Top Queenstown Wine Tasting Tours

Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour - All-Inclusive 4 Wineries & Lunch

Sample Central Otago’s famous wine and food on a half-day tasting tour from Queenstown. Enjoy a lunch of traditional New Zealand food and delicious wine in a local restaurant. Travel through the scenic Kawarau Gorge to three boutique wineries and explore the biggest underground wine cellar in New Zealand at Gibbston Valley. Sample premium wines and gain insight into the different grape varietals that flourish in the region’s fertile soils.

Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $145

Discover some of New Zealand's finest wines on a full-day tour of the Central Otago wine region from Queenstown. Visit multiple wineries, sip wine in Australasia's largest wine cave, enjoy a gourmet lunch with wine pairings, and sample local cheeses. Visit the Cromwell Heritage Precinct and learn about the Otago Gold Rush, too. Numbers are limited on this small-group tour that includes wine tastings, lunch, transportation, and hotel transfers.

Taste a fantastic lunch cooked in retired Pinot Barrels matched with local wines

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Spend an afternoon tasting South Island wines and taking in the scenery of Central Otago on a half-day tour from Queenstown. Admire the mountain and river views en route, including people bungee jumping from the Kawarau Bridge if you’re lucky. Your guide will take you to three wineries for tastings and a wine cave tour. The tour includes wine tastings, a cheeseboard, and handy hotel transfers.

Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you explore at your own pace through Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley. Enjoy a relaxed, full afternoon of wine tastings, cheese platters, lunch options, craft beer, or gin experiences, all while soaking in the stunning Central Otago scenery, from mountains and rivers to the charming historic village of Arrowtown. Wine tastings, food, and drinks are purchased directly at each winery, so you’re in control of what you spend and how you enjoy your day. As a top-rated Queenstown Wine Tour, we deliver an exceptional, personalized experience, making us the best way to explore Queenstown’s wine scene. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends, or independently, our family-owned, locally operated service ensures a personal, authentic, and unforgettable experience in New Zealand’s premier wine region.

Queenstown Wine Tour

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

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from $58

Discover boutique cellar door and vineyard locations

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from $163

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $61

Enjoy an evening of drinking without worrying about getting home safely on this wine and craft beer tour. Visit three wineries or breweries in the Gibbston region, with tastings at each and shared antipasto platters at one location. As you go, your guide tells you all about the region’s history, for an enjoyable and informative trip. Transfers from central Queenstown are included, and the small-group tour creates a friendly atmosphere.

Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $151

Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour (Adults Only) | Kiwi Host, Max10

Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour: A Taste of Central Otago

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $145

Enjoy a mixture of scenic cruising and action as you blast across Lake Wakatipu and down the world-famous Shotover and Kawarau Rivers with 45km of unforgettable thrills, 360 degree spins and exhilaration in one of the world’s most stunning locations. Enjoy tastings at four premium vineyards over three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston and the lesser-known Cromwell and Bannockburn basin. Stop in for lunch at a vineyard restaurant and take a stroll around the stunning grounds, viewing the barrel hall and wine-making facilities if this is of interest. Savour a delightful platter-style lunch made with locally sourced produce and paired with a flight of wines. Sit back and relax in our luxury Mercedes-Benz minivans, taking in the sights while our specialist Wine Guide provides a full commentary on the wine, sights and early history, ensuring an entertaining drive with plenty of photo opportunities along the way.

Jet Boat and Wine Tour - 45 Minute Jet Boat, 4 Wineries & Lunch

Jet Boat and Wine Tour - 45 Minute Jet Boat, 4 Wineries & Lunch

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Save yourself the trouble of finding a sober driver on this late-afternoon tour of several renowned Central Otago wineries. Drive from wine cave to cellar door with your guide at the wheel and sample a wide range of wines from the picturesque Gibbston Valley wine-producing region. Learn more about local wine and viticulture as you go. This adults-only tour offers a sophisticated atmosphere without including snacks or food.

Experience the Best of Queenstown: Sip Exceptional Wines in Breathtaking Gibbston Valley!"

Queenstown Afternoon Wine Tour (Adults Only) | Kiwi Host, Max 10

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(92)

from $145

Sample Central Otago wines without the stress of choosing a sober driver. Enjoy included hotel pickup from Queenstown on a leisurely drive around celebrated wineries in the Gibbston Valley. Have lunch at a winery restaurant (own cost). Go behind the scenes at the country’s oldest wine cave and sample a range of varietals, from pinot noirs to various whites. Canine lovers will also enjoy being accompanied by Bella the dog.

