Awards
Qualmark Gold Award
We’re proud to be Qualmark® endorsed and to hold the prestigious Gold Qualmark status – New Zealand’s official mark of quality for tourism.
This places Queenstown Wine Trail among the very best in the business, recognised for delivering world-class wine tours in Queenstown and wider Central Otago, while championing sustainability and authentic local experiences, guided by the principles of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Rangatiratanga.
The Qualmark Gold Award® is the highest accolade in New Zealand tourism. It’s awarded to businesses that not only provide outstanding customer experiences but also lead the way in caring for people, place, and culture.
With Qualmark®, you can book with confidence knowing our tours have been independently assessed as professional, safe, trustworthy and sustainable.
Global Excellence in Tourism
We’re thrilled to announce that Queenstown Wine Trail has been awarded a Global Tourism Excellence Award (GTE Award), a recognition reserved for the most exceptional travel experiences worldwide.
The Global Tourism Excellence Awards were created to honour the very best in global travel, not through voting campaigns, commercial or political influence, but based on the most trusted voice in tourism: the guest.
Each year, thousands of tourism businesses are evaluated across multiple categories like Hotels, Tours & Activities, and Restaurants.
Businesses cannot apply or influence the process — winners are chosen solely based on verified guest reviews, that show consistent satisfaction, high ratings, and long-term service excellence.
To be named among the world’s top performers in Global Tourism is something we’re very proud of, and we are deeply grateful to our wonderful guests — your feedback and trust are at the heart of this recognition.
Recognised by Travelers Around the World
As Central Otago’s original wine tour operator, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming guests from around the world since 1992.
Over more than three decades, that commitment to exceptional experiences has been recognised through multiple industry awards from both Tripadvisor and Viator, including the prestigious Travellers’ Choice Awards and Badges of Excellence.
These honours are based on our genuine guest reviews and consistently high ratings, making them especially meaningful to our team. Every award reflects the trust our guests place in us and our ongoing passion for showcasing the very best of Queenstown and Central Otago wine country.
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Wine Tour
We visit a wide range of Queenstown & Central Otago wineries, with some of our most popular tours including Amisfield Winery, Peregrine Wines, Gibbston Valley Winery, Mt Difficulty, Akarua, Kinross Wines, Felton Road and Chard Farm.