Original Wine Tour
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Original Wine Tour
By Queenstown Wine Trail
Recommended by 92% of travelers
This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher
from per adult
$101.55
from per adult
$101.55
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 1-99, max of 14 per group
Duration:
4h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type:
Mobile
English
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Queenstown (selected hotels only)
- Tastings at the three wineries visited
- Wine tasting in the unique underground wine cave
- View Queenstown’s Kawarau bungy centre
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Queenstown Wine Trail
- Entry/Admission - Gibbston Valley Winery
What's not included- Optional Lunch, Cheese, Craft Beer tasting is at your own cost
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7505P1- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Original Wine Tour?
- Original Wine Tour price starts from $107.32. Discover and book Original Wine Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Original Wine Tour cancellation policy?
- Original Wine Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Original Wine Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Original Wine Tour?
- Original Wine Tour is hosted by Queenstown Wine Trail. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Queenstown Wine Trail on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Original Wine Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Original Wine Tour?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 4h 30m. Discover and book Original Wine Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7505P1
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Queenstown Wine TrailStop: 5 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 2Gibbston Valley WineryStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
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Sandyhawk
00Great wines!
We had a wonderful afternoon on this tour. Our driver, Ed, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the area an…
Eleanor B
00Great activity for a Queenstown Trip
A really great tour. Andrew is a knowledgeable and friendly guide and has the patience of a saint dealing with a va…
848hollyh
00Good service, relaxed tastings, would recommend.
Im not a wine drinker but we had a lovely day. Small intimate group. Our guide Andrew was down to earth, profession…
ethanp511
00Best wine tour in Queenstown
It was a great wine tour, 3 stops sampling delicious food and wine along the way. Andrews is the man! Great guy who…
739flaviam
00Beautiful scenery, wine and food
Had a wonderful afternoon doing this wine tour. The guide (forgot his name but think it was Ed) was very knowledge…
Debbie S
00Awesome experience.
We had an amazing day. The wine tasting was very enjoyable and extremely interesting and informative. The gourmet l…
PeopleFinder
00A great day out
I think we sampled some 18 different wines from at least 8 or more wineries in three different locations The food…
836danat
00Great half day wine tour with lunch
It was such a great half day tour. Angus our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining so made it a great experience…
Alex W
00Must do tour
Fantastic tour, Andrew was a really nice guy and very knowledgeable about the regions and wines. Nothing was too mu…
KentW470
00All you could wish for in a wine tour
Fantastic tour with Andrew, he was welcoming knowledgeable and relaxed. Wineries were all ready for us on arrival, …
Paula S
00Fab day fab company
What a fablous wine tour! Andy was the best guide, I could not recommend this tour enough. A must to do when in Que…
eileenmclean
00Fabulous day out.
Angus the Tour Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He went out of his way to ensure we were well looked …
Lennardmc
00Highly recommended
Fantastic tour. Would highly recommend. Lance was awesome and extremely knowledgeable about wine and Queenstown. Wi…
233graemehanton
00Terrific
Was a brilliant day and a real laugh.Angus the driver helped to make it a real fun day.The food was delish at Kinro…
Tegan C
00Food and wine - what more could you want?
An absolutely wonderful experience with Lance - what a delight. Knowledgeable, approachable and the friendliest per…
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Ben
Wellington, New Zealand1 contribution
Couples
Lance hosted my wife and I for an amazing day of wine tasting and exploring. The Queenstown Wine Trail were so easy to set the experience up with, tailoring a private tour to suit us and everything ran so smoothly. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and hit the perfect note of informing us about the wine and the different regions, while also giving us space to enjoy the time as a couple. Can’t recommend these guys enough - thanks for an incredible day!
Written August 15, 2020
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qwinetrail
Private Wine Tours are fun to organise as we have so many wonderful wineries to choose from in Bannockburn and Gibbston Valley sub regions. Lance knows them all so well to insure an incredible day.
Thanks for joining us
Written August 20, 2020
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Lydia
2 contributions
Friends
This tour was amazing. Great girls day out! They were able to accommodate a large group at such short notice and provided us with an amazing driver (Lance) who definitely made our trip, great dad jokes and banter. Really appreciated the hospitality and organisation put on by the tour group company. The wines and food was top quality and would definitely recommend to Queenstown travelers!
Written July 7, 2020
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qwinetrail
Thanks for you comments and I'll pass this on to Lance (he will love it)
Written August 9, 2020
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Coastie 18
9 contributions
We enjoyed the visit to the Kinross winery. Sam gave a very professional wine tasting, giving a lot of detail about the wines. During this time, our orders were taken for lunch. The food was wonderful, again the staff very friendly but professional. Angus our driver was full of knowledge & made everyone feel included. Mt Rosa wines was hosted by the owner who made us all welcome & explained the different varieties. Finally Gibbston Valley Wines with the cave tour, which we had been to before.
