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10 Beer Tastings & Tours in Otago Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Otago Region, New Zealand including Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour, Queenstown VIP Wine Drop and Hop Tour, Full-Day Gibbston Valley Guided eBike Wine Tour in Queenstown, Vine Hopper: Queenstown's Ultimate Wine & Microbrewery Adventure, Iconic Dunedin City Highlights Tour, Queenstown Beer Tours, Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus, THE TIGER TOUR - Full-Day Guided Wine Tour of the Central Otago Wine Region., Queenstown Classic Wine Tour - 3 Vineyards, Cave Tour and Cheeseboard, Twilight Wine and Craft Beer Tour.
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1. Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Hop on Hop off Beer Tours run every Thursday - Saturday night from 5pm - 10pm with easy pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown centre. This evening beer tour allows all you beer buffs to have x4 1hr stops at some great locations and trial some delicious local brews. Check out some of the great specials and discounts offered exclusively to Hop on Hop off customers at each stop!
Inclusions: Maps, Discounts, Wristbands
Exclusions: Tastings, Dinner
Reviewed By Steve34590
We booked this trip for the couple we were staying with whilst in QT as a thanks for their hospitality. Chris is a big beer drinker so we knew he'd love the opportunity to go out and visit some places without driving that were outside of Queenstown. His wife, Sharon we were slightly worried about as she doesn't like beer too much but the stops on this tour catered for both! She tried ginger beer, ciders and mulled wines and Chris got to taste lots of different beers because the exclusive offers that accompany the tour. A great way to spend an evening!
2. Queenstown VIP Wine Drop and Hop Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Queenstown VIP Drop & Hop, Wineries + Sightseeing The ultimate Hop On Hop Off Tour Departing Central Queenstown 11.00am & 12.00pm Daily Epic Locations at your leisure + Travel in Style, luxury Mercedes + Explore Arrowtown + Wine, beer, food and heaps more to experience + Great flexible timetable + See the bungy jumping + Awesome value + On board WIFI with + phone charging points available + Excellent knowledgeable drivers with commentary Hop On Hop Off Tour Enjoy a fun day out and experience Arrowtown and the Gibbston Valley Area renowned for growing some of the best wines in the world. Queenstown Expeditions Our Queenstown VIP Drop & Hop service will link you with these epic locations throughout the day. From famous Pinot Noir to locally brewed beers, your Queenstown visit must include a relaxing experience in the Queenstown wine area. Hop on and off where you want!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks
Reviewed By S_Kwong54
Had a wonderful time. The tour was very informative with lots of information of the area and Maori myths and legends. The bus was a very fancy, comfy four wheel drive bus. Our driver was very friendly and had lots of knowledge of the area. Enjoyed the farm tour and loved the scenery in paradise valley. Would recommend.
3. Full-Day Gibbston Valley Guided eBike Wine Tour in Queenstown
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
5-hour eBike heaven traversing some of the most beautiful countrysides in New Zealand. An exclusive personal wine tasting experience with the comments from our knowledgeable guide. A ride through the vineyards and exploring the vine growing secrets. An enchanting eBike ride over historic suspension bridges. Visiting the world’s first permanent Bungy jumping site. Historic information about the Central Otago area along the way.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Wine tastings, Top of the range Moustache eBike, All Safety equipment, Collection of any wine purchased during the tour, back pack and water bottle for a trip
Exclusions: Lunch
4. Vine Hopper: Queenstown's Ultimate Wine & Microbrewery Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
This isn't your average wine or beer tour! I've carefully sought out the best of the best. These are Queenstown's boutique taste makers. Leave the tourist trail behind and let me take you on a personal journey to meet the folks who's passion, love for their craft and location sets them apart from the rest. Take a place that is widely considered one of the top wine regions in the new world, a recent explosion in craft & microbreweries and add in the pioneering kiwi spirit and you have the perfect recipe for an all out taste adventure. Wine and beer are made, first and foremost to just be enjoyed. So, whether you're the Einstein of wine or just here for a good ol' time, come sip, slurp & savour the best local flavours. **Please Note: I'm not a large commercial operator or tour company and prefer to focus on smaller group sizes as I believe this allows for better connections to be made and a more valuable experience for travellers.
Inclusions: Beer & Food Pairing, 20+ Tastings Included, Environmentally Friendly Water Bottles Provided To All Guests, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Direct Accommodation Pick-Up/Drop-Off Included, Carbon footprint offset: For each trip, more native trees are planted in the region.
