Valley of the Vines Afternoon Tour:
- Wine-lovers are transported on a journey through the ‘Valley of the Vines’ to indulge in wine tastings and delicious local cheeses in the world’s southernmost wine region
- The afternoon begins with a sensory experience in New Zealand’s largest wine cave, then discover how the unique flavours of our Central Otago wine are created as you visit three wineries to enjoy over 12 tastings
- Imbibe some of the best vintages on offer and sample local artisan cheeses at a latitude of 45° south, an unforgettable experience
Details:
- 3pm to 6:30pm (3.5 hours)
- 12+ Wine Tastings
- Visit 3 Wineries
- Wine Cave Tour
- Artisan Cheese Tasting
- Shared Cheese Board
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Queenstown Area
Valley of the Vines Lunch Tour:
- Join us as we transport wine-lovers to Gibbston, also known as the ‘Valley of the Vines’. It’s part of the greater Central Otago wine region and well-known as one of the world’s most scenic vineyard journeys
- Relax and unwind as you visit three renowned vineyards and wineries where you will sniff, swirl and savour over 12 wines including our famed Pinot Noir and other varietals
- Immerse your senses in New Zealand’s largest wine cave, and beyond the grape enjoy a seasonal shared lunch platter at a winery restaurant and sample local cheeses
Details:
- 10am to 2:30pm (4.5 hours)
- 12+ Wine Tastings
- Visit 3 Wineries
- Wine Cave Tour
- Artisan Cheese Tasting
- Shared Lunch Platter
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Queenstown Area
Southern Alps Spirits & Valley of the Vines Tour:
- Join us on a half-day tour to experience the best-kept secrets of the region, including tastings of beautifully hand-crafted spirits and renowned Central Otago wines
- Travel over the famed Crown Range Road, enjoying stunning views across the region before learning about the spirit making process, from grain to glass, at the Cardrona Distillery
- Stop at New Zealand’s most photographed building, the historic Cardrona Hotel before being whisked away to explore the ‘Valley of the Vines’. Discover two of the region’s most stunning wineries where we stop to enjoy lunch and a leisurely afternoon of wine tastings
Details:
- 9am to 2:30pm (5.5 hours)
- Distillery Tour & Tastings
- Tutored Spirits Tasting
- 6+ Wine / Beer Tastings
- Visit 2 Wineries
- Shared Lunch Platter
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Queenstown Area
Queenstown Beer & Valley of the Vines Wine Tour:
- Experience the best of both worlds with an afternoon of craft beer and wine tastings at some of Central Otago’s best-hidden breweries and taverns
- Travelling through the picturesque Gibbston Valley, we visit Cargo Brewery at the historic Waitiri Creek. Imbibe a beer or wine flight in their unique tasting room, a relocated Church that was built in 1894
- Visit Gibbston Tavern and Rockburn Wines to sample some of the best craft beer and wine in the region before learning about the brewing process, from paddock to pint, on a tour of Queenstown’s newest micro-brewery, Canyon Food & Brew Co
- Finish the afternoon enjoying a selection of local artisan cheeses while overlooking spectacular views across the famous Shotover Canyon
Details:
- 3pm to 6:30pm (3.5 hours)
- Brewery Tour
- Beer Tastings at Brewery
- Wine / Beer Tastings
- Visit 2 Wineries (beer option)
- Shared Cheese Board
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off in Queenstown Area
About Alpine Wine Tours Queenstown:
Alpine Wine Tours offers memorable group, private and custom wine, brewery and distillery tours from Queenstown – the gateway to Central Otago’s renowned wine region. Immerse yourself in a sensory experience in New Zealand’s largest wine cave, taste award-winning wines from the Valley of the Vines or learn about the spirit-making process, from grain to glass, at a local family-owned artisan distillery or learn about the brewing process, from paddock to pint on a brewery tour. Whatever your preference, there’s a tour designed specially to please your palate.
With a love for guiding, the region’s vintages and the tourism industry, you’re in safe hands with your local guides. Wine-lovers can soak up the history of century-old oak wine barrels while swirling and sniffing unique flavours from the world’s most southern wine region, and foodies will be overjoyed with the chance to savour local cuisine along the way. There’s no need to worry about a ‘dedicated driver’ as your guide whisks you away through the stunning Gibbston sub-region in comfort and style in our fleet of European vehicles, including a 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Mercedes Ambiente and Land Rover Discovery.
Conditions
Valid from Dec 10, 2018
Expires Apr 30, 2019
Limit: 5 per user and 5 as gift for others
Bookings essential. Subject to availability. Not valid on public holidays or statutory days. Must be used in 1 visit. Valid for the tour and number of person/people stated on coupon. Valid for ages 18 and over. Tours require a minimum of two people to go ahead and a maximum of 11 people. Pick-up from Queenstown accommodation or outside The Station Building on corner of Camp Street and Shotover Street. Pick-up from accommodation valid within a 10km radius of Shotover street, outside this area may incur a surcharge paid directly to Alpine Wine Tours, Queenstown. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available for shared lunch platters on lunch tours. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available, but no vegan options available, on shared cheese boards on afternoon tours. R18 for alcohol. Always drink responsibly. Host responsibility applies. No refunds unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with any other offer.
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