Queenstown Wine Tour with Wine Dog | Adults Only

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Join a boutique wine tour in Queenstown's Gibbston Valley. Savor award-winning wines at three premium wineries, explore New Zealand's largest wine cave, and enjoy the landscape.

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

Experience Details

Experience a boutique small-group wine tour through Gibbston Valley—Central Otago’s renowned “Valley of the Vines.” Travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter with your knowledgeable local guide (and sometimes Bella, our friendly wine dog!) as you sip your way through three award-winning wineries.


Begin with a guided tour of New Zealand’s largest wine cave at Gibbston Valley Wines, followed by a tasting of their signature Pinot Noir, crisp whites, and elegant rosés. At Kinross, sample premium wines from their exclusive collective: Valli, Wild Irishman, High Garden, and Hawkshead. Enjoy a seasonal lunch at their winery restaurant (at your own expense).


Your final winery stop rotates daily, offering variety and unique flavours. With stunning scenery, curated tastings, and warm hospitality, this relaxed 5-hour experience is the perfect way to explore Queenstown’s wine country in style.

What You Get

Wine Cave Tour
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Lunch
Lunch is additional at a winery restaurant.

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Small-group tour (maximum of 10 guests per tour)
  • Minimum of 3 guests booked to operate the tour
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Exclusively for adults (18 and over)
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years

What You’ll Experience

Alpine Wine Tours | Queenstown (Pass By)

Your Queenstown wine adventure begins with a scenic drive through Central Otago’s iconic Gibbston Valley, led by your friendly local guide. You’ll visit three handpicked boutique wineries, beginning with a guided tour and tasting at Gibbston Valley Wines, including exclusive access to New Zealand’s largest wine cave. At your second stop, Kinross, enjoy a hosted tasting of premium wines from their collective of esteemed winemakers—Valli, Wild Irishman, Hawkshead, and High Garden. There’s time here to relax and enjoy a seasonal lunch at their winery bistro (at your own expense), with seating either outdoors in the wine garden or beside a cosy fire indoors. Your final stop rotates daily, featuring either Rockburn Wines or Brennan Wines, giving you a unique finish to your tasting journey. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy over 13 premium tastings, stunning vineyard scenery, and a relaxed, adults-only experience. And if you’re lucky, Bella the wine tour dog might join the fun!
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Gibbston Valley Winery

Journey inside New Zealand's largest wine cave on a guided 30 minute wine cave tour at Gibbston Valley Winery. As one of the region’s founding wineries, their focus is always on handcrafting premium wines and honouring the traditions that have made us a world-renowned destination, since releasing Central Otago's first commercial vintage in 1987.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
2

Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

Kinross offers an in-depth wine experience to showcase exceptional Central Otago wines along with tales of this industrious and proud wine region. Together with their Wine Partners - Hawkshead, High Garden, Valli and Wild Irishman - they invite you to share their world of wine. Kinross has been named the winner for the first Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award 2024, making their experiences the best in the country.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

Lunch at Kinross's winery restaurant where you can relax in their beautiful Wine Garden or get cosy in the Bistro to enjoy Chef Pete Franklin's beautifully crafted cuisine. Lunch is additional based on your preferences and budget with choices ranging from share plates, small plates and pizzas.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
4

Rockburn - Cellar Door

Rockburn Wines Cellar Door is nestled in the historic Stables - where history, innovation, and exceptional wine converge. Globally recognised and showered with accolades, Rockburn wines stand as a testament to the extraordinary skill of our viticultural and winemaking teams. Each sip tells a story of dedication, craftsmanship, and a commitment to excellence.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
We can pick up guests from select hotels in Queenstown otherwise we meet centrally in town at the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp & Shotover Streets). All drop offs after the wine tour will be centrally in town at the Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street.
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43 Camp Street, Camp Street, Otago Region, New Zealand, NZ, 9300

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Tour Operators bus stop at 43 Camp Street (corner of Camp & Shotover Streets). Bus stop is used by multiple tour companies.
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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