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Enjoy a cheeseboard and a unique wine barrel-cooked lunch with matching wines

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Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Departs Queenstown (9.30am - 4.00pm)

Experience an indulgent and diverse full-day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced local 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, a gourmet wine barrel-cooked lunch with matching wines, and a lovely cheeseboard. You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Old Cromwell (time and weather permitting) and picturesque Arrowtown. 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.

From: NZ$329.00

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7 Hours 30 Mins

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Highlights

Visit 3 contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell
Take a guided tour through New Zealand's largest underground wine cave
Cheeseboard and unique wine barrel-cooked lunch with matching wines
Visit historic Arrowtown

Full Description

Experience an indulgent and diverse full-day wine touring adventure showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Your experienced wine guide will lead you on a tasting journey, traveling in style in a luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan, through the three main contrasting wine sub-regions of Gibbston, Cromwell, and the Bannockburn basin.

Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave at Gibbston Valley Winery, and savor a unique 5-dish gourmet lunch cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines at The Stoaker Room restaurant.

You will also have an opportunity t...

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Includes

Return hotel transfers

Full commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region

Incredible food and wine matched lunch

All wine tastings

Meeting Point

Bus Stop outside Cafe Marmolada, 43 Camp Street, at 9.25 am. Alternatively, let us know your hotel/accommodation details, and we will reply with an exact pick-up time.

The opening hours are 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Additional Information

Bring a jacket, sunglasses, and a camera.

Please note that children aged 6 – 17 years are welcome on our daily Boutique Wine Tour. Unfortunately, children under 17 years are not allowed inside the Gibbston Valley wine cave. This means that they can only join our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour or Classic Wine Tour if they are able to sit with the guide in the Gibbston Valley Winery cellar door unaccompanied by their parents/caregivers while they take part in the cave tour (approximately 30-45 minutes). Children of all ages are welcome on our private tours, but the same rules apply if parents/caregivers wish to experience the cave tour at Gibbston Valley Winery. Alternatively, we can arrange a tasting in the cellar door, or swap the Gibbston Valley Winery altogether for a different vineyard on request.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

From

NZ$329.00

Per Person

7 Hours 30 Mins

Live Availability with Instant Confirmation

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43 Camp Street, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9348

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

An indulgent and diverse full-day wine touring adventure.

Experience an indulgent and diverse full-day wine touring adventure showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region.

Your experienced wine guide will lead you on a tasting journey, travelling in style in a luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan, through the three main contrasting wine sub-region...Show More

An indulgent and diverse full-day wine touring adventure.

Experience an indulgent and diverse full-day wine touring adventure showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region.

Your experienced wine guide will lead you on a tasting journey, travelling in style in a luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan, through the three main contrasting wine sub-regions of Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn basin.

Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave at Gibbston Valley Winery, and savour a unique 5-dish gourmet lunch cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines at The Stoaker Room restaurant.

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 the tour you will be returned to your accommodation.

Please note children aged 6 – 17 years are welcome on our daily Boutique Wine Tour. Unfortunately children under 17 years are not allowed inside the Gibbston Valley wine cave. This means that they can only join our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour or Classic Wine Tour if they are able to sit with the guide in the Gibbston Valley Winery cellar door unaccompanied by their parents/caregivers while they take part in the cave tour (approximately 30-45 minutes).
Children of all ages are welcome on our private tours but the same rules apply if parents/caregivers wish to experience the cave tour at Gibbston Valley Winery. Alternatively, we can arrange a tasting in the cellar door, or swap the Gibbston Valley Winery altogether for a different vineyard on request.

Inclusions
Complimentary s-e-l-e-c-t hotel pick ups
Tastings at 4 premium locations (3 vineyards and a lunch venue)
Visit Gibbston, Bannockburn and CromwellExquisite 5-dish gourmet wine-barrel cooked lunch with matching winesTour through Gibbston Valley underground wine cave
Cheeseboard to accompany a wine tasting
Short visit to historic Arrowtown and/or Old Cromwell
Full commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region

Alcohol can only be served to guests aged 18 years and over. A valid photo ID may be requested.

Duration: 7 Hours 30 Mins

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which wineries and vineyards are included in the tour?

The tour visits three contrasting wine sub-regions: Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell, with tastings at four premium locations (three vineyards plus the lunch venue). Typical vineyards include Gibbston Valley Winery, Mt Difficulty, Amisfield, and others in Central Otago.

What type of food is served during the barrel-cooked lunch?

You’ll enjoy a 5-dish gourmet lunch, uniquely cooked in retired oak barrels, served at The Stoaker Room restaurant, and matched with five wines. The meal is accompanied by a cheeseboard at one of the vineyard tastings.

What should I wear for the tour?

Comfortable clothing and secure footwear are recommended.

What are the opening hours?

The opening hours are 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Are children allowed inside the Gibbston Valley wine cave?

Unfortunately, children under 17 years are not allowed inside the Gibbston Valley wine cave.

Are children allowed on the Boutique Wine Tour?

Yes, children aged 6–17 years are welcome on our daily Boutique Wine Tour.

Is there a minimum number of travelers required for this experience, and what happens if it isn’t met?

Yes, a minimum number of travelers is required. If the minimum isn’t met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date, an alternative experience, or a full refund.

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before the activity starts.

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