Small Batch Private Wine Experience In Gibbston Queenstown

Start your day by meeting your wine-certified guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. Then travel into the Gibbston wine region, home to top-rated wineries, accomplished winemakers, and, of course, delicious Pinot Noir. Throughout the day, enjoy four separate tasting experiences, sampling a variety of local wines at both boutique cellar doors and well-known locations, including a visit to the wine cave at Gibbston Valley. Be hosted by your friendly wine guide and cellar staff, who will educate and entertain you with local winemaking facts and stories. You also have the option of indulging in a scrumptious lunch at a local winery bistro (additional cost ordered on the day). We're all about pairing good people with good wine, whether you're recharging your batteries, a wine enthusiast, or simply looking for a delightful experience. Join us on a top-rated, award-winning wine-tasting journey.

Classic Wine Tour – Running Daily 1:30pm – 5pm Get a real taste for Central Otago wines with an interactive afternoon tour through Queenstown’s neighbouring wine region, Gibbston, otherwise known as the “Valley of Vines”. Enjoy tastings at three unique cellar doors including a guided tour and wine tasting inside New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Also, enjoy a delightful cheeseboard to accompany one of the wine tastings. Enjoy a full running commentary from your passionate and enthusiastic Wine Guide. Learn about this pioneering wine region and its evolution from just a couple of rows of vines into a world-renowned Pinot Noir producer. Be returned to your accommodation at approximately 5pm.

This self-guided Full Day ride starts with a prompt shuttle bus departing from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to Arrowtown. There, you'll be fitted with a bike and given all the details for your ride. The first section covers 15 km (9 miles) of scenic trail, following the Arrow and Kawarau river gorges, crossing the Edgar Swing Bridge, and reaching the iconic Kawarau Bungy Jump Bridge. In the afternoon, enjoy cycling through the Gibbston Wine Region, where you can stop at as many cellar doors as you like. The full ride covers around 25 km (16 miles) of undulating, gravel trail. The shuttle will pick you up at the designated time given in the briefing on the day from your chosen winery in Gibbston Valley. Wineries enroute are: • Chard Farm • Gibbston Valley Winery • Gibbston Tavern • Gibbston Tasting Room • Rockburn • Kinross • The Church • Mt Rosa • Brennan Wines

Jump on the ultimate wine & food adventure around the finest wineries in Arrowtown, Queenstown, & Gibbston Valley. Enjoy a fully customizable wine tour, tailored to your preferences, with a relaxed pace, and no strict schedule or timetable. You'll be hosted by a friendly, knowledgeable wine guide, on Queenstown’s only flexible winery shuttle service. It's the most fun & affordable way to explore & enjoy our local wineries. You will be well entertained with lots of freedom at an array of winery restaurants & tasting rooms, all highlighting our amazing Central Otago wines. There’s lots to do, such as wine, gin, & cheese tastings, or enjoying a local craft beer & kiwi toastie! All the wineries are close together making it easy to give you the best day out & we'll have you back in town by 6pm (approx.). Our Wine Hopper service offers you the easiest way to enjoy the wineries at your own pace, in your own way, on the day. Check out our reviews & give us a call if you have any questions.

This self-guided Half day ride starts with a shuttle bus departing from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to their bike hub at Arrow Junction (7 km from Arrowtown). There, you'll be fitted with a bike and given all the details for your ride. The first section covers 6 km (4 miles) of scenic trail, following the Arrow and Kawarau river gorges, crossing the Edgar Swing Bridge, and reaching the iconic Kawarau Bungy Jump Bridge. In the afternoon, enjoy cycling through the Gibbston Wine Region, where you can stop at as many cellar doors as you like. The full ride covers around 17 km (11 miles) of easy, gravel trail. The shuttle will pick you up at the designated pick up time given to you on the day from your chosen winery in Gibbston Valley.

It's always 5 o'clock at Altitude Tours. Join the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour for an entertaining late afternoon wine and beer tasting tour. Meet your friendly local guide in the Queenstown town centre and then travel out and enjoy exploring the Gibbston wine region and Queenstown, visiting cellar doors offering unique collections of both local wines and craft beers. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy three unique tasting experiences at a mix of both wineries and breweries, finishing off with platters. Prefer a Pale Ale over a Pinot Noir? As we move around you are welcome to choose between either wine or beer tastings, switching it up between locations. Departing in the afternoon, this tour allows you to make the most of your time in Queenstown. Whether you've just arrived that day or spent the morning exploring, this tour easily fits into your afternoon while still getting you back to Queenstown early enough to enjoy your evening.

