6.5-Hour Gourmet Food & Wine Tour with Gibbston Valley Wine Cave Tour, Lunch & Paired Wines
Experience a day of indulgence on a food and wine adventure that bottles up the best of the Central Otago region. Get whisked away with your experienced wine guide to three fabulous wine hotspots: Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell. Adults can wander New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave on a guided tour, then guests will savour a uniquely prepared lunch – five mouthwatering dishes cooked in retired oak barrels, matched with five wines!
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (6–17) or one adult (18+)
- Please note: Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption
- Half-day (approximately 6.5 hours) gourmet food and wine tour
- Enjoy tastings at three premium vineyards and The Stoaker Room
- Visit three wine sub-regions: Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell
- Guided tour through Gibbston Valley wine cave (*must be 17+ for tour)
- Unique wine barrel-cooked lunch with matching wines
- Cheeseboard that accompanies a wine tasting
- Visit to historic Arrowtown
- Stroll through Old Cromwell (time permitting)
- Full commentary on the sights, wine, and history of the region
- Return CBD hotel transfers available from selected central Queenstown or Arrowtown hotels
- Available every day on request: Departs 9.30am; returns 4pm (approximately)
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
Pricing & availability
Station Building, located at the corner of Shotover and Camp Street, Queenstown, Queenstown
Things to know
- Bookings essential via email to bookings@appellationwinetours.nz quoting your voucher number. Please note, Appellation Wine Tours requires the following information to process the booking:
- Guest name
- Age (range)
- Nationality
- Any special dietary restrictions
- Pick-up/drop-off location
- Please note: Appellation Wine Tours will be in contact within 1–3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day on request: Departs 9.30am; returns 4pm (approximately)
- Not valid: Public holidays
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off Point: Return CBD hotel transfers from selected central Queenstown or Arrowtown hotels are available. Please advise of accommodation location at time of booking
- Central Queenstown Pick-up Point: The meeting point will be outside the Station Building, located at the corner of Shotover and Camp Street
- Please ensure you are at your pick-up location no later than the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Please allow up to 6.5 hours for this experience, including travel time
- Exact pick-up times will be provided upon booking
- Food and drinks not stated above are not included in this tour. Any excess amount must be paid directly to vendors
- Children must be aged 6–17 to attend this experience and be under the supervision of a paying parent or adult guardian at all times
- Cave Tour: Children under the age of 16 cannot attend the Gibbston Valley cave tour and must wait with the guide in the cellar door
Terms & Conditions:
- Minimum two adults required for tour to run
- Maximum group size per tour is 12 guests
- Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption and provide valid ID upon request
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
- Appellation Wine Tours cannot be held accountable for any tour cancellations or changes caused by weather conditions, road hazards, vehicle malfunctions, or other unexpected circumstances that may impede the scheduled tour. Appellation Wine Tours retains the right to cancel or alter any trip due to uncontrollable factors, including but not limited to weather conditions, mechanical issues, as well as limited or unavailable parking on-site
Cancellations:
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before tour departure date: Bookings will be refunded less a penalty from NZ$10 (per transaction)
- Cancellations within 48 hours of tour departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking:
- 48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made. Bookings cannot be rescheduled within 48 hours of tour departure date
- Changes must be made by calling +643 442 6920 from 8am–8pm NZST time or emailed to bookings@appellationwinetours.nz
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are attending may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Appellation Wine Tours
Go beyond Queenstown’s typical attractions with Appellation Wine Tours and discover the charm of the Central Otago region. Established in 1999 by Philip Green and Wendy Johnston, Appellation Wine Tours offers a range of award-winning tours that allow visitors and locals to explore fine wine, fresh food and breathtaking alpine scenery!