Private Wine tours
Our friendly and relaxed private wine tours are ideally suited for a couple, family or small group of friends who prefer the exclusivity and flexibility of a private guide and vehicle. Evening, Half Day or Full Day Tour options are available
Our well-established relationships with local wineries, and our reputation within the Central Otago and Queenstown wine industry, ensure we deliver a quality, professional and unique wine experience for you.
You will return with a great knowledge of the region's wine industry, having spent 'behind the scenes' time with the teams who actually make the wine.
Please choose which private tour interests you:
- Private 'Twilight Food and Wine' Tour
- Private 'Original' Tour
- Private ‘Bannockburn/Gibbston’ Tour (Motorsport Park)
Private 'Twilight Food and Wine' Tour 
This late departure wine tour is carefully designed for you to indulge in Central Otago's award winning wines, followed by a sumptuous dinner, whilst taking in spectacular alpine scenery. The tour includes wine tasting and presentation at three wineries and dinner at the award winning Amisfield Bistro where you will enjoy their signature style of dining ‘Trust the Chef Menu’, a selection of dishes that are designed to be shared. Relax, indulge, explore…
Details
Season: All year round - prearranged on request
Timing: 3.00pm – 8.00pm (departure time may vary on request)
Pick up: From accommodation or central Queenstown
Dinner: Trust the Chef Menu at Amisfield Bistro
Tour includes:
- Tastings at three wineries visited
- Dine at the award winning Amisfield Bistro where you will enjoy their signature style of dining 'Trust the Chef Menu', a selection of dishes that are designed to be shared
- Complimentary glass of wine with dinner
- Sightseeing
Price
- $365 per person 2-3 people $279 per person 4-10 people
Valid from 1st October 2012 until September 2013
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Private 'Original' Tour
Join us for a full afternoon of wine tasting, just a short journey from Queenstown. Take in the local flavour and perspective by meeting the vineyards owners, key personnel or wine makers. We allow plenty of time for sightseeing and wine tasting at four vineyards of your choice in the Queenstown and Gibbston Valley wine regions. Lunch is optional at own expense.
Details
Season: All year round - prearranged on request
Timing: 12.30pm – 5.30pm ( Departures may vary on request)
Pick ups: From accommodation or central Queenstown
Lunch: Optional at own expense. A la carte winery lunch – guests select their preferred winery
Tour includes:
- Underground Wine Cave Tour
- Tastings at four vineyards of clients choice
- Sightseeing which may include bungy viewing, photo stops or a drive through Arrowtown
Price
$289 per person 2-3 people $220 per person 4-10 people
Valid from 1st October 2012 until September 2013
Private Bannockburn/gibbston Tour
Optional Highland Motorsport
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Our full day food and wine experience allows you to discover the best of Central Otago's wine land. Relax and indulge your senses at four/ five wineries of your choice, whether they be Gibbston or Bannockburn wineries and enjoy an a la carte winery lunch.ok now
Details
Season: All year round - prearranged on request
Timing: 10.30pm - 4:30pm (departure time may vary on request)
Pick ups: From accommodation or central Queenstown
Lunch: Included - guests select their preferred luncheon destination. Our recommendations :
Mt Difficulty,
Carrick Winery , Northburn Station or Highlands Nose Restaurant
Tour includes:
- Tastings at five wineries visited
- Lunch – select your preferred winery
- Sightseeing in the heart of the Central Otago Wine region
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OPTIONAL HIGHLAND MOTORSPORT PARK inclusion - four winery locations, one being the Nose aroma room & Restaurant
- Lunch
- Time to explore the National Car Museum , take a Hot Lap or race a Go Kart (additional cost on the day)
Price
$395 per person 2-3 people $299 per person 4-10 people
Valid from 1st October 2012 until September 2013
