New Zealand · WINE TOURS IN QUEENSTOWN

The 15 Wine Tours in Queenstown That Go Early

28 tours  ·  from $14

New Zealand leaves you fewer spare days than you planned for. These 15 wine tours in Queenstown justify one, priced and timed so the choice takes a minute.

Boutique Wine Tour - visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch - Bannockburn brings lunch and a change of scenery
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Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

1.Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · from $173Our pick

Travel from Queenstown with a local guide such as Ben, John, Phil, or Evie to four Central Otago cellar doors. Taste mainly Pinot Noir plus regional whites, share a platter lunch, and pass Lake Wakatipu, Lake Hayes, the Remarkables, and the Kawarau Bungy Bridge. Small groups are capped at 12.

“Very good place and great wineries. Guide was also great ..... and amazing wineries to visit . Enjoyable tour”

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Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries - Why the Mercedes van and small group matter
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Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

2.Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · from $164

Spend about six hours visiting Gibbston Valley Winery, Kinross, Mt Rosa, and Ayrburn with a small group of up to 14 people. Your guide handles the driving, timing, and local stories while you taste Central Otago wines, tour an underground cellar, enjoy lunch, and finish with a self-guided flight in historic surroundings.

“Fantastic tour of Gibbston Valley wineries. 4 great stops - Gibbston Valley, Kinross, Mt. Rosa and Ayrburn. Allegra, our guide, made an amazing day even better. Everything was smooth, the wine and company very good and the overall experience excellent.”

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Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters - Stop one: the Gibbston Tavern and GT Tasting Room
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Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

3.Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $158

From central Queenstown, a small group visits three Gibbston tasting spots by minibus. Choose wine or beer, hear local stories from guides such as Do, Ash, Stuart, and Shanay, then settle in for tastings and antipasto at the final stop. The four-hour tour returns to Queenstown.

“Shanay was our guide and from the outset she made the whole experience fun. She was knowledgeable about the area and was engaging and funny. Nothing was a problem for Shanay even when we needed an urgent pit stop. The wineries were great but I think our favourite place was the first tavern.”

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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown - Ayrburn, Mora, Amisfield, and Stoneridge
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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

4.Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews

Travel from central Queenstown through Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley on an air-conditioned hop-on hop-off bus. Choose wineries, breweries, gin bars, pubs, food stops, or adventure sites, with buses about every 45 minutes. Drivers such as George, Kerry, Pete, and Liana share local tips, but you must plan carefully because the route runs one way.

“Logistics were perfect, very efficient service giving you all freedom and flexibility. Good to know in advance what you want to see and discuss that with the driver/guide. He will make it work.”

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Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour - From Lake Hayes to the Kawarau Bridge
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Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

5.Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $204

Spend about six and a half hours touring Central Otago from Queenstown with Appellation Wine Tours. You’ll visit four wineries across Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell, taste wine in Gibbston Valley’s cave, enjoy five lunch courses cooked in retired oak barrels, and finish with cheese and wine. Guides such as John, Lindsay, Al, and Craig add local stories along the way.

“This wine tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Our guide Martin was very knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. The wine and food was 10/10. Would highly recommend this tour as a must to anyone. Thanks for a great day!”

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Queenstown Wine Tour - Arrowtown adds history and breathing room
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Queenstown Wine Tour

6.Queenstown Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · from $61

Join the Wine Hopper Bus at noon for a six-hour, small-group winery outing through Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley. Guides such as Andrew, Angus, Claire, and T can shape the route around your interests, from cellar-door tastings and cheese to craft beer, gin, lunch, or a final stop at Ayrburn. Tastings and food cost extra.

“Absolutely brilliant afternoon! Highly recommend. Andrew our guide was so helpful and highly knowledgeable about the area.”

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Queenstown: Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch - Meeting your van in central Queenstown
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Queenstown: Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch

7.Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 276 reviews · from $132

Spend 5.5 hours touring three Gibbston wineries from Queenstown, with hosted tastings, a main course paired with estate wine, and stories from guides such as T, Ed, Angus, Andrew, and Claire. Expect a small-group feel, scenic drives, boutique cellar doors, and possibly a wine cave at Gibbston Valley.

