Appellation Wine Tours is Queenstown’s leading premium wine tasting tour company with over 21 years of experience showcasing the finest wine, scenery and history throughout Central Otago.
Appellation Wine Tours is a locally owned and operated business. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you on tour!
Our award-winning all-inclusive wine tasting tours have been designed to educate, enlighten and indulge you with the very best of what Central Otago has to offer. We hope to leave you with a lasting impression of a perfect and memorable day out.
Our Specialist Wine Guides have a true passion for Central Otago and they are eager to share their knowledge of local sights and history and of course everything wine!
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
Experience an indulgent and diverse full-day exclusive tour showcasing the very best of the local sights, enjoying fresh and unique cuisine and tasting a selection of fine wines, cheeses and handcrafted chocolates.
Be greeted by your specialist Wine Guide and venture into the heart of Central Otago to taste fine wines at three premium vineyards over three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn basin.
Take a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave. Stop at a unique lunch venue, experiencing a gourmet lunch consisting of five dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and matching with wines – just divine!
You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with visits 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.
Boutique Wine Tour
Enjoy tastings from four premium vineyards over three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston and the lesser-known Cromwell and Bannockburn basin.
Stop in for lunch at a vineyard restaurant and take a tour around the vineyard, barrel hall and see the wine-making facilities. Savour a delightful platter-style lunch made with locally sourced produce and accompanied by a flight of wines.
Sit back and relax in our luxury Mercedes-Benz minivans and take in the sights while our specialist Wine Guide provides a full commentary on the wine, sights and early history, ensuring an entertaining drive with plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
Some wineries are producing amazing craft beers as well! If there is someone coming along who would prefer beer, please let us know and we can try to accommodate.
Classic Wine Tour
Get a real taste for Central Otago wines on this fun and interactive afternoon tour. Let one of our experienced Wine Guides whisk you away to Queenstown’s neighbouring wine region, Gibbston, aptly known as the “Valley of the Vines”.
Spend the afternoon visiting three perfectly selected vineyards including a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave at Gibbston Valley Winery. Sample an array of fine wines and varietals on offer and enjoy a shared cheeseboard which accompanies 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.
There can be the option to taste some craft beers on this tour when we are notified in advance. Simply mention this upon booking and we can try to include a winery/brewery option. Children aged 6-17 years are welcome.
Queenstown Highlights Tour
Sit back, relax and soak up the scenic sights on this morning of guided sightseeing. Discover the thrill of the Bungy! Watch intrepid jumpers from the viewing deck, and feel the adrenaline as they plummet at a height of 43 metres!
Stop in to the “Valley of the Vines” Gibbston wine region for a wine tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery or enjoy a tea or coffee.
Spend time exploring the 1860’s gold rush history and the picturesque colonial architecture of Arrowtown with time to wander the main street and explore the Chinese Village.
Finish with breathtaking panoramic views from the Coronet Saddle lookout and wind your way back to town via the Shotover River Gorge.
Inclusions
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - 9:30am daily (with a minimum of 2 guests).
Boutique Wine Tour 11.00am daily (with a minimum of 2 guests).
Classic Wine Tour 1:30pm daily (with a minimum of 2 guests).
Queenstown Highlights 9:30am daily (with a minimum of 2 guests).
Gourmet tour - 6.5 hours
Boutique Tour - 5.5 hours
Classic Tour - 3.5 hours
Queenstown Highlights - 3 hours
Warm jacket, sunglasses and camera
With over 21 years of experience, join New Zealand's award-winning wine tour company, Appellation Wine Tours, and discover the magnificent wines, history and sights of New Zealand's premier cool climate wine region, Central Otago.
Departing from Queenstown, let our specialist Wine Guides take you off the beaten track into the heart of Central Otago; a wine region famous for its boutique vineyards, dramatic scenery and fascinating pioneering history.
Enjoy tastings from up to three contrasting wine sub-regions; the Gibbston Valley and the lesser known Bannockburn and Cromwell basin. Sit back and relax in our luxury minivans, and take in the sights while our wine guide provides a full commentary on the area.
Daily all-inclusive, small-group and private tours available, with vineyard visits changing every day. Vineyard requests can be included when notified in advance.
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