2 Cheese Tastings in New Zealand Worth an Early Alarm

1.Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $148Our pick

From Queenstown, join a small-group afternoon tour to Kinross, Gibbston Valley, and Mt Rosa. You’ll taste wines at three cellar doors, tour New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave, enjoy a cheeseboard, and pass the Kawarau Bridge. Guides such as Paul, John, Kate, and Phil add local color and practical wine insight.

“We had a fantastic time on the wine tour, made even better by our amazing guide, Paul. He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and truly knew his stuff—sharing great insights without ever making it feel overwhelming. Each of the three wiRead more”

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2.Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $42Best value

Spend an hour on Lake Wanaka with one complimentary wine, beer, RTD, or soft drink, plus communal cheese and crackers. The 5:30 pm cruise passes Ruby Island, Stevensons Peninsula, Eeley Point, and the Lone Tree. Expect a relaxed social outing, light commentary, and a fully licensed bar. Tim, Cam, and Toby are among the crew mentioned by name.

“Really lovely way to relax and see the lake and surrounding scenery . Crew were really welcoming . Wine and cheese was great .”

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