Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown

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What You’ll Experience
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6 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English
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Explore Central Otago's flavors with guided wine tastings, New Zealand's largest wine cave, and a gourmet oak-barrel lunch. Visit historical Arrowtown and Cromwell, and enjoy expert storytelling.

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

Experience Details

Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.


Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and savour a unique lunch with 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines.


You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Arrowtown, and Old Cromwell (when time permits). 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.


At the end of your tour you will be returned to your accommodation.


What You Get

Knowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary
Snacks
Enjoy a lovely cheese platter which accompanies one of the wine tastings
Transport by luxury vehicle
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to run
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Lake Hayes (Pass By)

Take in the incredible views of Lake Hayes on a good day.

Kawarau Suspension Bridge (Pass By)

View the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge and home of the AJ Hackett Bungy

AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre (Pass By)

You might get to see people throwing themselves off the bridge on the way past!
1

Gibbston Valley Winery

Take a guided tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Bannockburn

Bannockburn is the second wine sub-region we visit and we will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

The Stoaker Room Cromwell

Enjoy an unforgettable wine and food matching experience. Utilising retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels, Wild Earth steams, bakes, grills and smokes their delicious array of regional food, which is then matched with Wild Earth wines.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
4

Cromwell

Cromwell is the third wine sub-region we visit on this tour. We will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Cromwell Heritage Precinct

Optional visit to historic Cromwell town (time & weather permitting)
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Gibbston

We head back into the Gibbston region for a tasting and cheese pairing.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Our final stop for the day is in historic Arrowtown. Check out the Chinese Settlement or take a wander down the main street.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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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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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: May 27, 2025
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10 meals
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