Appellation Central Wine Tours - Queenstown
Central Otago wine country spreads from the outskirts of Queenstown's Wakatipu Basin through picturesque valleys and dramatic gorges to the rolling vine-clad foothills of Bannockburn and beyond.
Our journey into 'Central' includes unforgettable views and fascinating pioneer history, along with the smooth sophistication of award-winning gourmet food and wines among the region's soothing backdrop of tussock and thyme.
Appreciating the many aspects of Central Otago's viticulture and lifestyle isn't something to do as a big group. Appellation Central tours are designed to ensure everybody gets to fully enjoy the region. Our tours are interactive experiences, with our guides sharing their local knowledge, the scenery and culture with our groups. So we keep the size of our tour groups small, an absolute maximum of 10 people to each specialist guide.
Gourmet Wine Tour
A relaxed day of fine cuisine, good company, sampling local cheeses and tasting fine wines. Visit four to five of Central's premier vineyards. Take a tour of New Zealand's largest underground wine cave and explore your senses at The Big Picture the world's first visual and sensory wine experience. Enjoy a delightful gourmet platter lunch and mid-morning cheese tasting during the tour. Visiting a local fruit orchard during the summer season.
Boutique Wine Tour
An afternoon among the boutique vineyards and splendid scenery of Central Otago.
Taste wines at four of the best vineyards in the Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell regions. Enjoy a delightful gourmet platter lunch at the award winning Carrick Winery Restaurant.
