Wine Tours - Wine Trail
Wine Tours - Wine Trail
Description
The Queenstown Wine Trail follows the story of wine production in the area. Gibbston Valley Wines released the region's first commercial wine vintage in 1987. Since then the region and its several vineyards have become famous for producing premium wines, particularly pinot noir. Winemaking at lattitude 45 degrees south is an adventurous business!
The vineyards here are at high altitude and subject to cold winters, hot dry summers and a significant night to day temperature range. Such adversity has led to pioneering winemaking, consistently superb wines, worldwide recognition and a plethora of international awards.
Each winery in the Queenstown region is a unique reflection of the pioneering spirit and passion for wine common to the local winemakers and viticulturalists. There are several vineyards in the Queenstown region. We choose the best vineyard combinations to provide an unhurried tour for each group on any given day.
A knowledgeable, fun and friendly guide will escort you from Queenstown into the wine country of the scenic Wakatipu region. At each vineyard you'll meet a member of the vineyard for a close up perspective of the local wine. Whether your palate is well developed or simply enthusiastic, as long as you love wine, our tours will delight.
Tour Options
The Original Tour: For the first time tasters or wine connoisseurs an in-depth introduction to four Queenstown wineries, a cheese factory visit and a wine cave tour. Friendly, knowledgeable guides offer an understanding of the unique Central Otago wine growing conditions and wines offered. Travelling time is kept to a minimum, the pace is relaxed and wine always superb. There is also time for lunch (not included in price) and cheese factory visit at Gibbston Valley Winery.
Summer Sampler (operates Oct 1st - March 31st): Designed for those on a tight time schedule the Summer Sampler maintains a relaxed and leisurely pace throughout its tour of two Queenstown vineyards with a winery lunch included.
Trip Includes
The Original:
- Pick up from accommodation or central Queenstown
- Tastings at the four wineries visited
- Wine tasting in the unique underground wine cave
- Sightseeing through historic Arrowtown
The Summer Sampler:
- Pick up from accommodation or central Queenstown
- Tastings at the two vineyards visited
- Wine Cave tour
- Cheese factory tour and tasting
- Special menu lunch at Gibbston Valley Winery
- A glass of wine served with lunch
Duration
- The Original: Allow 5 hrs round trip from Queenstown
- The Summer Sampler: Allow 3.5 hrs round trip from Queenstown
Departures
- 12.30pm
- Pick up from your hotel or central Queenstown
Other Information
- Bring your camera, a warm top and sunglasses
- Summer Sampler only operates during Summer months (Oct - Mar)
- You may wish to bring your wallet if you wish to purchase food (on the Original tour) or bottles of wine
- Please contact us about private tours
- Price increase from 1st October
Prices & Options
- Adult: Original Tour $106.00
New price: $114 (from 1st October 2008) - Adult: Summer sampler $126.00
New price: $132 (from 1st October 2008) - Child (under 15 yrs): Original Tour $50.00
New price: $55 (from 1st October 2008) - Child (under 15 yrs): Summer Sampler $79.00
New price: $82 (from 1st October 2008)
