Discover 2 spectacular wine regions from Queenstown on a scenic day tour. Enjoy a relaxed day of fine cuisine and good company, sampling local cheeses and tasting premium cool climate wines in one of the world’s great Pinot Noir wine regions.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 6.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Hotel pick-up available from central Queenstown accommodation.
Small group: Limited to 12 participants

Highlights

Tour Australasia's largest wine cave with a wine and cheese pairing
Experience a tastings at 4 premium vineyards
Have a wine barrel cooked lunch consisting of 5 tasting dishes with wine matchings
Stroll through Old Cromwell town and Arrowtown and try handcrafted chocolates

Full description

Visit 4 premium vineyards over 2 wine subregions (Gibbston and the Cromwell/Bannockburn basin). Have a wine barrel cooked lunch consisting of 5 tasting dishes matched with wines for a unique tasting in Australasia's largest underground wine cave. Taste local cheeses at a local vineyard. Visit Old Cromwell town and the must-see Arrowtown. Have a taste of locally handcrafted chocolates at your leisure. Then, go on a stunning drive through the Kawarau Gorge whilst learning about the early pioneering history of this rugged region. View the historic Kawarau Bridge and original AJ Hackett Bungy.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off from central Queenstown
Experienced driver-guide
Transport
All wine tastings
Wine-barrel cooked lunch of 5 tasting dishes with wine matchings

Any additional wine purchases

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Please make known any special dietary requirements when booking
Activity requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate. In the unlikely event that this is not reached, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund

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4.7 /5

based on 10 reviews

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5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
5/5

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We really enjoyed the tour. Gary was friendly and informative, the wineries were wonderful. Loved the wine cave and Emily did a wonderful job at Gibston Valley Winery. Dominion Rd Winery had wonderful views and great wines. The meal was lovely, something different and the wines were well matched. Would have been nice to have a room of our own to enjoy the meal. Our last stop at Kinross was great too and we were able to taste wines from more than one winery. Altogether a fabulous day. Thank you!

October 6, 2020

Great tour, was well worth it

June 16, 2021

May 29, 2021

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings

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