Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Cave Tour, Cheese, Lunch and more! in Queenstown

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Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown

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Highlights

Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell.


Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and savour a unique lunch with 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines.


You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Arrowtown, and Old Cromwell (when time permits). Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide.


At the end of your tour you will be returned to your accommodation.

Itinerary

  • Lake Hayes(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Take in the incredible views of Lake Hayes on a good day.

  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    View the historic Kawarau Suspension Bridge and home of the AJ Hackett Bungy

  • AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    You might get to see people throwing themselves off the bridge on the way past!

  • Bannockburn

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Bannockburn is the second wine sub-region we visit and we will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.

  • Gibbston Valley Winery

    40 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Take a guided tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave.

  • The Stoaker Room Cromwell

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    Enjoy an unforgettable wine and food matching experience. Utilising retired French Oak Pinot Noir wine barrels, Wild Earth steams, bakes, grills and smokes their delicious array of regional food, which is then matched with Wild Earth wines.

  • Cromwell Heritage Precinct

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Optional visit to historic Cromwell town (time & weather permitting)

  • Gibbston

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We head back into the Gibbston region for a tasting and cheese pairing.

  • Cromwell

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Cromwell is the third wine sub-region we visit on this tour. We will stop into one of the many vineyards here for a tasting.

  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Our final stop for the day is in historic Arrowtown. Check out the Chinese Settlement or take a wander down the main street.

What's included

INCLUDED

Knowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary
Enjoy a lovely cheese platter which accompanies one of the wine tastings
Transport by luxury vehicle
An exquisite lunch consisting of 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and matched with wines.
Wine tastings at 4 vineyards over 3 contrasting wine sub-regions

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)

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Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to run
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 18 years

Location

Address
Lake Hayes, New Zealand

Provider

Appellation Wine Tours

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