Gourmet Food and Wine Tour From Queenstown

About this experience

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour From Queenstown This guided food and wine tour takes you through Central Otago's three premier wine regions: Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell. Your guide leads the group to three premium vineyards, through New Zealand's largest underground wine cave, and to the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown. The small group experience is capped at a maximum of 12 guests and includes return hotel transfers from central Queenstown. Throughout the day, your expert guide shares insights into the region's winemaking history, geology, and unique microclimates. At each vineyard, the host serves tastings of signature wines alongside local cheeses. A five-course lunch, cooked in retired oak barrels, is served with wine pairings as part of the guided visit. The tour balances wine education with regional history, scenic drives, and gourmet dining, rounding off with artisan chocolates on the return journey to Queenstown, making it one of the most comprehensive wine tasting experiences in the region. What is Included Return hotel transfers from central Queenstown Guided visits to three premium vineyards with hosted wine tastings Guided tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave in Gibbston Valley Cheese pairings served alongside wine tastings Five-course lunch cooked in retired oak barrels, with wine pairings served by the host Visit to historic Arrowtown Artisan chocolate gift box Expert guide with local knowledge Small group experience (maximum 12 guests) Good to Know The tour runs as a full-day experience with hotel pickup from central Queenstown locations. Valid photo ID is required for wine tastings, and the experience is recommended for guests over 6 years old, with no alcohol served to minors. Please notify any dietary restrictions at the time of booking to ensure your lunch requirements are met. The tour includes scenic drives between locations with photo opportunities, and if time permits, the guide may also take the group to Old Cromwell's heritage buildings. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for vineyard visits and exploring Arrowtown's preserved streets. The experience brings together wine education, local history, and gourmet dining in a relaxed small group setting. For those interested in exploring more of the region's attractions, consider pairing this tour with a scenic helicopter flight over Central Otago or discovering more of Queenstown's day tour options. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Visit three premier Central Otago wine regions: Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell
• Explore New Zealand's largest underground wine cave
• Five-course lunch with wine pairings cooked in retired oak barrels
• Small group capped at 12 guests for an intimate experience
• Return hotel transfers included from central Queenstown
• Tour stops at a historic Central Otago gold mining site

What is included

• Return hotel transfers from central Queenstown
• Visits to three premium vineyards
• Exploration of underground wine cave
• Five-course lunch with wine pairings
• Visit to historic Arrowtown gold mining town
• Expert guide throughout the tour

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.