Queenstown Wine Tour + Wine Cave (Adults Only) Kiwi Host, Max 10
Description
Experience Central Otago’s most iconic wineries — without planning a thing. From a wine cave tasting to award-winning cellar doors, this fully hosted experience is seamless, relaxed, and memorable. This adults-only small group (max 10 guests) is hosted by a knowledgeable New Zealand local — ensuring a personal, well-paced day with real insight and great stories. Visit Gibbston Valley, Kinross, and Amisfield — three standout wineries. Step inside New Zealand’s largest wine cave, enjoy an award-winning tasting experience at Kinross (Qualmark Wine Tourism Award 2024), and finish at Amisfield, a certified organic winery ranked among New Zealand’s most celebrated producers. Along the way, take in Queenstown’s iconic scenery — Lake Wakatipu, Lake Hayes, The Remarkables, and the Kawarau Gorge. Three distinct winery experiences. One effortlessly curated day. With just 10 seats per tour, availability is limited — if your date is open, it’s worth securing. Private Tour Upgrades Available
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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.
Travel through the Kawarau Gorge, home to the world-famous AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre — the birthplace of commercial bungy jumping.
Gibbston Valley Wines – Hosted Wine Cave Experience Begin your day at one of Central Otago’s founding wineries, home to New Zealand’s largest wine cave, carved deep into the schist rock. Step inside for a hosted wine cave tour and tasting, where you’ll explore the region’s pioneering wine story while sampling a selection of cool-climate wines. A unique and immersive experience that sets this tour apart.
Kinross – Award-Winning Boutique Wine Experience Continue into the heart of the Gibbston Valley for a hosted tasting at Kinross, the official cellar door for a collection of boutique Central Otago producers. Kinross has been recognised with the Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award (2024) — a mark of excellence for outstanding wine experiences and hospitality. Enjoy a curated tasting featuring renowned labels including Valli, Wild Irishman, Hawkshead, and High Garden — offering a rare opportunity to experience multiple premium wineries in one stop. A true insider tasting that showcases the depth and diversity of the region.
Kinross – Winery Lunch Experience (Optional) Relax over lunch in Kinross’ wine garden or cosy bistro, with a seasonal menu designed to complement the wines (own expense). A chance to slow the pace and enjoy the vineyard setting.
Amisfield – Award-Winning Premium Wine Experience Finish your day at one of Central Otago’s most celebrated wineries. Amisfield is home to a certified organic, single-estate vineyard and has been recognised with Riedel Vineyard of the Year (2024) and Sustainable Vineyard of the Year (2023). Enjoy a guided tasting of elegant Pinot Noir and expressive cool-climate whites, set beneath dramatic mountains overlooking Lake Hayes. For many guests, this is a true highlight of the day.
Pass the picturesque Lake Hayes, often described as one of the most beautiful small lakes in New Zealand.
Highlights
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(219)
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
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.
Hi Theresa, Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was such a pleasure hosting you on the Queenstown Wine Tour. I’m happy to hear you felt relaxed with the tastings — we want it to be a fun, easygoing experience where guests can simply enjoy the wines, the scenery, and the day without any pressure. Thanks again for joining us and we hope to see you back in Queenstown for another wine adventure in the future. Emma Alpine Wine Tours 🍷
This was a great tour of the Gibbston Valley. Emma was a terrific guide and very knowledgeable about the area and the different wines we tasted. Don’t miss this tour if you’re interested in wine.
Thank you so much Stephen for your lovely review! It was such a pleasure hosting you in the Gibbston Valley. I’m so glad you enjoyed exploring the region and tasting your way through some of Central Otago’s incredible wines — it really is a special place. We’re lucky to visit iconic spots like the wine cave at Gibbston Valley, the boutique lineup at Kinross, and finish at beautiful Amisfield — each one tells a different part of the Valley of the Vines story. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. It truly means a lot to small, locally owned businesses like ours. We’d love to welcome you back to Queenstown anytime 🍷✨ Cheers, Emma & the team at Alpine Wine Tours