Queenstown Wine Tour: Sipping Through Scenic Vines

Queenstown Wine Tour + Wine Cave (Adults Only) Kiwi Host, Max 10

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(219)

from $151

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour

(150)

from $116

Riding to the the wineries of Gibbston Valley

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Take your time on a self-guided wineries cycling tour starting at The Church Cellar Door in Gibbston Valley. Follow the Arrow and Kawarau River gorges to the famous bungee-jump bridge over the Kawarau. Continue to the Gibbston Valley wine region, cycling 11 miles (17 kilometers) of easy trails suitable for varying abilities. Stop when and where you want along the way, including many top wineries.

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from $67

Bike the Gibbston wineries with Around The Basin

Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(49)

from $61

Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

4 to 5 hours

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from $175

Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $28

Enjoy mountain and lake views from a different angle when you cruise from Queenstown aboard the vintage “TSS Earnslaw” steamship or the modern “Spirit of Queenstown” catamaran across Lake Wakatipu to the Walter Peak High Country Farm. Refuel with a gourmet barbecue lunch featuring Central Otago specialties, salads, desserts, and local cheeses at the Colonel’s Homestead. Learn about local rural life during sheep-shearing and sheepdog demonstrations at the farm.

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $102

Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown

Visit the world famous Gibbston Valley Winery

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Cyclists who enjoy spending time in nature will love this easy shuttle and rental option. After a transfer from Queenstown to Arrowtown, get kitted out with a mountain bike or e-bike and helmet. With bike rental included, you won’t worry about whether your bike is suitable for the trails. A detailed map is included, so you won’t get lost, and you’ll have the freedom to cycle at your own pace.

Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $61

Arriving at Desert Heart for wine tasting

Qualmark Accredited Cromwell Classic Car Wine Tours is unique among Central Otago wine-tasting tours. This is no whirlwind mini bus tour crammed with strangers but two to four friends, family, or associates traveling in a Classic Mercedes 300SE. The Cromwell Basin has a remarkable story largely untold, overshadowed on most wine bottles by two words-Central Otago. The fact is the Cromwell Basin has by far Central Otago's largest concentration of vineyards and wineries. Over 40 at last count. World-recognized Pinot Noir as well as excellent Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon plus many more. All are produced from vines growing in the schist soils of the Cromwell Basin

Cromwell Wine Tasting Tour using Classic Car

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Ride first - Drink after. 3-hour eBike ride traversing some of the most beautiful countrysides in New Zealand with 2 hours wine tasting in 2 wineries at the end of the ride. A ride through the vineyards and exploring the vine growing secrets. An exclusive personal wine tasting experience accompanied with the artisan local platter. Comments and tips about wine from our knowledgeable guide. An enchanting eBike ride over historic suspension bridges. Visiting the world’s first permanent Bungy jumping site. Historic information about the Central Otago area and feeding farm animals along the way. Small groups allow you to enjoy your tour in privacy with the nature. The tour is suitable for families with children. The alcohol drinks will not be served to minors (NZ minimum age) and it will be replaced with N/A soft drinks and snacks.

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from $224

Guided eBike Wine Tour Ride to the Vines

Guided eBike Wine Tour Ride to the Vines

A self-drive adventure awaits in Queenstown, where culinary exploration meets playful riddle-solving. Spend 4-5 hours discovering local flavors while gathering picnic delights from artisanal spots. Kick off your journey with a warm beverage and a gourmet picnic basket, then embark on a scavenger hunt through scenic lakeside views and charming boutiques. Conclude your day at a picturesque picnic spot, where surprise activities and tastings await, making this experience perfect for couples, friends, or families looking to savor the region’s hidden gems.

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from $189

Standard Mystery Picnic Adventure in Queenstown

Standard Mystery Picnic Adventure in Queenstown

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This half-day tour is not just a superb introduction to the Central Otago wine-growing region: it’s also an invitation to experience the culture and manaaki, or hospitality, of the local Māori community. Start with a traditional Māori greeting and receive the power of the ceremonial haka in a picturesque Otago location. Then visit several local wineries across the region to sample popular wines and enjoy a cheese platter.

