Central Otago Small Group Wine Trail Tour: Exclusive Experience From Queenstown
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Embark on an exclusive small group wine trail tour from Queenstown and indulge in the finest wines of the Central Otago region. Customize your itinerary and visit boutique wineries off the beaten path for a personalized and unforgettable experience.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Queenstown Winery Tours - We will visit wineries in Gibbston, Central Otago
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert local guidance
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Live commentary on board
  • Wine tasting experiences
  • Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
  • Inclusive of local taxes and GST
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (options available for purchase)
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day small group exploration of the Central Otago Wine Trail departing from Queenstown. Dive into a tailored journey, designed to your preferences, which showcases some of the most eminent wines Otago’s Wine Trail offers.

Start your expedition with the convenience of a complimentary pick-up from your hotel and then journey to the core of Gibbston on a half-day small group expedition visiting four winery cellars with a custom itinerary dependent on your initial booking selections. Traverse into the ‘valley of the vines’ to discover wineries tucked away amongst the stunning mountain scenery and dramatic gorges.

Explore four lesser-known, boutique wineries that are hidden gems. There is no predetermined itinerary, so every day holds new surprises. The selection of wineries for each day’s visit will be determined based on the unique composition of your group. The main emphasis is on exceptional wines and welcoming, knowledgeable staff.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise your pick up address at time of booking
  • Please check your messages the day before your tour to confirm the exact time of your pick up
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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977mablem
Apr 11, 2024
Wonderful Wine Trail Tour in Central Otago - We had an amazing day touring vineyards and tasting wines with Susana! She was kind, friendly, and very knowledgable about wine. She picked 4 great wineries for us to visit, each with its own unique atmosphere and delicious wines. Not only were the vineyards beautiful, but we also got to drive through much of the gorgeous Central Otago region including mountains, river gorges, and more. Susana made everything smooth and easy, and also took many stunning photos of us throughout the day. This is the perfect tour for friends, families, couples, or any other group! Thank you Susana!
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Zoesherratt
Jan 4, 2024
Great wine tasting experience - I had a great day with Susana and Queenstown Winery Tours. The wineries we visited were great, with a good variety of wines on offer. Every cellar door we went to had knowledgeable staff that talked us through the history and profile of the wines. You have the option to buy bottles as you go, which I did - it was great wine! Between each winery visit Susana was excellent at explaining where we were going next and what types of wines we would be offered. Susana's enthusiasm and energy made the trip, she gave everyone on the tour space to chat and get to know each other - as a solo traveller this makes a huge difference and I had great time with everyone on the tour.
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Resort18062142113
Dec 17, 2023
Great Tour..thanks Susana - Excellent tour. Highly recommend. Susana was patient, knowledgeable and lots of fun. The wineries we visited were perfect and we never felt rushed.
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Jbart1995
Nov 17, 2023
Best wine tour! - This tour was beyond anything I expected. Susanna was beautiful and was an amazing tour guide with lots of information! I recommended ordering a cheese board as you will need food in those bellies after all the drinking. The venues we visited were so gorgeous and the private tastings made it a great experience!
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Excursion21868947189
Oct 10, 2023
Great day out! - We really enjoyed our wine tour! The wineries were gorgeous and our tour guide Susana was amazing, providing lots of fun facts along the way and ensuring the wine tastings were tailored to our palates and preferences
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Laurenyac87
Aug 21, 2023
Fun and great value! - Susana was such a great host and we had the best time!! This tour was so reasonably priced for what you get. We spent the whole day and went to 4 wineries, all with wine tasting included! Susana made the day fun and she was very informative and professional. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Paul
May 26, 2023
Absolutely fantastic Wine Tours! Very knowledgeable, and a complete pleasure to deal with. Thanks Susana - A sensational Tour Operator! Susana was great to deal with. We had a group of 7, that visits different wine regions regularly, we have specific requirements, and Susana was fantastic. She quickly understood what we were after in our two day Private Wine Tour and was a pleasure to deal with. Cannot recommend her highly enough. Thanks again Susana!🥂🍷🍷
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Josmond93
Nov 17, 2022
Best Queenstown wine tour available - Highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area. Susana was incredibly informative and made the day extremely enjoyable.
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Michael
Nov 1, 2022
Great day out! - Susanah was a lovely and knowledgeable host that facilitated a great day, allowing us to sample many of the best wines in the region.
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920chrisr
Oct 25, 2022
Central Otaga/Gibbston Valley amazing vineyards - Susana is an amazing host and tour guide, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour with a small group of 8 people in total. We had plenty of time at each cellar door and did not feel rushed at all. We sampled lots of wine and all the staff at the vineyards were amazing also
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