Private Wine Tours
QUEENSTOWN & CENTRAL OTAGO PRIVATE WINE TOURS:
Our private tours visit renowned local wineries in Arrowtown, Queenstown and Central Otago, taking in the Queenstown, Bannockburn and Cromwell sub-regions. Just what you have been looking for, a fun, relaxed and personalised tour, visiting a selection of boutique wineries amongst spectacular scenery.
For your convenience we offer various tour options, including full or half day tours, as well as day or evening dining tours:
- Private Central Otago Wine Tour
- Private Queenstown Wine & Food Tour
- Private Queenstown Wine Lovers Tour
- Private Queenstown Twilight Wine & Food Tour
We take you to the very best wineries with all wine tastings and presentations included in the tour price. All inclusive Wine & Food matched lunches, or ordering a la carte, are also options as outlined in each tour option. Experience the true flavor of our regions cool climate wines, delicious food and local cheeses whilst interacting with winery personnel and our knowledgeable guide. Courtesy pick up and return to your Queenstown hotel and select accommodation, or if you wish you can meet us in central Queenstown.
Per person rates
Please note that our rates are in NZD, and are ‘per person’ rates. Our rates can change depending on the total number of people on the private wine tour.
We are happy to sharpen our pencil on multiple people bookings, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, or wine, or winery, preferences.
You can reach us at info@queenstownwinetrail.co.nz or by phone on +6434413990.
Minimum of 2 people
We operate our private tours with a minimum of 2 people and payment for two people is required to confirm a tour.
If you are booking for multiple people, and you don’t want full payment taken on one credit card, please contact us prior to booking and we will make alternative payment arrangements for you and your group.
Solo Traveler?
Private tours for one person are available.
Please contact us direct if you are wanting to arrange a private wine tour for one person only, we will be happy to assist you. | EMAIL US |
Protecting our environment
In an effort to reduce the number of single use plastic bottles entering the environment, we encourage you to enjoy the beautiful NZ water made available to you at every winery and cellar door, thank you.
Private Queenstown Wine & Food Tour
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ultimate all-inclusive Queenstown wine tour
- Visit three boutique Gibbston wineries
- Experience hosted wine tastings
- Delicious wine and food paired winery lunch
- Experience Central Otago wine at it’s finest!
EXPERIENCE
This private half day wine and food experience delivers an unforgettable taste of Central Otago’s wine region, showcasing its superb local produce. It is designed for guests to get the most out of a unique food and wine experience, with the tour being conducted at their own pace.
Gibbston Valley restaurant and Kinross Wines all offer a mouth-watering a la carte menu, where you can choose a main each paired with an estate wine, along with hosted wine tastings and presentations.
Enjoy wine tasting and presentations at 3 wineries, generally visiting one larger well-known winery and two boutique style wineries.
A dedicated wine advisor is waiting for you at each stop and we welcome winery requests prior to travel.
Your private wine tour is complimented by our expert local wine guide, a relaxed tour pace, and personlised friendly service, all wrapped up in spectacular winery surroundings.
INCLUSIONS
- Fully hosted tastings at three wineries
- Paired winery lunch from an a la carte menu
- Sightseeing, which may include bungy viewing
- Photo stops or a drive through Arrowtown
- Courtesy pick up & drop off at selected Queenstown hotels or central Queenstown
Price
- $499 per person: for 2 to 3 people
- $399 per person: for 4 to 10 people
- NZD: Rates valid until 30 Sept 2025
Private Central Otago Wine Tour
HIGHLIGHTS
- Seasonal Central Otago Wine Tour departing from Queenstown
- Hosted tastings at four Gibbston, Cromwell & Bannockburn wineries
- Time for a delicious winery lunch included, lunch is at own expense
- Scenic stops in Old Cromwell & Arrowtown, time permitting
EXPERIENCE
Queenstown Wine Trail’s premium full day wine tour allows you to discover the best of Central Otago’s wine regions. Savor the true flavor of the wines while being part of our fully customised small group tour.
We will take you to four of the finest wineries, in both the Gibbston and Bannockburn wine regions. These wineries may include Amisfield, Mt Difficulty, Domain Road, Akarua, Domaine Thomson, Carrick, Felton Road, Te Kano, Misha Wines, Kinross, Mt Rosa or Ayrburn Winery.
Time is built into the tour for you to enjoy a delicious a la carte lunch, paired with a wine of your choice (this is at your own expense), so you can select what flavours and tastes suits you on the day, you will enjoy dining with amazing views over Central Otago’s dramatic landscape.
INCLUSIONS
- Courtesy pickup & return to select accommodation or Central Queenstown
- Visit Gibbston, Cromwell & Bannockburn wine sub-regions
- Enjoy hosted wine tastings at four premium Central Otago wine locations
- Time included to enjoy a delicious a la carte lunch, paired with a wine (at own cost)
- Sightseeing in the heart of Arrowtown & Old Cromwell, time permitting
- Full commentary on the sights, wine, & history of our region
- Scenic stops in the heart of Arrowtown & Old Cromwell, time permitting
DETAILS
- Available: 1 November to March 31st seasonally
- Begins: 10am daily from Central Queenstown
- Allow: approximately 7 hours for this full day tour
- Lunch: at your own cost, to meet your tastes & budget
PRICE
- $475 per person: for 2 to 3 people
- $390 per person: for 4 to 10 people
- NZD: Rates valid until 30th Sept 2025
Private Queenstown Wine Lovers Tour
- Departs 12.00pm (can be changed on request)
- Available year-round on request
- Lunch: Optional a la carte winery lunch at the winery of the guest’s choice. (At own expense)
- Allow 5 hours
EXPERIENCE
This tour is designed for those who love wine. Join us for a full afternoon of wine tasting, just a short journey from Queenstown. We allow plenty of time for sightseeing and wine tasting and presentation at four vineyards of your choice in the Queenstown and Gibbston Valley wine regions. A la carte menu or cheese platter are optional and at own expense – guests select their preferred vineyards.
INCLUSIONS
- Tasting at four wineries with pre booked presentations (winery are preferences welcome)
- Sightseeing opportunities which could include bungy jumping viewing, a drive through Arrowtown or scenic photo stops
- Lunch: at client’s expense
Price
- $425 per person: for 2 to 3 people
- $340 per person: for 4 to 10 people
- NZD: Rates valid until 30 Sept 2025
Private Queenstown Twilight Food & Wine Tour
- Departs 2.30pm (can be changed on request)
- Available year-round on request
- Dinner: 3 course dinner
- Allow 6 hours.
EXPERIENCE
A unique and unforgettable wine and food adventure. We depart late-afternoon for wine tasting at boutique vineyards such as Amisfield, Peregrine, Kinross or Chard Farm before enjoying an evening dining experience at the award winning Millhouse Restaurant at Millbrook Resort.
INCLUSIONS
- Wine Tastings and presentations at three wineries
- Dinner at Millhouse Restaurant – Trust the Chef 3-course meal with a glass of wine
PRICE
- $549 per person: for 2 to 3 people
- $449 per person: for 4 to 10 people
- NZD: Rates valid until 30th Sept 2025
PLEASE EMAIL US TO BOOK
This tour is unavailable to book online. Please contact us to discuss availability on +6434413990 or email us at info@queenstownwinetrail.co.nz, thank you.