Queenstown Wine Tour: Two Wine Regions & Wine Cave | Adults Only
Description
Go Beyond the Usual Queenstown Wine Tour Travel beyond the familiar vineyards of Gibbston Valley into Bannockburn for three unforgettable wine experiences across two of Central Otago's most celebrated wine regions. Most Queenstown wine tours explore the wineries of Gibbston Valley, just a short drive from town. With Alpine Wine Tours, your journey goes further. Travel through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge into Bannockburn before returning to Gibbston Valley to experience three completely different winery experiences—the striking Te Kano Estate, a hosted wine flight at organic Carrick Winery, and a guided tour and tasting inside New Zealand's largest wine cave. With a maximum of 10 guests, an adults-only atmosphere, luxury Mercedes Sprinter transport and a passionate local Kiwi guide, you'll enjoy a relaxed, personalised journey through the very best of Central Otago wine country. Adults Only • Maximum 10 Guests • Family Owned Since 2018 • 200+ Five-Star Reviews
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Itinerary
Travel through Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital, surrounded by alpine scenery and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wakatipu.
Enter the renowned Gibbston Valley, the heart of Central Otago wine country and home to some of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries.
Begin your day at the stunning Te Kano Estate in Bannockburn, one of Central Otago's newest and most architecturally striking wineries. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting featuring a selection of premium Central Otago wines while taking in breathtaking views over the vineyard, Kawarau River and surrounding mountains. Learn about the region's unique terroir, Te Kano's sustainable approach to winemaking, and why Bannockburn is renowned for producing world-class Pinot Noir.
Enjoy a relaxed stop at Carrick Winery, one of Bannockburn's most celebrated boutique wineries. Savour a guided wine flight showcasing a selection of premium Central Otago wines, with time to enjoy a seasonal lunch from Carrick's restaurant overlooking the vineyards and Lake Dunstan. Lunch is available to purchase at your own expense, allowing you to choose from the restaurant's seasonal menu.
Journey through to the Bannockburn wine region in the heart of Central Otago.
Finish your day at Gibbston Valley Wines, one of Central Otago's founding wineries and home to New Zealand's largest wine cave. Explore the impressive wine cave carved into the mountainside on a guided tour before enjoying a hosted tasting of premium cool-climate wines. A truly unique experience and the perfect finale to your Central Otago wine adventure.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup from select central Queenstown hotels. If your accommodation isn’t included, we meet at the Tour Operators Bus Stop, 43 Camp Street (outside Marmolada Cafe). Full details are confirmed after booking — everything is simple and easy.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Exclusively for adults (18 and over)
- Boutique small-group tour (maximum 10 guests)
- Drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years
Reviews(221)
Emma was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly! Can’t recommend her enough. Thank you for a fabulous day full of learning and tasting 😊
The guide was terrific and full of information.
A great day with Emma. She was knowledgeable about the area and made sure all of us enjoyed the day.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Katie! It was a pleasure hosting you all, and I’m so pleased you enjoyed learning about the Central Otago wine region. I hope your Central Otago Wine Club delivery brings back wonderful memories of your day with us. Safe travels, and we’d love to welcome all four of you back to Queenstown again someday! Cheers, Emma 🍷
Thank you Emma for providing my partner and I a truly one-of-a-kind experience. We sampled so many fantastic wines, and have come away with a couple of bottles. We are so happy we chose you to conduct this tour with. You were so much fine, and the wineries we experienced were incredible! Thank you!!
Hi Eddie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and Jacky on the tour. I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the wines and found a few bottles to take home with you—there’s no better souvenir than a great Central Otago wine! 🍷 Thank you for your kind words about the experience and the wineries. Creating memorable, personal wine tours is exactly what we aim for, and it means so much to know we were part of your Queenstown visit. Wishing you both many happy memories (and delicious glasses of wine!) when you open those bottles back home. Cheers, Emma Alpine Wine Tours 🍷✨
We were very fortunate in being only three guests so we had a private Wine tour. Emma was excellent and knew history and importance of the wine region in great detail. The vehicle was spacious and comfortable and Emma is an excellent driver.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Anthony. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your friends on our Queenstown Wine Tour, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the more intimate experience on the day. I really appreciate your kind words about the tour, the wineries, and the journey through Central Otago wine country. It’s always special sharing the stories, history, and wines of this incredible region with guests who truly appreciate the experience. Thank you again for choosing Alpine Wine Tours and we hope to welcome you back to Queenstown again someday for another memorable day in wine country. 🍷✨ Cheers, Emma 🥂
This was a great tour! Tour guide was very knowledge and super easy to talk too! Really enjoyed the variety of wine tasting and Lunch was spectacular!
Thank you for the lovely review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the variety of wine tastings, the lunch, and the relaxed atmosphere of the day 🍷 It was a pleasure sharing Central Otago wine country with you, and I really appreciate your kind words about the tour experience. Hope to welcome you back to Queenstown again someday for another wine adventure! ✨ Cheers, Emma 🍷
Great winery tour. The guide was super knowledgeable and there was just enough time at all wineries. .. Lunch was spectacular. Definitely recommend!!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Felicia — and for sharing so many beautiful photos from the day! 🍷✨ I’m so pleased you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the tour, the winery experiences, and the spectacular lunch. Central Otago really is an incredible place to explore, and your photos captured the scenery perfectly! It was such a pleasure hosting you, and thank you again for recommending us. We’d love to welcome you back to Queenstown for another wine adventure someday. Cheers, Emma 🥂
Very informative and delicious tastings in gorgeous setting
Donovan, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the tastings and the incredible scenery along the way. Central Otago really does put on a spectacular backdrop for a wine tour 🍷⛰️ It was a pleasure having you join us, and we’d love to welcome you back to Queenstown again sometime. Cheers, Emma 🥂
We had a fabulous day with Emma on our winery tour. Beautiful wineries, delicious wines and food and gorgeous scenery. What more could you ask for? Emma gave us great commentary along the way and we never felt rushed. Lunch at Kinross was delicious. Don’t hesitate to book with Emma, she’s a delight. Should I also mention that we had a brief encounter with Jason Mamoa at Amisfield? What a bonus. Well played Emma 😆
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Lisa. It was such a pleasure having you both along for the day! I’m so glad you enjoyed the wineries, the wines, the scenery, and of course lunch at Kinross. I always want our tours to feel relaxed and unhurried, so it means a lot to hear that reflected in your experience. And yes… I think the surprise Jason Momoa sighting at Amisfield definitely deserves a mention 😄 What a fun and unexpected bonus to the day! Thank you again for choosing Alpine Wine Tours and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I hope we can welcome you back to Queenstown again someday. Cheers, Emma 🍷
Emma and Bella were wonderful to travel with and see the wine region! We enjoyed the three wineries very much and the weather was gorgeous! Lunch was delicious as well — Emma did a great job curating a memorable day for our family.
Hi Lynn, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the Central Otago wine region with Bella and I. It’s wonderful to hear you loved the wineries, the beautiful weather, and lunch as well. Creating a relaxed and memorable experience for our guests is exactly what we aim for, so your kind words truly mean a lot. Thank you again for joining us and we hope to welcome your family back to Queenstown again one day! 🍷🐶 Cheers, Emma