Written February 13, 2021
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dickiedavis2018
London, UK15 contributions
We thought we were having wine tasting and lunch. Whilst the wine tasting was fun and informative, lunch turned out to be a small plate of cheese and tasty accompaniments, vastly overpriced. There did seem to be some good lunches being served at the winery, just check first.
Written March 7, 2020
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Hi Dickiedavis, As per our correspondence, unfortunately one of the other wine tour companies picked you up from The Station Building and took you on their tour instead of you joining our tour. We're not sure why they did not check your name properly on their manifest before letting you on the bus and we are sorry you did not get to enjoy our tour. As we discussed, we offer a 3 dish Wine & Food paired lunch on our tour which you would have received had you come out with us, certainly more than the small plate of cheese the other company gave you. We're sorry we didn't get to meet you and if you come to Queenstown again, please contact us and we will take you out on the Wine & Food tour that you should have got to experience. Kind regards, Andrew
Written June 7, 2020
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DCTraveler2222
Washington, DC113 contributions
The Wine and Food Sampler Tour from Queenstown was great. Our guide was Lance - who apparently owns the company which runs the tour for Viator/TripAdvisor - was extremely knowledgeable about wine and about the Queenstown area. The trip involves being picked up around 11:00 am from hotels in Queenstown and then proceeding by bus or van (depending on how many people are going) to wine tastings at three wineries with a very tasty lunch at the first winery. Lance knows everyone and eagerly shared his knowledge. Highly recommended.
Written February 26, 2020
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qwinetrail
Thanks for your review and we're glad you enjoyed Lance's commentary. He is the most experienced wine guide in Queenstown with 27 years experience here.
Written March 4, 2020
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Marg
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Friends
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Queenstown area and showed us more than the 3 wineries we visited.The sommiliers at each winery knew their stuff and provided knowledge with an easy and fun twist.
Definately worth doing except next time we would book the lunch as well at Kinross winery which looked very yummy and was well matched to 3 wine samples provided.
Definately worth doing except next time we would book the lunch as well at Kinross winery which looked very yummy and was well matched to 3 wine samples provided.
Written January 24, 2020
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Erin Berry
Auckland Central, New Zealand62 contributions
My family did a wine tour visiting three wineries which was hosted by Angus. We had the BEST time - it completely exceeded our expectations and was the highlight of our Queenstown trip. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at Kinross, followed by tastings and a cave tour at Gibbston Valley, then finally Mt. Rosa. Angus was such an incredible host, very entertaing and put up with my parent's banter! Such great value.
Written June 24, 2020
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qwinetrail
I'm glad you had the best family day wine touring and found it good value. I will let Angus your host know how much you enjoyed the tour.
Thank you for your comments
Written August 20, 2020
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Nigpat
Christchurch, New Zealand508 contributions
This tour was the highlight of our weekend. The tour driver, Angus, was excellent. His knowledge, approachability, humour and consideration was top class. We were kept informed with information the whole drive and the places we were taken were perfect. We visited Kinross, Cargo brewery, Mt Rosa and Gibbston valley wineries. There was plenty of time to enjoy each location and plenty of opportunity to taste some excellent wine. I highly recommend this tour!!
Written January 9, 2022
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Klassi
Christchurch, New Zealand21 contributions
Friends
Such a great day. Totally surpassed our expectations.
Andrew was the absolute perfect host. Great pick of wineries and so helpful throughout the day, rearranging our visits when we went over time ! This was an amazing tour and thoroughly enjoyable! Highly recommended.
Thanks Andrew for a great day out. We look forward to the next one which ei be a definite!
Andrew was the absolute perfect host. Great pick of wineries and so helpful throughout the day, rearranging our visits when we went over time ! This was an amazing tour and thoroughly enjoyable! Highly recommended.
Thanks Andrew for a great day out. We look forward to the next one which ei be a definite!
Written January 14, 2021
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Daniel M
Wellington, New Zealand16 contributions
The wine tour was fantastic, and Andrew went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. The lunch at Kinross was great, and all the wines were brilliant. Make sure you give these guys a go when you're in Queenstown!
Written June 7, 2020
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Hi Daniel, Thanks for the great review and a big thank you for coming to Queenstown to support the industry. We all really appreciate it! It was great to meet you both and show you around our local wineries. Hopefully we'll see you again when you come for another visit. Cheers, Andrew
Written June 7, 2020
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Do you pick up from the Hilton resort?
Pete V
63 contributions
I think they pick up from most of the local places. (Which Hilton Resort? We were at Oak Shores, which is a Hilton through 12/31). Queenstown isn't that large. We took the helicopter to the Kinross winery, but Rex drove us back to our hotel.
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