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Full-Day Jet Boat and Wine Tour from Queenstown with Four Tastings & Lunch

9.8
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Combine high-speed adventure with Central Otago wine country on a seven-hour tour from Queenstown. Begin at 10am with a 45-minute jet boat ride along Lake Wakatipu and the Shotover and Kawarau rivers, complete with exhilarating 360-degree spins. Continue to four boutique vineyards across Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell for tastings, a platter-style lunch and local stories from your wine guide. Enjoy a stroll through historic Old Cromwell before returning to Queenstown, with central pick-up, hotel drop-off and a scenic itinerary shaped by the day’s conditions.

Inclusions
  • Valid for one adult (18+) or one child (6–17)
  • Central Queenstown hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • 45-minute jet boat ride departing from KJet Jet Boat Main Town Pier
  • Jet boat journey along Lake Wakatipu, the Shotover River and the Kawarau River
  • Wine tastings at four boutique vineyards
  • Visits to the Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell wine sub-regions
  • Gourmet platter lunch at Carrick Winery Restaurant
  • Stroll through historic Old Cromwell, weather permitting
  • Commentary on the region’s sights, wine and history
  • Available: Every day; departs 10am, returns 5pm.
Overview
Duration: 6.5 hours
Printed, Mixed and Digital vouchers accepted
Language: English (New Zealand)
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US$229/personwith
Non-member US$249
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Location
Queenstown
Language
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Things to know

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for jet boating and a full day outdoors

Every day

Important:

  • Available: Every day; departs 10am, returns 5pm.
  • Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, and take-home wines or merchandise from winery shops
  • Please allow up to seven hour for this experience
  • Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
  • Check in at the KJet Jet boat Main Town Pier at 9.45am
  • Central Queenstown Pick-up Point: The meeting point will be outside the Station Building, located at the corner of Shotover and Camp Street
  • Exact pick-up times will be provided upon booking
  • Please ensure you are at your pick-up location no later than the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
  • Set menu restrictions apply. Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to the vendor(s)
  • Please notify at the time of booking of any dietary requirements and menu preference

Terms & Conditions:

  • Minimum two people required for tour to proceed
  • Maximum group size per tour is 16 guests
  • Child rate applies for children aged 6–17. Children aged 5 and under are not permitted. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian aged 18+
  • 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:

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

Appellation Wine Tours offers guided wine and sightseeing experiences across Queenstown and Central Otago, combining local knowledge with regional history, scenic landscapes and boutique winery visits. The operator has been creating tours in the region since 1999.

Website

KJet Jet Boat Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown, New Zealand. Central Queenstown pick-up is available outside the Station Building at the corner of Shotover and Camp Street, with hotel drop-off included.

Reviews

9.8
Outstanding
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