Explore the incredible intricacies of wine and cheese pairings. Fresh, artisan cuts of cheese, handmade in Oamaru await you in the private cheese room, adjoined to our Cheesery & Deli. This 45-minute experience allows you to settle into our rustic & refined tasting space as you are guided through the intricacies of 4 cheese and wine pairings. If you would rather leave the car at home, we offer return transport from Queenstown (the Station Building) to Gibbston Valley. Select the 'with transport' option below when booking. Under 16’s are not permitted on our tours or tastings.

Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and savour a unique lunch with 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines. You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Arrowtown, and Old Cromwell (when time permits). Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide. At the end of your tour you will be returned to your accommodation.

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of our local pinot noir and other wine varietals at three premium vineyards. Enjoy a guided tour through the vines and into New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave. This relaxing tour travels just a short distance from Queenstown where you will be given in-depth wine tastings and presentation at each vineyard. You have plenty of time to unwind and get yourself a winery lunch or sample a selection of local cheeses, craft beer, coffee -all available.

Welcome to Tāhuna Queenstown. The four-season town sitting on the edge of the mighty Lake Whakatipu. With a name fit for a Queen, it boasts an incredible mountain landscape, thrilling adventure activities, a rich gold mining history, and world-famous wines. See more and join this half-day tour that shows you around Queenstown like a local. Visit iconic scenic viewpoints, see Lord of the Rings filming locations, walk the quaint streets of Arrowtown, watch the fearless Bungy jump, taste Pinot in Gibbston, and take a cruise on the lake – all in an easy half-day adventure. The 4.5-hour Best of Queenstown Tour departs the Station Building, central Queenstown at 8:30 am, arriving back to Queenstown Bay at 1:00 pm.

This self-guided Half Day ride starts with a prompt shuttle bus departing from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to Arrowtown. There, you'll be fitted with a bike and given all the details for your ride. The ride starts by following the spectacular Arrow River Bridges Trail to the historic Kawarau Bungy Bridge (approx. 13 km). From there, the trail continues 3km into the Gibbston Valley, where you will be collected at Gibbston Valley Winery, departing in the scheduled bus back to Queenstown and the time provided in the briefing on the day. This is a half-day ride departing Queenstown as follows: SUMMER (1 Sept – 30 Apr): Morning: Departs 9:30 am – Returns 2:00 pm Afternoon: Departs 1:00 pm – Returns 5:00 pm WINTER (1 May – 31 Aug): Morning: Departs: 10:00 am – Returns 1:30 pm Afternoon: Departs: 12:00 pm – Returns 4:00 pm

Sit back, relax and soak up the scenic sights on this fun and informative morning of guided sightseeing. Begin with breath-taking panoramic views at a local observation point on Queenstown Hill where you can take the best panoramic photos in Queenstown. Travel to the “Valley of the Vines” Gibbston wine region and discover the New Zealand’s first commercial bungy bridge. Watch intrepid jumpers and feel the adrenaline as they plummet at a height of 43 m! Stop at Gibbston Valley Winery and enjoy a wine tasting or tea/coffee. Sneak a peek at one of the “LOTR” filming locations envisioning the “Pillar of the Kings” scene on the cliffs overlooking the Kawarau River. Continue on to explore the 1860’s gold rush era and colonial architecture of historic Arrowtown with time to wander the picturesque main street and Chinese Settlement. Return home via Arthurs Point viewing the dramatic Shotover River and capture a glimpse of a jet boat speeding through the narrow Shotover Canyons.

Experience a boutique small-group wine tour through Gibbston Valley—Central Otago’s renowned “Valley of the Vines.” Travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter with your knowledgeable local guide (and sometimes Bella, our friendly wine dog!) as you sip your way through three award-winning wineries. Begin with a guided tour of New Zealand’s largest wine cave at Gibbston Valley Wines, followed by a tasting of their signature Pinot Noir, crisp whites, and elegant rosés. At Kinross, sample premium wines from their exclusive collective: Valli, Wild Irishman, High Garden, and Hawkshead. Enjoy a seasonal lunch at their winery restaurant (at your own expense). Your final winery stop rotates daily, offering variety and unique flavours. With stunning scenery, curated tastings, and warm hospitality, this relaxed 5-hour experience is the perfect way to explore Queenstown’s wine country in style.