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from $192

Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

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from $186

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What are people saying about Queenstown

Helen_A, Jun 2026

Drinks with new friends

The wineries were excellent. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Thanks to our tour guide/driver Katy we had a great time. She was very considerate of our needs (it was so cold even with the alcohol). We met new friends and laugh a lot. It was a great way to start our stay in Queenstown. Thanks Katy!

Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot

Bruce_S, May 2026

Wonderful 4 hours

Even though it was mostly cloudy and quite cool, this was a fantastic experience for me and my wife. The scenery was spectacular and we stopped at two different wineries and enjoyed the wine tastings. A lot of the trail is alongside the road, but there is a fair amount of the trail that deviates from the road and goes down along the river. Once away from the traffic, and alongside the river, it just feels completely different and you're kind of in awe. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone who is into this sort of thing. We did use the e-bikes which made things quite easy for both of us. My only suggestion to the bike shop was to have the option of paying a little bit more and having the helmets that can communicate with each other. We have them at home and they are fantastic. When we go bike riding. You can carry on a conversation. Even though your partner or friends are spread out. I think it would be a good option for the bike shop. Anyway, great experience and beautiful scenery and good wine. What else can you ask for?

Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour - All-Inclusive 4 Wineries & Lunch

MADOKA_G, May 2026

I love this tour

It was my first time going on a winery tour, and I was super excited! Thank you so much for such a beautiful tour — I met so many lovely people 😊 I’m not really good at drinking, but my friend loves wine, and seeing her so happy made me really happy too 🥹

Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Katherine_C, May 2026

A wonderful afternoon out

I booked this tour with a friend while we had a fun weekend in Queenstown. Blake was our guide and he did an amazing job ensuring we all had a great time. Lunch was delicious and all the wineries visited gave us tastings with very knowledgeable staff. Would highly recommend this tour if you are looking to experience the wine region of Queenstown.

Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour

Natasha_G, Apr 2026

Plenty of time

Read the reviews and knew we needed to take note of signage. Spent 1hr in Arrowtown for breakfast at Provisions before heading off. Crossed the road too early after bunjy bridge and went off track. Realised and got back. Scenery is amazing and we loved the live music at Kinross. Finished with plenty of time at the final destination.

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

LesleyJill_B, Apr 2026

Awesome wine trail tour...

Awesome wine trail tour of three Queenstown well established wineries. We all had a really enjoyable day with our excellent tour host/driver who was very knowledgeable showing us the sites of the wider area having lived in the area for a number of years. We all had an absolutely brilliant day and would highly recommend to others. AA++.

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

Rhonda_M, Apr 2026

Great day

A very well organised tour with quality wine tastings and vineyards. Presentations were given by knowledgeable staff and lunch was delicious in a casual and fun atmosphere. A good sized group of twelve in a minibus. The tour leader was excellent and provided lots of history about NZ and the wine regions. Big thanks to Ben! I would definitely recommend this tour company.

Queenstown Wine Tour

Valerie_H, Apr 2026

Awesome Day Wine Tasting!

We had a wonderful day wine tasting! Fabian was a wonderful host and guide throughout the day. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and made our experience so fantastic! The best part of the experience was being able to choose where and when we wanted to taste. No set schedule. We had as much time as we wanted to taste, eat and/or explore. Truly a 5 star experience. Would book this experience again and recommend to others!

Queenstown Wine Tour + Wine Cave (Adults Only) Kiwi Host, Max 10

Theresa_S, Mar 2026

Fun experience definitely recommended

Emma did an excellent job and provided a wonderful day. She was knowledgeable and shared wine and local information. The tastings she had arranged were wonderful fun places with friendly knowledgeable staff and Emma took care of every detail. There was no pressure to buy anything. Bella the wine dog was a sweet addition.

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Christa_P, Jan 2026

Delightful!

First, let me start by saying, our driver Keri made the tour one of the best we have taken. She was personable, helpful and when an issue went sideways at our first stop, she handled it with grace & humour. Her recommendations on what to do and see were spot on. This the second hop on hop off wine experience and it did not disappoint! Do it, you will not regret it.

Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

Veronica_N, Aug 2025

Shanay was our guide and...

Shanay was our guide and from the outset she made the whole experience fun. She was knowledgeable about the area and was engaging and funny. Nothing was a problem for Shanay even when we needed an urgent pit stop. The wineries were great but I think our favourite place was the first tavern.