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Private Tours

Making wine personal … our private tours visit renowned local wineries in Central Otago, taking in both Queenstown and Bannockburn sub-regions. Just what you have been looking for, a fun, relaxed and personalised tour, visiting a selection of boutique wineries amongst spectacular scenery. For your convenience we offer  different tour options; Evening Tour, Full day tour or
Half day tour options.
We take you to the very best wineries with all wine tastings and presentations included in the tour price. Wine & Food matched lunches or ordering a la carte are also included as outlined under each tour.  Experience the true flavor of our regions cool climate wines, delicious food and local cheeses whilst interacting with winery personnel and our knowledgeable guide. Courtesy pick up from selected hotels or meet in central Queenstown.

Select a tour to suit you:

We encourage you to use the water made available at every winery and reduce the number of single use plastic bottles entering the environment.

Minimum 2 people required to confirm the tour. If you are booking for multiple people and you don’t want full payment taken off your credit card – please email us directly prior to completing the Booking Form to make alternative arrangements. Per person tour rates advertised. We are happy to sharpen our pencil on multiple people booking. Just contact us on info@queenstownwinetrail.co.nz 

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Private Wine and Food Tour

  • Allow 5 hours
  • 12pm (departure time may vary on request)
  • Lunch: a la carte winery lunch included

Details

A dedicated wine advisor is waiting for you at each stop.
This informative tour is designed for guests to get the most out of a unique food and wine experience, with the tour being conducted at their own pace. Gibbston Valley restaurant, Mora Wine & Kinross Wines which all offer a mouth-watering a la carte menus, where you can choose a main each, along with hosted wine tastings and presentations.
We welcome winery requests prior to travel.

Tour includes

  • Fully hosted tastings at 3 wineries
  • Winery lunch, choose from an  a la carte  menu
  • Sightseeing, which may include bungy viewing, photo stops or a drive through Arrowtown
  • Courtesy pick up and drop off at selected accommodation or central Queenstown

Price

NZ $449 per person (valid until 30th Sept 2024)

 

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Private Bannocknburn’s Finest Full Day Tour

  • Departs 10am (can be changed on request)
  • Available year-round on request
  • Lunch: included. Guests can select their preferred winery lunch location.
  • Allow 6 hours.
  • Booking Conditions Tours are confirmed with a minimum charge of two paying adults.

Details

For the wine enthusiast! Sit back and soak up a full day, fully immersed in wine country. Enjoy an in-depth wine-tasting at four premium wineries. This tour covers a number of Central Otago sub-regions, such as Gibbston Valley, Bannockburn, Lowburn, Pisa or Bendigo. Choose a winery, or let us design your fabulous day out, visiting wineries such as; Domaine Thomson, Cloudy Bay, Misha’s vineyard, Felton Road, Terra Sancta, Kinross Wines, Carrick, Mt Difficulty, Te Kano, Quartz Reef, or Domain Road.

Tour includes

  • Wine tastings and presentation at 4 premium wineries
  • Carrick or Mt Difficulty offer a full a la carte menu for you to order your main for lunch, accompanied by a tasting tray or glass of wine
  • Scenic drive  into the heart of the Central Otago wine region

Price

NZ $499 per person (valid 30th Sept 2024)

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Private Wine Lovers Tour

  • Departs 12.00pm (can be changed on request)
  • Available year-round on request
  • Lunch: Optional a la carte winery lunch at the winery of the guest’s choice. (At own expense)
  • Allow 5 hours

Details

This tour is designed for those who love wine. Join us for a full afternoon of wine tasting, just a short journey from Queenstown. We allow plenty of time for sightseeing and wine tasting and presentation at four vineyards of your choice in the Queenstown and Gibbston Valley wine regions. A la carte menu or cheese platter are optional and at own expense – guests select their preferred vineyards.

Tour includes

  • Tasting at four wineries with pre booked presentations (winery are preferences welcome)
  • Sightseeing opportunities which could include bungy jumping viewing, a drive through Arrowtown or scenic photo stops
  • Lunch: at client’s expense

Price

NZ $395 per person (valid until 30th Sept 2024)

 

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Private Twilight Food and Wine Tour

Currently unavailable to book online due restaurant capacity restrictions.

Please email us – info@queenstownwinetrail.co.nz to discuss options.

  • Departs 2.30pm (can be changed on request)
  • Available year-round on request
  • Dinner: 3 course dinner
  • Allow 4.5 hours.

Details

A unique and unforgettable wine and food adventure. We depart late-afternoon for wine tasting at boutique vineyards such as Amisfield, Peregrine, Kinross or Chard Farm before enjoying an evening dining experience at the award winning Millhouse Restaurant at Millbrook Resort.

Tour includes

  • Wine Tastings and presentations at three wineries
  • Dinner at Millhouse Restaurant – Trust the Chef 3-course meal with a glass of wine

Price

NZ $495 per person
(Valid 30th Sept 2024)

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