The 15 Queenstown Wine Tours We Would Book

1.Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · from $173Our pick

From Queenstown, you’ll visit four Central Otago wineries with tastings, a shared gourmet platter lunch, and hotel pickup included. Expect scenic drives through Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell, with guides such as Ben, John, Phil, and Evie sharing local wine and gold-mining stories. Groups are capped at 12.

“A great day out exploring beautiful wine country and meeting amazing people from all over the world. Evie was a great tour guide, with local knowledge and made the day very enjoyable.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · from $164

Spend about six hours tasting Central Otago wines at Gibbston Valley Winery, Kinross, Mt Rosa, and Ayrburn. Your guide drives a small group of up to 14 in a luxury Mercedes van, handles the route, and adds local stories along the way. Expect cellar tours, several tastings at each stop, a lunch break, and a relaxed final wine flight.

“This wine tour is honestly the best wine tour myself and my family have ever done. We had the phenomenal Lee as our tour guide, and she went above and beyond to create an incredible experience for everyone involved. Her care to detail and incredible vibes made the day a breeze and so much fun! (The wineries were also amazing!) If you are looking for a wine tour to do with friends or family, I cannot recommend this enough - especially if you’re lucky enough to get Lee as your guide! We will 100% be booking again!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $158

Spend four relaxed hours touring Gibbston from Queenstown with a guide such as Stuart, Do, Ash, or Shanay. Taste wine and craft beer at the GT Tasting Room, Kinross Cellar Door, and Altitude Brewing, then share antipasti platters. Your guide handles the driving, so you can focus on the drinks, views, and company.

“This tour was so much fun! We had a blast and are still talking about it years later! Absolutely recommend!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews

Build your own wine-country day from Queenstown with air-conditioned transport, buses about every 45 minutes, and stops at Arrowtown, Gibbston wineries, breweries, gin rooms, pubs, and adventure sites. Drivers such as George, Kerry, Pete, Liana, and John provide local guidance. Plan carefully: the route runs one way, so most people reach four to six stops.

“Top day! George was excellent. He drove us the majority of the day. Pete was great with info and was very accomodating. All the wineries we chose were first class. Special mention for Aryburn and Mt Rosa.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 276 reviews · from $132

Spend 5.5 hours tasting Central Otago wines at three Gibbston wineries, with a main course and matching wine at Kinross or another winery. Your English-speaking guide, often T, Ed, Angus, Andrew, or Claire, handles the driving, stories, and winery visits.

“Our group of 6 had the best time, T was an excellent guide and we had fun in the bus in between wineries. The lunch was superb. The only thing was that we were very late (2 tastings before lunch) having lunch which I think was because of how busy the day was however it would have been good to then provide snacks to keep us going to lunch. However overall an awesome day.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $73

Start with a shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown, then follow rivers, bridges, and alpine scenery toward Gibbston. Going Blue supplies a Trek mountain bike or e-bike, helmet, map, lock, and repair kit. Stop at wineries such as Gibbston Valley, Kinross, Rockburn, or Mount Rosa before a 4:00 pm pickup.

“The staff was so friendly and nice. They deserve a good review❤️ The ride it self was okay! But the experience itself is worth trying”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 5 hours - 450 minutes · from $56Best value

Ride from Arrowtown or Arrow Junction along the Arrow and Kawarau rivers to Gibbston’s cellar doors, cheesery, tavern, and famous Kawarau Bridge. Around The Basin supplies the bike, helmet, map, briefing, and shuttle back to Queenstown. Choose a standard bike or pay extra for an e-bike, then set your own winery stops and lunch plan.

“Great trip. Good value and breathtaking scenery! Liked the self guided aspect too!”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Queenstown & Gibbston Valley: Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 1 day · from $77

Spend one day touring Queenstown’s wine country without renting a car. Hop on and off between Arrowtown, Gibbston Valley wineries, breweries, taverns, and food stops. Drivers such as George and Harry help shape your route, while the timetable lets you fit roughly five or six stops into the day. Tastings, meals, and activities cost extra.

