Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour
Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting off into the Gibbston wine region celebrated for its world-class wineries, passionate winemakers & outstanding Pinot Noir.
Enjoy four unique tasting experiences across boutique cellar doors & iconic estates, including a visit to New Zealand’s largest wine cave.
Venues typically include Gibbston Valley, Ayrburn, Kinross & Mt Rosa, (subject change if a cellar door is closed). Throughout the day, your expert guide and cellar hosts will enrich each tasting with stories, insights & wine expertise.
For those looking to indulge further, there’s the option to add a delicious winery bistro lunch (ordered on the day, additional cost).
Whether you’re a passionate wine enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply seeking a memorable Queenstown experience, this award-winning journey pairs good people with great wine for an excellent day out
✓ Transport in a premium Mercedes vehicle✓ Guiding and commentary from a friendly wine certified guide✓ Convenient pick-up from select Queenstown accommodation or bus stops✓ Four outstanding wine tastings at a selection of Gibbston’s renowned cellar doors✓ All tasting are included✓ Guided tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave✓ A winery bistro lunch stop (lunch is guests own expense on the day).1 Gibbston Valley Winery
The first stop of the day is at the iconic Gibbston Valley Winery.
Gibbston Valley is one of the region's founding wineries and it's here that we will join a guided tour through New Zealand's largest underground wine cave and enjoy tastings of some of their world-famous wines.
· 1 h · Admission included
2 Kinross
Kinross is our second stop and a fantastic location to try a range of different wines across multiple labels.
Along with producing their own wines, their cellar door host will also showcase wines from smaller producers and share their incredible stories of how they came to be.
After your wine tasting, we allow extra time to enjoy lunch.
Kinross has a range of delicious dishes on its menu, including pizzas, platters, smaller bites, and mains.
This is ordered and paid directly on the day, giving you the flexibility to order what you would like based on your taste and budget.
· 1 h 30 min · Admission included
3 Mt Rosa Wines
Mt Rosa is a boutique owner-operated winery and their stunning location is situated just below the impressive Nevis Bluff.
Sitting in the vines, their newly built cellar door building gives you a sophisticated backdrop to a delicious tasting menu.
Their cellar door host will take you through different varieties of their single-label wines.
Their mulled wine is a customer highlight!
· 1 h · Admission included
4 Ayrburn
We finish our tasting tour at our fourth stop Ayrburn, where you’ll enjoy a self-guided wine flight in the charming Manure Room or outdoors (weather-dependent), surrounded by beautiful historic grounds - truly a Queenstown must-see destination.
· 1 h · Admission included
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking
The central Queenstown pickup location is the Marmolada Cafe on Camp Street.
We pick up from a range of different accommodations and bus stops. If we do not pick up directly at your hotel, we will advise the closest pick-up location.
After you book you will receive a message from our team to reconfirm your pick-up location and time.
Please be at your pick-up location 10 minutes prior to the departure time provided.
Your guides will wait up to 5 minutes after the time, and those that are late and miss their departure will not be entitled to a refund.
Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for pregnant travelers Suitable for all physical fitness levels Minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend that you bring your passport or NZ drivers license with you. Private Wine Sampler Tour A private tour exclusively for you and your group. Subject to winery availability, our team will reach out when confirmed. Pickup included Wine Sampler Tour Pickup included Book in advance, especially during peak season. Be punctual for your pickup to avoid missing the tour. Bring your ID for age verification. Consider the optional lunch for a fuller experience. Dress comfortably for a day of travel and tasting. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 58045P1
Activity offered by Altitude Tours via Viator.
WizardTrip Help Center Wine enthusiasts Tourists seeking unique experiences Couples Small groups Award-winning wine tour experience Visit 4 unique wineries in the Gibbston region Explore New Zealand's largest underground wine cave Expert guidance from a wine-certified guide Premium transport in a Mercedes vehicle Flexible lunch options available
Population 29,000 (2023)
Currency New Zealand dollar
Official languages Māori, English
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What is the minimum drinking age for this tour? + The minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend that you bring your passport or NZ drivers license with you.
Is lunch included in the tour price? + A winery bistro lunch stop is included, but the lunch itself is at the guest's own expense on the day.
What happens if the weather is bad? + The tour is not cancelled due to bad weather, though outdoor seating at Ayrburn is weather-dependent.
Can pregnant travelers join this tour? + This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
What is the cancellation policy? + For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Fabulous day!
joycemwellman, October 2026
Katy was an amazing guide and the wineries were beautiful. Lunch at Kinross was truly special.
★★★★★ Viator review
Excellent way to...
Paul_H, October 2026
Excellent way to celebrate a significant birthday. Great choice selection of wineries. Allegra was friendly and knowledgeable. Recommended.
Response from the operator · altitudetours What a lovely way to celebrate a milestone birthday, Paul! 🍷 We're delighted you enjoyed the selection of wineries and that Allegra's friendly nature and knowledge helped make the occasion special. Thank you for celebrating with us and for the recommendation. We hope it was a birthday to remember!
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Great tour to explore the wineries in QT.
Mazza3991, October 2026
Ana our guide was amazing. She made the experience so much fun and we had a great time visiting the wineries. The value for money was great considering the amount of wine you get to taste. We had a group of people on the tour, even all going out together after it finished. Would recommend this tour as a great day out.
Response from the operator · altitudetours Sounds like a fantastic day out! 🍷 We're delighted you enjoyed exploring the wineries with Ana and felt the experience was great value. It's especially lovely to hear the group got along so well that the fun continued after the tour finished! That's exactly the kind of experience we love to create. Thanks for the wonderful recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again!
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Caleb Made Our Experience!
conorh457, October 2026
The 10am - 4pm Wine Sampling Tour that we did with Caleb was absolutely exceptional. Caleb was one of the best guides I have ever had. Beyond being hilarious and entertaining, he was also knowledgeable and well organised. Thank you Caleb for one of our best experiences while in Queenstown!
Response from the operator · altitudetours What fantastic feedback, Conor! We're thrilled that Caleb made your wine tour such a highlight of your time in Queenstown. A little wine, plenty of laughs and a knowledgeable guide sounds like a pretty great combination! 🍷 We'll make sure Caleb hears just how much you appreciated his efforts. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
★★★★★ Viator review
Good job Amy!
GraemeJohn_M, October 2026
We had a fantastic day touring round some Otago wineries. Our guide Amy was very friendly and helpful and made sure we got some good pictures of the two of us! Would highly recommend as a way to experience some wineries in the region without having to worry about who is driving!
Graeme & Imogen
Response from the operator · altitudetours Thank you, Graeme and Imogen! What better way to explore Central Otago's wineries than sitting back, enjoying the wine and leaving the driving to us? 🍷 We're so glad Amy looked after you both and helped capture some lovely memories along the way. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure!
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