Central Otago Wine Tour: Scenic Vineyard Tasting

Explore Central Otago’s scenic wine sub-regions, taste unique wines, enjoy a local produce lunch, and discover historical Old Cromwell.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Wakatipu - Enjoy the views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkable mountain range on your way out of town.
  • Lake Hayes - Lake Hayes can look spectacular on a calm day.
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge - See the famous AJ hackett bungy bridge, you might see someone jump on the way past!
  • Gibbston - Visit the Gibbston wine region and stop…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Local guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Wine tastings at 4 vineyards/cellar doors
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Embark on a tasting adventure through three of Central Otago’s picturesque and diverse wine sub-regions: Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell.
Explore four boutique vineyards, sampling their distinctive cool climate wines, and uncover the reasons behind Central Otago’s global acclaim.
Enjoy a delicious platter-style lunch featuring locally sourced…

Location
Lake Wakatipu
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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H4577nxbeatrices
Sep 30, 2025
Delish Wine Tour - Craig our guide and driver was wonderful, he has great hospitality skills and extremely helpful and pleasant. All 4 vineyards we visited were good. Some of the sommeliers were better than others in explaining their wines and answering our questions. Lunch was at the most beautiful spot facing the lake at Carrick Vineyard. I would have liked to stop for some scenic photos but we were on a tight schedule.
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James_s
Sep 27, 2025
Excellent day with very... - Excellent day with very knowledgable guide Phil .. absolutely delicious lunch and great variety of wineries ..
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Luke_s
Sep 16, 2025
Fantastic wines and scenery - Relaxing tour with a great cross section of wines and outstanding commentary from our driver (Phil).. Lunch at the Carrick winery was excellent, as was the overall experience
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S8e046a7e183f4cba224
Sep 14, 2025
Excellent food, wines and great scenery - Fantastic tour around the Otago wineries with Phil our very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide … The lunch was excellent and the 4 wineries covered a great selection of whites and reds
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191hamishw
Aug 21, 2025
Good wine and tour guide. - Great wine and tour guide. John was friendly and knowledgeable with good humour. The wines were nice and showcased a good range through the region.
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Connector823526
Aug 11, 2025
Wonderful wines - Fabulous day visiting four wonderful wineries with John. I highly recommend this trip. Great value for all. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the day
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Resort21756526869
Jul 16, 2025
Fun, Factual, Amazing Day Out - My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic experience on our Appellation Wine Tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide and driver, Allan. From pick-up to drop-off, he was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable; not just about the local wineries, but also about the region’s history, culture, and hidden gems. Allan made our day feel relaxed and personal, customising the itinerary to suit our preferences and ensuring we made the most of each stop. Allan was punctual, courteous, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. His relationships with the winery staff clearly made a difference too. Overall, it was an unforgettable day and one of the highlights of our trip. We’d highly recommend Allan to anyone looking to enjoy a wine tour that’s fun, factual and stress-free.
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David_c
Jul 11, 2025
John was an excellent... - John was an excellent guide, and Gary at Kinross led a excellent tasting. The selection of wineries and lunch venue was good, with some spectacular views along the route between wineries/cellar doors.
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267jackyb
Jun 21, 2025
Absolutely fantastic - Absolutely fantastic tour with a great tour leader in Craig. Very knowledgeable and scenery and the wineries were just amazing. We would go again any time
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Lauren_f
Jun 17, 2025
One of my favorite days... - One of my favorite days of the trip! Tour guide was friendly and helpful and loved the intimacy of the small group wine tastings
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From $160
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).