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Tasting at superb cellar doors in the Bannockburn region
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour From Queenstown with Lunch Included
Cheese tasting
Picturesque Arrowtown

Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown

By Appellation Wine Tours
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$289 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Bannockburn
    • Bannockburn, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bannockburn
    • Bannockburn, New Zealand

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Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m6h 30m
  • English

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.

Starting time: 9:30 am
Price details
NZ$289.00 x 1 AdultNZ$289.00
Total
Price is NZ$289.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedKnowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy a lovely cheese platter which accompanies one of the wine tastings
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by luxury vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAn exquisite lunch consisting of 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and matched with wines.
  • What's includedWhat's includedWine tastings at 4 vineyards over 3 contrasting wine sub-regions
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to run
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 18 years

Activity itinerary

Lake Hayes (Pass by)
Take in the incredible views of Lake Hayes on a good day.
Kawarau Suspension Bridge (Pass by)
View the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge and home of the AJ Hackett Bungy
AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre (Pass by)
You might get to see people throwing themselves off the bridge on the way past!
Bannockburn
  • 30m
Bannockburn is the second wine sub-region we visit and we will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.
Gibbston Valley Winery
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Take a guided tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave.
The Stoaker Room Cromwell
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy an unforgettable wine and food matching experience. Utilising retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels, Wild Earth steams, bakes, grills and smokes their delicious array of regional food, which is then matched with Wild Earth wines.
Cromwell Heritage Precinct
  • 15m
Optional visit to historic Cromwell town (time & weather permitting)
Gibbston
  • 45m
We head back into the Gibbston region for a tasting and cheese pairing.
Cromwell
  • 30m
Cromwell is the third wine sub-region we visit on this tour. We will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
  • 30m
Our final stop for the day is in historic Arrowtown. Check out the Chinese Settlement or take a wander down the high street.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBannockburn
    • Bannockburn, New Zealand, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBannockburn
    • Bannockburn, New Zealand

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