Queenstown Food and Wine

A trip to Queenstown is not complete without taking the opportunity to sample the world-renowned wines produced in the area. The climate in and around Queenstown lends itself to winemaking, and the Gibbston area in particular has produced some outstanding wines over many years. Particularly famous for their Pinot Noir, Gibbston and surrounding wineries also produce Rosé, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris varieties, offering a rich diversity for the connoisseur.

Queenstown has a number of wine and food tours that allow you to experience the intensity and vibrancy of the region’s wines.

Altitude Wine Sampler Tour

Altitude Wine Sampler Tour offers premium small group tours departing daily, led by expert guides.

• Visit 4 award-winning wineries in the Gibbston region
• Enjoy over 15 tastings, including Pinot Noir, Rosé and aromatic whites
• Travel in a premium Mercedes van with panoramic views
• Learn about local wine history and production from passionate hosts
• Departs daily from central Queenstown hotels or meeting locations

Appellation Central Wine Tours

Appellation Central Wine Tours have small group tours departing Queenstown on a daily basis.

• The Boutique Tour takes you to four boutique wineries situated in the Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn
• The Gourmet Tour includes a wine cave tour, tasting sessions at five wineries, and a delicious platter-style lunch
• The Classic Tour is a half-day tour with wine tastinga at 3 premium vineyards, including the underground wine cave at Gibbston Valley Winery

The intimacy of a small group tour is a great way to sample and enjoy local wineries.

Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours offer flexible, self-guided tours available on a recurring circuit around Queenstown’s wineries. Hop on to visit Queenstown’s best cellar doors at your own pace.

• Choose from multiple bus routes through Gibbston and Queenstown
• Stop at well-known wineries, breweries, and historic sites
• Create your own custom itinerary with the freedom to linger longer
• Perfect for independent travellers and groups alike

Black Luxury Half Day Wine Tour

A feature tour is the luxury half-day wine tour with Black, which affords small groups the intimacy and exclusivity of a private tour of three of Queenstown’s premier wineries. Starting at a time that suits you, the six-hour tour provides you with a dedicated guide and luxury vehicle to give you a personal tour of the region and its wineries. The tour includes tasting at up to four cellar doors and can be personalised and customised to suit your tastes.

This is a wine and dine experience not to be missed.

Walter Peak Evening Dining & Cruise

If you are looking to sample some of the local produce in a unique setting, the Walter Peak Evening Dining Cruise is an experience that will delight. Commencing with a cruise on the historic steamship TSS Earnslaw, you’ll enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Wakatipu before disembarking at Walter Peak High Country Farm.

Once there, you will be treated to a mouth-watering gourmet barbecue featuring a generous selection of fresh local produce and aromatic meats. When your main course is finished, you’ll be presented with a selection of heavenly desserts and fragrant New Zealand cheeses.