Small Group Queenstown Highlights Tour: Wine, Platters, History

Name: Small Group Queenstown Highlights Tour: Wine, Platters, History
Start: 2027-07-28T08:30:00Z
Location: Queenstown-Lakes

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US$141.30 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: July 28, 2027

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Queenstown-Lakes

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 14 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine scenery, panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu, and the region's rich history and culture.

Visit the vibrant Ayrburn precinct, explore the charming gold-mining village of Arrowtown, and finish your experience with a wine tasting and cheese platter at a local Central Otago vineyard. Combining breathtaking landscapes, local heritage, and world-class wine, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Queenstown and its surrounds.

Operating daily from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with selected Queenstown hotel pickups included, this experience is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone seeking a relaxed and scenic introduction to the region.

What You Get

Wine tasting at a local winery (non-alcoholic options are available)

Commentary from an entertaining local guide

On-board WiFi

WiFi on board

Good To Know

Minimum numbers of 2 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Queenstown Hill

Start your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre or at selected hotels. From here we start our sightseeing with a short drive to the top of Queenstown Hill, where we take in the iconic viewpoint showing off the town and famous backdrop.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Ayrburn

Head to Queenstown’s newest hospitality precinct and enjoy a barista-made coffee or hot beverage. Take some free time to explore the beautifully restored historic buildings, boutique venues, and lush gardens at your own pace.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

In Arrowtown, we allow you free time to explore this adorable mining village. Join our guide for gold panning, or take one of our maps and explore on your own, visiting the famous Arrowtown Bakery, and local gift stores, or stock up on treats from the Remarkable Sweet Shop.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Nockie's Palette and Stoneridge Cellar Door

No introduction to Queenstown is complete without experiencing the region’s world-renowned wines. The tour concludes with a relaxed wine tasting and artisan cheese platter at a local vineyard, offering the perfect introduction to the flavours and character of Central Otago.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included