“Brilliant day with a very competent and entertaining guide! Would highly recommend .”

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Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch! - Kinross for the main course and final tasting
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Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

8.Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $154

Travel from Queenstown through Kawarau Gorge to Gibbston Valley, Mt Rosa Wines, and Kinross. You’ll taste estate wines at three wineries, visit New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave, and choose a wine-paired main course. Guides such as Claire, Blake, T, and Andrew add local stories and lively commentary.

“Great fun, well planned and executed. Well worth the time. Showed up on time, everything went off as planned. Thank you”

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Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield - Amisfield brings the grand finish
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Queenstown Wine Tour – Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

9.Queenstown Wine Tour – Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $170

Spend about five hours tasting Central Otago wines at Gibbston Valley, Kinross, and Amisfield with a local guide. You’ll tour New Zealand’s largest wine cave, stop for an optional winery lunch, and travel in an air-conditioned minivan for up to 10 adults. Guides such as Emma and Bella the dog may join, but the dog is not guaranteed.

“Emma and Ruby were excellent guides, and the wine was outstanding. We got around safely and stopped for tastings/lunch at 4 locations. The guide was flexible and accommodated everyone. Thanks Emma!”

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Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese - Kinross: a strong opening tasting
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Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

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

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

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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Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines - Arrowtown brings history before the pedals turn
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Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

11.Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $73

Ride from Queenstown to historic Arrowtown, then follow gravel trails beside the Arrow River toward Gibbston’s wineries. Going Blue provides the shuttle, bike, helmet, map, lock, repair kit, and route briefing. Choose a standard Trek Marlin 6 or upgrade to an e-bike. Tastings and food cost extra, with pickup from your chosen winery at 4:00 pm.

“We had a great ride doing the wineries. The scenery was amazing and the e-bikes made the ride easy. The wineries were super friendly and well set up. And having a pick up after a wine or two was the best.”

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Queenstown: Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour - Leaving Queenstown for Arrowtown or Arrow Junction
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Queenstown: Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

12.Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $56Best value

Ride the Gibbston Valley Wine Region on a self-guided route from Queenstown. Around The Basin supplies a mountain bike or optional e-bike, helmet, map, safety briefing, and shuttle transport. Follow the Arrow and Kawarau rivers, cross suspension bridges, pass the famous Kawarau Bridge bungy site, and stop at wineries, cheeseries, and taverns before your scheduled pickup.

“So easy! We loved that we were picked up from whichever winery we ended up at!”

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Queenstown & Gibbston Valley: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tours - How the Queenstown to Gibbston route works
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Queenstown & Gibbston Valley: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tours

13.Queenstown & Gibbston Valley: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 1 day · from $77

Spend a full day riding between Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Gibbston Valley, choosing your own mix of wineries, breweries, food stops, and activities. Drivers such as George and Harry help with timing and suggestions, while a timetable lets you plan four to six stops without renting a car. Tastings, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Had a fantastic day, would thoroughly recommend for a relaxing day out.”

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Queenstown: Wine Tasting Tour - Leaving Queenstown for Gibbston
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Queenstown: Wine Tasting Tour

14.Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $134

Spend six hours tasting Central Otago wines at four cellar doors, including Gibbston Valley’s underground wine cave. Your English-speaking guide collects you near central Queenstown around 10am, drives a small group in a WiFi-equipped Mercedes van, and returns you around 4pm. Lunch at Kinross is optional and paid separately.

“Great day out touring the wineries, Alia was just perfect as our tour guide. Great choice of places that we visited. Recommend to all who love a good wine and especially a perfect red.”

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Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston: Flexible Wine Hopper Tours - The scenic ride from Queenstown to wine country
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Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston: Flexible Wine Hopper Tours

15.Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston: Flexible Wine Hopper Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Spend six relaxed hours touring Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley by Wine Hopper Bus. Your guide, such as Claire, Andrew, Rob, or Angus, helps shape the route around your wine and food tastes. Visit cellar doors, the region’s largest underground wine cave, tasting rooms, taverns, and winery restaurants without driving.

“What an amazing day out, Andrew was really informative and we got to enjoy some wonderful wineries at our leisure. Highly recommend.”

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