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Private Luxury Central Otago Wine Tour for 2–4 Guests

By Alpine Wine Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,117 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover Central Otago on a private luxury wine journey crafted for couples and small groups wanting more than a standard shared wine tour.

Hosted by your own knowledgeable New Zealand local wine guide, this exclusive full-day experience blends premium tastings, breathtaking alpine scenery, and boutique hospitality across Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn.

Begin at Kinross with an elevated tasting featuring rare library vintages and premium releases from celebrated producers including Valli, Hawkshead, Wild Irishman, and High Garden — designed for genuine wine enthusiasts.

Travel through the dramatic Kawarau Gorge to Bannockburn for premium hosted tastings at Te Kano Estate and either Carrick Winery or Mt Difficulty, with time for a relaxed winery lunch (own expense).

Finish at Amisfield overlooking Lake Hayes, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated cellar doors and ranked among the World’s Top 100 Restaurants (2024).

Rare wines. Iconic wineries. Fully private. Tailored to your group.

Activity location

  • Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages
    • 2300 Gibbston Highway
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages
    • 2300 Gibbston Highway
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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Private Wine Tour - 4 Guests

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Exclusive private Central Otago wine tour for 4 guests with premium tastings and luxury Mercedes transport.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€1,624.66 x 1 Traveller€1,624.66
Total
Price is €1,624.66
Until Wed, 29 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private luxury Mercedes transport — your exclusive vehicle for the day
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic journey through Kawarau Gorge, Bannockburn & Central Otago wine country
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Relaxed, unhurried itinerary — travel privately at your own pace
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hosted by a knowledgeable New Zealand local wine guide throughout the day
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Rare library tasting at Kinross featuring Valli, High Garden & Wild Irishman
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private luxury Central Otago wine experience — tailored exclusively to your group
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Four premium winery experiences across Gibbston Valley & Bannockburn
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hosted tastings at Te Kano Estate, Carrick or Mt Difficulty, and Amisfield
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Winery lunch (optional) — enjoy a relaxed lunch at Carrick or Mt Difficulty (own expense)

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Queenstown (Pass by)

Depart from Queenstown, New Zealand’s iconic alpine resort town, surrounded by dramatic mountains, luxury lodges, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wakatipu.

Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your private luxury wine journey with an elevated tasting featuring rare library vintages and premium releases from celebrated boutique producers including Valli, Hawkshead, Wild Irishman, and High Garden.

Gibbston (Pass by)

Journey into Gibbston Valley, the birthplace of Central Otago wine and home to world-class Pinot Noir, boutique cellar doors, and breathtaking vineyard scenery beneath The Remarkables.

Kawarau Gorge (Pass by)

Travel through the dramatic Kawarau Gorge, famous for rugged schist cliffs, turquoise river views, historic gold-mining landscapes, and one of Central Otago’s most spectacular alpine drives.

Carrick Winery Restaurant

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Depending on the day and your group’s preferences, enjoy a relaxed winery lunch stop at Carrick Winery, known for its organic wines, lakefront setting, and premium hosted tastings surrounded by spectacular Bannockburn scenery (lunch at own expense).

Te Kano Estate

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover one of Central Otago’s most architecturally striking wineries, where dramatic vineyard views frame premium hosted tastings of expressive Bannockburn Pinot Noir and cool-climate wines.

Mt Difficulty Wines Cellar Door

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Alternatively, your private experience may include a relaxed winery lunch stop at Mt Difficulty, perched high above the Cromwell Basin and renowned for exceptional Central Otago Pinot Noir, breathtaking vineyard views, and premium hosted tastings in one of the region’s most iconic wine settings (lunch at own expense).

Bannockburn (Pass by)

Continue into Bannockburn, one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine sub-regions, celebrated for premium Pinot Noir, rugged landscapes, historic gold-mining heritage, and spectacular vineyard views.

Amisfield Winery

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Conclude your journey at one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries and ranked among the World’s Top 100 Restaurants (2024), with a premium guided tasting overlooking Lake Hayes and the surrounding alpine scenery.

Location

Activity location

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    Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages
    • 2300 Gibbston Highway
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages
    • 2300 Gibbston Highway
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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