Hop on Hop off Wine Tour Queenstown Ultimate Luxury

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
7 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 11 guests
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Language
English
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Embrace luxury on Queenstown's original Hop on Hop off wine tour. Explore Gibbston Valley's wineries, enjoy tastings at Nockies Palette, tour Cardrona Distillery, or relax at Cardrona Hotel.

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

Experience Details

Experience Queenstown’s finest wineries, breweries, and wonders in luxury, with Queenstown’s original Hop on Hop off wine tour company. This tour uses a similar formula to the regular tour but with some added twists!


Once you leave the Gibbston Valley (12:15pm) you can choose 1 from the 3 options:


1a) First, enjoy the tranquillity of Nockies Pallette where you will savor a complimentary tasting and cheese platter. Explore their beautifully manicured gardens and historic church.


Your other option is to head up the Crown Range (Mountain Road with great photo opportunities) where you have the choice of visiting either the gorgeous Cardrona Hotel or Cardrona Distillery.


1b) At the distillery, enjoy a complimentary G&T on arrival then experience a 75-minute tour with a tutored tasting with your guide.

1c) Alternatively, relax at the famous Cardrona Hotel with its rustic charm and traditional pub food and enjoy a glass of wine or beer on us. The choice is yours...

What You Get

Complimentary G&T on arrival and distillery tour at Cardrona Distillery
Alcoholic beverages
(exclusively for people aged 18 and up)
Bottled water

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

The Ultimate Luxury Hop on Hop off Wine Tour

Duration:7 hours
Operating Schedule:9:50am - 10 am Pick up from any hotel within Queenstown 10:03am - Pick up 43 camp street, Queenstown 4:45pm or 5:30pm - Return to Queesntown.
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Queenstown

Pick up at any hotel within Queenstown
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43 Camp Street

Bus stop outside Marmolada Cafe
3

Frankton Bus Interchange (near Queenstown Airport)

4

AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre

Home of the worlds first iconic bungy jump.
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The Church Cellar Door and Cafe

Latest Cellar door to open in the Gibbston Valley
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Mt Rosa Wines

Fun and friendly wine tasting atmosphere in a renovated wool-shed.
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Brennan Wines

Family owned and operated vineyard, winery & cellar door producing limited quantities of finely-aged wines representing the potential of this exceptional wine region. You will find a unique and tasteful experience at Brennan.
8

Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

Kinross’s boutique Vineyard Hotel, Cellar Door & Bistro is the official Cellar Door for a fantastic selection: Coal Pit, Hawkshead, Kinross, Valli & Wild Irishman.
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Gibbston Tavern

Historically rich tavern with world class wine and craft beer.
10

Rockburn Cellar Door

In the art gallery space of the iconic Gibbston Tavern, Rockburn offers award-winning Pinot Noir as well as exceptional quality Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling & Rose.
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GT Tasting Room

A new gin tasting venue, in the heart of the Gibbston Valley
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Gibbston Valley Winery & Restaurant

Amazing wine, tasting and tours in NZ's largest wine cave.
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Nockies Palette & Stoneridge Cellar Door

Neighbours with a passion for art and making wine, have come together to open a cellar door. As an artist has a palette of paint, they now have a palette of hand crafted wines. Queenstown’s newest cellar door is Nockies Palette.
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Cardrona Distillery

Creating the finest spirits with pure Alpine water sourced from the heart of Mount Cardrona.
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Cardrona Hotel

Its rustic charm, spectacular mountain setting and rich history make it a must see while in Central Otago.
16

Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door

Known for their gastronomic lunch and dinner experience.
17

Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen

One of Queenstown's premier winery restaurants. Proud to offer an outstanding wine and food experience, located within a beautiful cottage and gardens. Inside and alfresco dining, child friendly.
18

Arrowtown

This is an historical gold mining town. Wonderful place to relax, dine and shop. Attractions include the famous Chinese Settlement and Lakes District Museum.
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The Winery - Arrowtown

The largest New Zealand Wine store in the world. Over 80 wines to taste along with whiskey and gin. Tapas and cheese boards available.
20

Gin Garden

Queenstown’s first boutique gin tasting room! Recently winning Best New Zealand London Dry at the World Gin Awards 2021. Gin tastings, delicious food, cocktails, Broken Heart flight boards and more available at the Gin Garden.
21

Gantley's Tavern

Open for coffee, beer or wine. They have a tap room menu which you can enjoy in their wonderful beer garden.
22

Strike Bowl

A 7 lane ten pin bowling and entertainment centre.
23

Canyon Brewing

Overlooking the mighty Shotover River, Canyon Food & Brew handcrafts award-winning beer in their open space micro-brewery.
24

Searchlight Brewery

Known to locals as the hidden gem of Queenstown.
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Queenstown

Return to Queenstown at 4:45pm or 5:30pm. Back to your hotel or dropped off in the heart of town.

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
We can pick you up from any hotel within the Queenstown area or along Frankton Road. At the end of the tour you will be dropped off back at your hotels.
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Meeting Point

Marmolada Cafe, Camp Street, Otago, New Zealand, NZ, 9300

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Bus stop outside Marmolada Cafe. Across the road from Queenstown I-site
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

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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