For those who prefer a leisurely afternoon, this private wine tour is the perfect way to explore the best of Central Otago’s boutique wineries without the rush of a full-day itinerary. You’ll be picked up directly from your accommodation between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, depending on your location and the day’s plan. From there, we’ll visit three handpicked boutique cellar doors, where you’ll enjoy an intimate, personalised wine-tasting experience. Along the way, learn about the region’s history, winemaking techniques, and the unique characteristics that make Central Otago wines so exceptional. At one winery, a shared cheese platter accompanies your tasting. Please contact us in advance to inform us of any dietary restrictions or special requests for your tour.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 8 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
We will visit 3 boutique wineries in the Gibbston area
Please contact us in advance to inform your pickup location.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $172 per person for this Queenstown experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM.
It can: 8 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please contact us in advance to inform your pickup location. Pickup points include Hurley's of Queenstown.
The experience is available in PT, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 75 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Queenstown Winery Tours.
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Susana was a fantastic host. She was so knowledgeable and a lovely person to spend an afternoon with between our tastings. Would highly recommend this tour
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Dear Avid readers My friend and I as two middle aged doctors booked the afternoon boutique wine tour as a birthday treat for my friend. I can safely say we were blessed to have Susana as our tour guide making our trip smooth and sensational, as well as highly informative. Needless to say though most importantly she made sure my friend had a magical birthday, and made me the lord of the rings fan, finish with a big smile on my face! As an added bonus, ending the trip by a fireplace with cheese platter and ginger the gorgeous dog as warm companion while we sipped our last wines of the day was superb. Thankyou again Susana. Best Wishes Shahab
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This was a really enjoyable tour. Susanna was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who's own interest in wine shone through. The wineries selected were diverse, unique, and were not crowded. We had time and space to enjoy each in comfort and without pressure which was lovely. An unexpected highlight was hanging out with Ginger (the winery dog).
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Susana was a fantastic tour guide and my partner and I loved our private wine tour through Queenstown. We felt we had plenty of time, loved the selection of wineries and the insights Susana offered. We had individual hosts leading our tasting at each of the wineries so felt like such an intimate experience. Being the off season we had some of the wineries to ourself which we loved and there were no crowds. Fantastic value for money and perfect for a smaller group wanting an intimate experience. We can't wait to be back!
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Susana was an excellent host and.took us to three of Central Otago's best wineries. Always knowledgeable and engaging; great taste in music. Would recommend!
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Booked this tour months in advance and was absolutely horrified that it was cancelled 24 hours prior to the tour. What made it worse was the lack of communication - no email explaining why, no apology, no nothing. My advice is go elsewhere and pick a reputable company that tries not to ruin holidays of a lifetime. Reprehensible behaviour from this company.
We’re very sorry to hear how disappointed you were with the cancellation and the impact it had on your plans. We did send out communication regarding the cancellation; however, as your booking was made through a third-party provider, it’s possible this was not received directly. The reason for the cancellation—low participant numbers making the tour financially unviable—was also communicated via that platform. We’d also like to clarify that the tour was not cancelled just hours before departure, and we made efforts to provide as much notice as possible once it became clear the minimum numbers wouldn’t be met. That said, we completely understand how frustrating this situation is, especially when you’ve booked well in advance, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. As our other reviews reflect, we take great pride in delivering high-quality experiences and excellent service. Situations like this are rare and never taken lightly, and we do our best to communicate and manage them as fairly as possible. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry we couldn’t deliver the experience you were looking forward to on this occasion.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our wine tour with Susanna. She was amazing - extremely friendly, knowledgeable and great fun. We went to 3 great wineries all with different experiences. A wonderful afternoon and highly recommended. Michael and Vicki
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Susana was fun, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, an all-round excellent guide who made the tour both informative and enjoyable. What really stood out was her attention to detail. She remembered the information I had shared in advance about my family joining the tour, which made the experience feel thoughtful and personalised. It was also clear she has strong relationships with the local wineries, as we were often hosted in side or private rooms, adding to the intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Although the tour focuses on Pinot Noir, a highlight of the region, Susana made sure the white wine drinker on the tour was equally well catered for, which was greatly appreciated. Overall, a beautifully curated experience and a wonderful introduction to Central Otago’s wine scene. If you’ve visited wineries in the area before, be sure to let Susana know in advance, she can tailor the tour so you experience places you haven’t been to before.
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Susana was just gorgeous and fantastic,new her wines& the region so well ,plenty of laughter along the way which adds greatly to the wonderful experience we had,would definitely recommend ,we enjoyed our wine's 🍷🍷
Thanks for this fantastic review and for recommending us! Sláinte ☘️
A fantastic experience from start to finish! Susana was fun, friendly, knowledgeable, and an all around great guide. The afternoon tour was a wonderful introduction to a beautiful wine growing area and the people who make it special. Would absolutely recommend!
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