Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Lake Hayes, Lake Hayes, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
Take in the incredible views of Lake Hayes on a good day.
Pass By: Kawarau Suspension Bridge, Kawarau Bridge, Gibbston New Zealand
View the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge and home of the AJ Hackett Bungy
Pass By: AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre, Gibbston Valley, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
You might get to see people throwing themselves off the bridge on the way past!
Stop At: Bannockburn, Bannockburn, Cromwell, Central Otago, Otago Region, South Island
Bannockburn is the second wine sub-region we visit and we will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gibbston Valley Winery, 1820 State Highway 6, Gibbston 9371 New Zealand
Take a guided tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: The Stoaker Room Cromwell, 180 State Highway 8B, Cromwell 9310, New Zealand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cromwell Heritage Precinct, Melmore Terrace, Cromwell 9310 New Zealand
Optional visit to historic Cromwell town (time & weather permitting)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gibbston, Gibbston, Otago Region, South Island
We head back into the Gibbston region for a tasting and cheese pairing.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cromwell, Cromwell, Central Otago, Otago Region, South Island
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arrowtown Chinese Settlement, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown New Zealand
Our final stop for the day is in historic Arrowtown. Check out the Chinese Settlement or take a wander down the main street.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Service animals allowed"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Near public transportation"
"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"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"
Start Time:
09:30 AM
Duration: 6 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
If your hotel is not on the drop-down menu, please advise as to where you are staying and we will reply with the nearest pick up location and time. Please be ready and waiting in reception or outside 5 minutes prior to your pick-up time.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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