Talk to us about creating a fully-tailored tour to suit your needs and palate!

Let us know which wineries you would like to visit across Central Otago’s six sub-regions – Gibbston, Cromwell, Bannockburn, Bendigo, Wanaka and Alexandra – or learn about the spirit making process, from grain to glass, at the award-winning Cardrona Distillery, a family-owned operation.

There’s also an option to incorporate local sightseeing, history, art and adventure activities into your day.

Your little ones are welcome on this tour so please get in touch to ‘create your own’ wine or spirit tour and enquire about a costing

Taste award-winning wines from the Valley of the Vines and learn about the spirit making process, from grain to glass, at a local family-owned artisan distillery.

This full-day tour is designed for you to discover the best-kept secrets of the region, starting 45km out of Queenstown in the remote Cardrona Valley. Opened in December 2015, the Cardrona Distillery has already notched up awards for its gin, so this is where you go to witness the magic as its spirits are made from scratch on site. Soak up the sights and smells as malt is milled, mashed, fermented, distilled and matured, before sampling gin, vodka and liqueurs for yourself. Good things take time, so as with all good whiskeys you’ll have to come back in eight or ten years for that tasting.

On the way back to Queenstown, stop at New Zealand’s most photographed building, the historic Cardrona Hotel. Enjoy a hearty lunch before being whisked away to Valley of the Vines in Gibbston for wine tastings at three renowned vineyards.

Your guide, distillery and cellar door staff have a wealth of knowledge about the history of the region’s world-class grapes, Gibbston Valley’s unique growing environment and terroir, and the spirit making processes at Cardrona.

 Departing from Queenstown with complimentary hotel transfers, this full-day tour includes door-to-door travel in the comfort of Alpine Wine Tours’ fleet of stylish European vehicles, a friendly guide, lunch, distillery tour and tastings, wine tastings, and a complimentary souvenir to take home and remember your day.

Indulge in wine tastings and delicious local cheeses in the stunning Valley of the Vines, located just 30 minutes from Queenstown in Gibbston Valley.

This tour transports wine-lovers to one of Central Otago’s most scenic sub-regions to visit three renowned vineyards situated between rugged schist mountains and the rocky Kawarau River gorge.

The afternoon begins with a sensory, otherworldly experience in New Zealand’s largest wine cave, before imbibing some of the best vintages on offer in the sub-region of Gibbston Valley. Beyond the grape, a beautifully crafted cheese board is the perfect accompaniment to some delightful wine tastings. For serious cheese-lovers, this tour also stops at Gibbston Valley Cheese where you can indulge in sampling local artisan cheeses.

Your guide and cellar door staff have a wealth of knowledge about the history of this region’s world-class grapes and the unique growing environment and terroir of Gibbston Valley.

Departing from Queenstown with complimentary hotel transfers, the afternoon tour includes door-to-door travel in Alpine Wine Tours’ fleet of stylish European vehicles, a friendly guide, a cheeseboard, the cave tour and wine tastings, as well as a complimentary souvenir to take home and remember your day.

Experience wine tastings and a delicious lunch in the stunning Valley of the Vines, located just 30 minutes from Queenstown in Gibbston Valley.

This tour transports wine-lovers to one of Central Otago’s most scenic sub-regions to visit three renowned vineyards situated between rugged schist mountains and the rocky Kawarau River gorge.

The morning begins with a tasting (or two) before immersing yourself in a sensory, otherworldly experience in New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Beyond the grape, enjoy a seasonal shared lunch platter at a winery restaurant where you can sit back, relax and take in the views before heading back to Queenstown.

Your guide and cellar door staff have a wealth of knowledge about the history of this region’s world-class grapes and the unique growing environment and terroir of Gibbston Valley.

Departing from Queenstown with complimentary hotel transfers, the lunchtime tour includes door-to-door travel in Alpine Wine Tours’ fleet of stylish European vehicles, a friendly guide, lunch, the cave tour and wine tastings, as well as a complimentary souvenir to take home and remember your day.