“This is a great way to visit a bunch of wineries and other activities that the area has to offer. Definitely a good option for a rainy day!”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $134

Travel from Queenstown to Gibbston in a premium Mercedes van for four cellar-door visits and 18+ tastings. You’ll explore Gibbston Valley’s underground wine cave, stop for lunch at Kinross, and finish at Mt Rosa and The Church. Guides such as Do, Shanay, and Alana are known for warm, well-informed hosting.

“Lovely guide/driver and wonderful selection of different vineyards and wines.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston: Flexible Wine Hopper Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 6 hours · from $59

Start at noon in Queenstown and let a local guide such as Claire, Rob, or Andrew shape your six-hour winery outing. Visit Gibbston Valley, Arrowtown, or both, with stops for tastings, cheese, lunch, craft beer, and cellar-door visits. The $59 fare covers transport and pickup, but food and tasting fees are extra.

“Very educational and well looked after whilst also having alot of freedom”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 6h 30m · from $196

Spend 6.5 hours with a small group visiting premium vineyards in Gibbston, Cromwell, and Bannockburn. Expect a wine-cave tasting, local cheese, a five-dish barrel-cooked lunch with matched wines, and stops in Arrowtown and Old Cromwell. Guides such as John, Lindsay, Paul, and Muza add local stories along the way.

“Tour started on time, the mini tour bus was comfortable and we had an awesome tour guide Muza. He was very knowledgable and fun throughout the whole day and kept us on schedule. The wineries and food were excellent and a great way to try new wines local to the area. I would highly recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Original Premium Half-Day Gibbston Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · 5h 30m · from $118

Travel from Queenstown to Gibbston in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide such as T, Claire, Angus, Ed, or Andrew. Visit three cellar doors, taste around a dozen or more wines, learn about Central Otago wine, and choose your own winery lunch or snack. Hotel pickup may be arranged from selected accommodations.

“it was so much fun!! our tour guide Claire was absolutely amazing and we have such a great time!! would highly recommend this tour!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Scenic Highlights, Tour with Wine & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 4h 30m · from $136

Join an English-speaking local guide in a premium Mercedes van for 4.5 hours of Queenstown scenery, Arrowtown gold-mining history, Kawarau Bungy Bridge, Gibbston wine and cheese, and a 30-minute Lake Whakatipu cruise. Guides such as Lee, Ash, Beth, and Graham have led past departures.

“I really enjoyed it. The highlight of the day was the naked bungy jumper. It was a nice mix of activities. Fluffy was grest. I liked that it wasnt rushed. Loved the van, a taste of luxury.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Boutique Winery Half-Day Tour & Vineyard Platter-Style Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 330 - 390 minutes · from $166

Travel from Queenstown in a small group of up to 12 with an English-speaking guide such as Craig or Donna. Taste premium Central Otago wines at four boutique vineyards, enjoy a local-produce platter at Carrick Winery, pass through Kawarau Gorge, and visit historic Old Cromwell Town. You can also add a jet boat ride or nine holes of golf.

“This was an amazing day out !! Great Wineries, our lunch was delicious and our guide Donna made the day even better - so friendly and knowledgeable !! A wonderful trip ! 10/10 Would totally recommend !”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Guided E-Bike Tour with Winery Visits & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 6 hours · from $194

Spend six hours riding from Arrowtown along the Arrow and Kawarau rivers to Gibbston Valley. Your small group uses premium pedal-assist bikes, crosses the historic bungy bridge, then visits Brennan Wines, Otago Viticulture and Oenology, and Mt Rosa Wines for tastings and an artisan platter. Guides such as Ksena, Tom, and Jordan add local history and steady bike support.

“We had the most wonderful day. Tom our guide was fantastic, we felt safe, it was fun, and the scenery was next level. Excellent value for money. Thank you!”

Check availability →Read our full review