team
The whole experience was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Vicki topped that by being th best guide
We love hearing you had an amazing experience with us and enjoyed all stunning food and wine on your culinary journey of restaurants. Thanks again for taking the time to leave us such a great review as we really appreciate it.
