Queenstown Gourmet Food & Wine Tour

South Island

Appellation Wine Tours

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South Island

Start: Queenstown

Duration: 6.5 hours

Minimum Age: 6

Central Otago Gourmet Food And Wine Tour Highlights

Set off on a luxurious journey through Central Otago’s most celebrated wine regions – Gibbston, Cromwell, and the Bannockburn basin. Travel in style aboard a Mercedes-Benz minivan as your expert guide shares captivating stories about the region’s rich winemaking heritage. Each stop offers an unforgettable blend of scenery, taste, and insight into the craft that makes Central Otago wines world-famous.

Your adventure continues underground at the Gibbston Valley Winery, home to New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Here, you’ll sample exquisite varietals before enjoying a 5-dish gourmet lunch at The Stoaker Room, where each plate is cooked in retired oak barrels and paired with the perfect wine. Between tastings, wander the historical streets of Arrowtown and Old Cromwell, discovering how pioneers shaped the landscape and culture that thrive today.

Discover the Excellence of Appellation Food & Wine

Appellation Food & Wine is renowned for crafting exceptional tours that highlight the diversity and richness of Central Otago’s food and wine culture. With knowledgeable local guides, premium transport, and thoughtfully curated experiences, each tour showcases the very best of the region’s cellar doors, culinary artistry, and scenic beauty.

Whether you’re a passionate foodie or a wine enthusiast seeking something truly special, this Gourmet Food And Wine Tour captures the essence of Central Otago. It’s an unforgettable celebration of flavour, history, and Kiwi hospitality that leaves every guest with lasting memories – and perhaps a few bottles to take home.

Chef presenting shared lunch platter at Stoaker Room Bistro

Tasting Central Otago Pinot Noir at Te Kano Estate

Horse and cart in front of Belfast Store at Old Cromwell

Red wine and cheese platter at Mt Rosa tasting room

Group enjoying Pinot Noir tasting at Kinross Winery cellar door

Group wine tasting with guide inside Gibbston Valley cave

Branded wine tour van parked near vines in Gibbston Valley

Gourmet lunch platter and white wine glasses at winery table

Couple relaxing lakeside at Carrick Winery in Bannockburn

Group having tasting and cheese Appellation Wine Tours

Wine tasting experience inside Gibbston Valley wine cave

Couple tasting Central Otago wines by fireplace

Guests enjoying wine tasting with host at Kinross Winery

Group enjoying hosted wine tasting at Mt Rosa cellar door

Guests arriving at Mt Rosa Wines in electric vehicle

Historic street and shopfronts at Old Cromwell Town

River and mountain view from Te Kano Winery balcony

TIME: 9:30am-4pm

INCLUSIONS

Complimentary pick-ups from selected hotels
Wine tastings at four top locations (three vineyards and a lunch venue)
Visit Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell
Enjoy a five-course gourmet wine-barrel cooked lunch with matching wines
Guided tour of the Gibbston Valley underground wine cave
Cheeseboard served with a wine tasting
Brief visit to historic Arrowtown and/or Old Cromwell
Live commentary on local sights, wines, and regional history

AGE INFORMATION

Children: 6-17 years (under 16 can’t enter the wine cave)
Minimum Age - Daily Wine Tours: 6 years
Minimum Drinking Age: 18 years

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

More than 48 hours before departure: Change your booking or cancel for free**
Within 48 hours of departure: No changes or refunds**

*Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*