This self-guided 3/4-day ride starts with a prompt shuttle bus departing from Around The Basin’s shop in Queenstown to their bike hub at Arrow Junction (7 km from Arrowtown). There, you'll be fitted with a bike and given all the details for your ride. The first section covers 6 km (4 miles) of scenic trail, following the Arrow and Kawarau river gorges, crossing the Edgar Swing Bridge, and reaching the iconic Kawarau Bungy Jump Bridge. From there, enjoy cycling through the Gibbston Wine Region, where you can stop at as many cellar doors as you like. The full ride covers around 17 km (11 miles) of undulating, gravel trail. The shuttle will pick you up at the designated time give in the briefing from your chosen winery in Gibbston Valley. Wineries in the Gibbston Valley: • Gibbston Valley Winery • Gibbston Tavern and Tasting Room • Rockburn • Kinross • The Church • Mt Rosa • Brennan Wines • Watiri Creek

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. Mt Cook Bus Tour & Heli Hike Combo, this small group, fully-guided day trip from Queenstown combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with a guided bus tour before an incredible Heli Hike on Tasman Glacier including two scenic helicopter flights. Our airline partner will provide you with all the necessary equipment such as leather boots, socks, gaiters, crampons/snowshoes, walking poles, waterproof jacket, & over trousers (itis not recommended to wear jeans) Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge!

Our Small Batch Wine Experience – dive into the heart of Gibbston, known as the 'Valley of the Vines'. This Experience is designed to offer you a private and immersive experience in one of the closest subregions to Queenstown. Visit iconic boutique vineyards in the region, taste unique, cool climate wines, travel the back roads of Gibbston, and go where the locals go. You will visit three boutique Vineyards and have a fully immersive experience. Meet the wine makers and owners, walk amongst the vines and barrel halls. This intimate and memorable adventure through one of New Zealand's most picturesque and award-winning wine regions, is a fantastic way to introduce you to our closest subregion to Queenstown.

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic Aotearoa New Zealand experience. You will visit three boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Queenstown area with approximately 15-20 wine tastings and food to match. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint. Don't delay, BOOK NOW. There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.

Get your adrenaline pumping as you climb cliffs, abseil down waterfalls and tackle water slides on this thrilling 4-hour canyoning adventure in the Gibbston Valley canyon.  This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for a personalised experience, there's no experience necessary, and anyone over the age of 10 can give it a go. Round-trip transport from Queenstown and a picnic style lunch is included on the 9am tours. This is the perfect introduction to this adrenaline-pumping sport. Located out in Queenstown's beautiful Gibbston Valley. Enjoy your professional and qualified guide dedicated to ensuring your safety and enjoyment. Experience an array of thrilling activities including sliding, climbing and abseiling. You'll receive top of the line equipment including wetsuits, harnesses, helmets, socks, and shoes. Experience the beauty of nature in a whole new way. No experience is required to join the fun, but you do need a medium level of fitness.

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography Tour will take you to iconic locations you see in brochures as well as those special spots only a local would know, to explore and capture the beauty and splendour yourself. This tour is designed for photography enthusiasts and your guide is a passionate landscape photographer, with years of local knowledge.  Enjoy 4-5 hours visiting some of the most interesting and beautiful destinations around Queenstown. Your expert guide will help you with creative advice and show you how to get the most from your camera. The weather in this amazing region is constantly changing bringing many moods to the mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. Whatever the conditions we know where best to take you to capture unique scenes of outstanding natural beauty. Includes bonus take home guides on using your camera and how to compose great photos.

This is winery E-bike rides made easy. If you don’t have your own transport, or plan on sampling some award-winning Otago Pinot Noir, our accommodation shuttle and e-bike hire package has you covered. With a return shuttle between your Queenstown accommodation and Arrowtown, and an e-bike for the day, you'll be all set to cruise the trails and explore the wineries. Life made easy, let the adventure begin! Ride completely at your own pace as you make your way through some of the most stunning and photographed scenery in New Zealand. Kiwi owned and operated we’d love to show you our backyard and introduce you to the best trails around. These trails were once known only to locals and enthusiasts are now accessible to you! -Our Moustache E-bikes are top-quality, French made. The Bosch powered motor will get you further than ever before! – Our expert staff will pair you with your perfect bike, match you to the best trail and get you out on the trail quick-smart!