Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown Including Lunch | La Vacanza Travel

Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown Including Lunch

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, South Island, Queenstown
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Queenstown
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown New Zealand

Enjoy the views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkable mountain range on your way out of town.

Pass By: Lake Hayes, Lake Hayes, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island

Lake Hayes can look spectacular on a calm day.

Pass By: Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Kawarau Bridge, Gibbston New Zealand

See the famous AJ hackett bungy bridge, you might see someone jump on the way past!

Stop At: Gibbston, Gibbston, Otago Region, South Island

Visit the Gibbston wine region and stop into a vineyard for your first tasting.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bannockburn, Bannockburn, Cromwell, Central Otago, Otago Region, South Island

Enjoy a light platter lunch accompanied by a glass of wine of your choice at a local vineyard restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cromwell Heritage Precinct, Melmore Terrace, Cromwell 9310 New Zealand

Take a stroll through Old Cromwell

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cromwell, Cromwell, Central Otago, Otago Region, South Island

Enjoy a second tasting in the Cromwell wine region

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gibbston, Gibbston, Otago Region, South Island

Break up the journey home and enjoy a third and final tasting back in the Gibbston region

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Wine tastings at 4 vineyards/cellar doors
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Lunch - Shared platter-style lunch

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Minimum age is 18 years to consume alcohol
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to run.
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
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.

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Citizen_T

20 Apr, 2024

Fantastic experience! Phil was a great tour guide too! Definitely recommend and will do again for sure.

Megan_L

15 Apr, 2024

Great drive, plenty of local knowledge. Wonderful way to spend a day. Our host provided plenty of local knowledge, not just about the winery’s but also the local area.

Megan_E

14 Apr, 2024

John was an amazing guide and host! He was very knowledgable on the wine and area. He went out of his way to show us the beautiful surroundings, he was one of the best tour guides we have ever had. The wineries, food, and wine were all excellent. Highly recommend this tour!

Mohan_M

11 Apr, 2024

Al was an excellent tour guide. He managed the time well and was knowledgeable about the wines, which was a bonus. Please let him know that subsequent to our discussion, I was able to locate a Central Otago winemaker that produced Gruner Veltliner wines - Mount Edward; I recommend it. The wineries selected and wines sampled were perfect in that not only did they include a range of varietal expressions, but what Brennan winery was experimenting with was a delight to sample. The lunch and pinot noir at Carrick was a highlight. Loved also the ginger wine liqueur at Scott Base.

Kieran_W

01 Apr, 2024

John was our amazing guide for the day! Took us to some fantastic vineyards and provided great information and entertainment throughout the day. I highly recommend you do this if you are in the area it's well worth it.

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Vineyards were beautiful.

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Great value, unique and special wines

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A Must do Tour

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Definitely Must Experience

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Must do for wine lovers

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Great way to visit all the different regions of Central Otago

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Informative and FUN wine tour

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Great tour, great driver

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Best tour guide and a great experience

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Amazing Wine Tour experience

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Good wine and good company

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Best wine tour and driver ever!

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Informational Tour with Delicious Wine!

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Would recommend to anybody and everybody

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Pleasant experience

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A fantastic day trip if you have some time to spare in QT.

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Daft if you don’t do this tour

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A fun time with Greta wineries

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Fantastic day out.

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Most relaxing, informative and enjoyable day.

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Great experience and highly recommend

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Discover a little known wine region

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Great wine, great views and great cellar doors. 😌

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Great small group wine tour.

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