Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour: 4 Wineries & Lunch
Description
Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their unique cool climate wines and discover why the Central Otago region has become world-renowned in its own right. Savour a delightful platter-style lunch made with locally sourced produce and accompanied by a flight of wines to taste. There may also be an opportunity to retrace history with a stroll through the charming historical settlement of Old Cromwell. Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide.
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Please note we will provide you with an exact pickup time when you have chosen your hotel. If your hotel is not listed, please advise your accommodation details and we will get back to you with the nearest pick up point.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to run.
Reviews(723)
We had a great time on our tour, sampling some terrific wines from the region and viewing some beautiful scenery. The lunch was fantastic, and our guide was very knowledgeable about the local history.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review. We are delighted that you had a wonderful day out with us, sampling some delicious wine and gorgeous scenery! We are also glad to know that lunch was a hit, and you appreciated our guide's knowledgable commentary throughout the day. Thanks again, and we hope to welcome you back again on tour with us in the future!
I did this tour solo unexpectedly and had a great time. Martin (our guide) was great. I really enjoyed Waitiri which was our first stop. I enjoyed the quaintness of the place and the staff which was also the experience at Misha’s. Carrick did provide a very nice lunch which catered to me as a vegetarian. The wine and the views were good but I did feel like the experience was a bit commercial. Our last stop at Kincross was great, the wines were so good I subscribed to receive a delivery.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your day with Martin and that each winery offered something unique. Waitiri creek, Misha's and Kinross are all fantastic hosts, and we're pleased to hear that Carrick was able to provide a lunch that catered well to your dietary requirements. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the wines at Kinross so much that you signed up for delivieries! We hope to welcome you back to Central Otago again soon!
Excellent day out, the tour guide was friendly, funny & knowledgeable. The venues were all stunning & the lunch was delicious.Nice to have a smaller group who were all friendly.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it really means a lot to us! Our guides pride themselves on their local history, recommendations & wine knowledge - this ensures the tour has something for everyone! We are very pleased you enjoyed wine touring with Appellation!
We had the best day out with our tour guide John. He made everyone feel so welcome and his knowledge of the wineries and Queenstown was amazing. Our bus had 3 couples including us and we had so much fun, lots of laughs together. Highly recommend this tour, best day out and best value. Every winery was fantastic.
Hi Vicki, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic day with John. He loves sharing his knowledge of our local wineries and Queenstown, and it's great to know he made everyone feel welcome and helped create such a fun atmosphere for your group. We will make sure to pass your kind words on to him. We're also thrilled you enjoyed all of the wineries and felt the tour offered great value. Thank you for your recommendation - it means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another wine adventure the next time you're in Queenstown! Many Thanks, Jade
What a great day out! Tasted amazing wines from winemakers I was completely unaware existed. Beautiful scenery and locations. Lunch was incredible. Craig our guide was excellent, funny and full of information.
Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Craig, and you had the chance to try some wines you would not usually have come across. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time in New Zealand, and we can welcome you back again some time!
We had a wonderful experience. All of the wineries provided excellent service, and our guide, Martin, was excellent. We learned a great deal about the area and enjoyed some wonderful wine.
Thank you for the brilliant review! It's fantastic to hear that you had a great time on tour with Martin, and you enjoyed some wine with a side of local knowledge. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
This was an amazing tour with different wines and vineyard stories and an amazing food experience at The Stoker Room in the middle and a cheese platter to end. Every vineyard we visited created a personable experience which no doubt can be attributed to the relationship held with Appellation Wine Tours and our excellent guide Marty. It was truly one of the best wine tours I have experienced and I will be recommending this experience to my friends and family.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We do pride ourselves on our relationships with our local wineries, and thrilled to hear that came across on your tour. We hope to welcome you back again another time!
We had a delightful experience with a knowledgeable and amusing guide and some good wines.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review! We are glad you had a wonderful experience on tour with us. Hope to see you again soon!
John was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable and freindly with a good sense of humour - good number of wineries and a nice lunch - we both enoyed ourselves
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are glad you enjoyed your tour with John and hope to welcome you back to Central Otago again in the future!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an absolutely fantastic day with Appellation Wine Tours in Queenstown. The tour was beautifully organised with a small group of 7 and gave a wonderful taste of the spectacular Central Otago wine region. The selection of vineyards was excellent, showcasing not only incredible wines but also the stunning scenery that makes Otago so special. A special thank you to Paul, whose knowledge of the region, local history, and winemaking was outstanding. His friendly, easy-going attitude made the day relaxed, informative, and a lot of fun. He was the perfect guide and helped make the experience truly memorable. A fantastic day from start to finish! 🍷🍇🏔️
Thank you for leaving such a great review! We are so happy you had a fantastic day on tour with Paul, and appreciated his wealth of knowledge. It's always great to hear that our guests have made some great memories on tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
