Classic Wine Tour: Central Otago Tasting

Discover the Queenstown Classic Wine Tour, a journey through the stunning Gibbston wine region. Visit 3 vineyards, experience a unique cave tour, and indulge in a delicious cheeseboard tasting. Join us for an immersive wine adventure!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Appellation Wine Tours - Enjoy an all-inclusive, professionally run wine tour with 23 years experience doing what we love.
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable Wine Guide
  • Cheeseboard to accompany one of the wine tastings
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Wine tastings at 3 vineyards
  • Guided Tour of New Zealand’s largest underground Wine Cave
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Classic Wine Tour - Daily from 1:30pm to 5pm
Experience the true essence of Central Otago wines with an engaging afternoon tour in the nearby wine region of Gibbston, affectionately known as the “Valley of Vines.”
Savor tastings at three distinct cellar doors, including a guided tour and wine tasting within New Zealand’s largest wine cave….

Location
Appellation Wine Tours
3 Brookes Road, All tours begin with complimentary CBD hotel pick-up
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marklj2217ud
Apr 13, 2026
Excellent trip and wines - Excellent mix of wine venues. Wines were all fantastic. Our driver was able to talk about the wineries and the local areas. It was a great day out!
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Tess56789
Apr 11, 2026
Fun Wine Tour - The wine tour have us insight into the Central Otago wines. Jamie was knowledgeable and good value. We enjoyed all wineries and loved the wine!
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Kayb518
Apr 1, 2026
Great afternoon of learning about central Otago vineyards with lots of tasting - This was a fantastic small group experience with an knowledgeable guide and a great way to spend an afternoon. The Gibbston Valley tastings were the least good of the 3, but the other 2 were excellent.
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Bagspacked-ready2go
Mar 20, 2026
Nice Variety of 3 Winery Venues - A great way to spend an afternoon (other tour companies offer all-day visits, which for us would have been too much time spent). Visited Nokies Palette (pretty garden setting), Gibbston (cave setting), St Rosa (barn-like setting). Learned that 99% of the grapes grown in this region are Pinot Noir. Our delightful driver provided insights into the region as we drove to and fro in our comfortable shuttle.
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Danielle_l
Mar 16, 2026
John is an amazing guide!... - John is an amazing guide! His knowledge (and humour of course) made the day. We were an international group and he made everybody feels comfortable and cozy right away. The staff at the wineries are great too.
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Lemuria
Mar 15, 2026
Delightful wine tour - Had a lovely afternoon touring beautiful vineyards and tasting delicious wine. Taimi was an amazing tour guide. She was friendly and knowledgeable.
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Happyeaters2016
Mar 10, 2026
A MUST DO!! Tour driver great, wineries very scenic and wines r to die for. Love this region - Oh, what an afternoon. Our tour guide, John, really turned it on. The afternoon was warm and pleasant, John was very informative and funny. We had a great bus load of people. The winery people who looked after us were fantastic and friendly and full of information. The scenery around the wineries was also amazing. I'm hooked on "Under the Vines" show so seeing some of the areas it was shot in added. Loved John's recommendation for tea at the Sherwood resturant across from our accommodation. Atmosphere and food was fantastic. Huge Thanks for a lovely arvo and bonus evening. Xo
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Lyudmila_s
Mar 9, 2026
Great afternoon activity - Beautiful wineries and not too far from Queenstown. Didn't like most of the wines (especially in the first boutique winery) most are too acidic or too young. Tour itself is fun and a great relaxing activity for the afternoon.
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688silkeh
Mar 8, 2026
Absolute recommendation - Our guide Taimi was super friendly, told a lot of interesting details about the wine region, very humorous and relaxed ! The 3 wineries were perfectly selected and the tastings were great ! Would book it again immediately !
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Monica_c
Apr 12, 2026
Lindsay the driver was... - Lindsay the driver was great. Bailey at Kinrosss very knowledgeable and interesting and served fantastic wine . The Gibbston ‘cave tour’ was not a tour and very short. You just walk in the wine cellar they blasted out with with dynamite. The server at Mt Rosa winery was friendly and engaging.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).