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5. Iconic Dunedin City Highlights Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover top attractions and iconic sites around the city of Dunedin on this half-day city tour. Explore Dunedin with a guide and take in key sites of interest such as the World famous Baldwin Street, University of Otago, Olveston Homestead gardens and Dunedin's Grand Railway Station. Awesome lookouts over Otago Harbour and from Signal Hill. Visit the Octagon (city centre) for some shopping and a bite to eat. All transport to and from the cruise ship wharf is included. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 people. Daily departures are available for cruise passengers and city-based passengers.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Light refreshments, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Truejaffa
We would thoroughly recommend using Iconic Tours. And here’s why. Last week we visited the Catlins with Kim from Iconic Tours. The Catlins had been on our bucket list for some time but we had never managed to get there until now. We had heard accommodation and cafes were in short supply down there and we wanted to ensure we didn't miss any highlights so we opted for a tour instead of self drive. Kim collected us from the airport in a comfortable air conditioned sedan and drove us into the city, pointing out places of interest as we went. He did a brief tour around the city centre, took us up to our accommodation in Roslyn and waited while we dropped our bags off, then dropped us back at the i- site. We spent the next 3 days exploring Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula which we really enjoyed. But the best was yet to come! Kim is a great driver and guide and he packed a lot into our 2 day Catlins tour, while never rushing or hurrying us. He is knowledgeable and articulate with a keen interest in the history of places and the local flora and fauna. As he was doing the driving we were able to sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery, and no need to worry if we had missed a turn off or if the road or a café were closed – he had all the local knowledge to adapt if necessary. But here’s a tip- allow 3 days , there is so much to see and do. He drove us down unsealed roads that we wouldn't have ventured on and the sights at the end were remarkable. We had walked the length of Cannibal Bay, admiring the sea lions basking on the sand and were about to head back to the car when Kim spotted a dark shape in the water . It was a huge sea lion swimming into the shallows, then walking up the beach and flipping onto the sand. Awesome. That was a highlight for us as was standing on the beach at Curio Bay in the dusk watching a lone Hoiho penguin make his way up the beach towards his nest. Our breakfast at the Tumu Toka Curio Bay cafe and our dinner at the Niagara Falls restaurant were culinary standouts. Superb service and delicious food. When we arrived at our beach front unit Kim brought in a platter of cheese and crackers and a bottle of bubbly to share with us as we reviewed the day. We then had a short rest, dinner then another visit to the beach to wait for the arrival of the little Hoiho, the rarest penguin in the world. Covered in the price of our tour was our accommodation at Curio Bay (which was a comfortable studio unit right on the beach) plus morning teas, lunches and a cooked breakfast and museum entries etc, plus of course a driver/guide. Kim managed to pack in a tremendous amount of things each day from walks through native bush to see amazing waterfalls, seeing the petrified forest and visits to museums to watching fur seals on the rocks. Kim also does Stewart Island tours and we've got that in mind for the future as we couldn't imagine a better tour guide. And the Catlins? Pristine, uncrowded, an awesome experience.’
6. Queenstown Beer Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 161 reviews
Your afternoon craft beer brewery tour will take you to 3 different local craft beer breweries in and amongst Queenstown's mountains, lakes and surging craft beer scene. After your hotel pickup, your 4th generation born and raised local guide, Lewis will comfortably drive you around the surroundings, answering your questions and putting you at ease. Enjoy 13 tastings in your afternoon, thats 4+ included craft beer tastings at 3 stops scattered around the Wakatipu Basin with a beer & food matching lunch at the second stop. Enjoy free time in-between the first and second brewery in Arrowtown. Don't know much about beer? We will do an educational and interactive brewery tour at our third brewery. After the final stop you can be dropped in town at one of our great local Craft Beer Houses if you wish to taste more kiwi Craft Beers. There is Wine or Cider options at each stop or even a local Alcoholic ginger beer. Sound like you? Don't hesitate, book now and enjoy a Brew With a View!
Inclusions: Water available at each stop, Beer matched Lunch which can be swapped for Wine, 13 different Craft Beer Tastings, Hotel Pickup and Drop off or a kiwi Craft Beer Bar, Wine or cider can be substituted at each stop, Allotted free time between the 2nd & 3rd breweries
Exclusions: Extra food and drinks are available at each stop
Reviewed By JimKat2
Great fun. 3 very cool breweries. I went on my own but small group made it very inclusive. Lewis is very knowledgeable and looked after everyone well
7. Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 126 reviews
Hop on and hop off at iconic Queenstown wineries and enjoy the freedom to explore the Gibbston wine region at your leisure. Your wine adventure takes in an array of winery restaurants and tasting rooms all highlighting our stunning Central Otago Pinot Noir. You will be well entertained with flexibility in transport timings and lots to do such as cheese tasting, walking & bike ride adventures or enjoying a craft beer.
Inclusions: Transport only.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Wine tasting fees, Cheese, wine purchases
Reviewed By HMCQTWN
Such an awesome friendly service from pick up to drop off. Debs was accomodating, clear with times and is such a nice person. We would definitely use this service again, as it’s a great way to adventure around the vineyards. Thanks again
8. THE TIGER TOUR - Full-Day Guided Wine Tour of the Central Otago Wine Region.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 94 reviews
What makes us this tour different from the rest? * We take you further into the heart of the Central Otago wine region than any other wine tour provider. * You get to visit 5 vineyards spread across Central Otagos many sub-regions (Bannockburn, Pisa, Cromwell basin, Earnscleugh, Alexandra basin) * You will visit the regions most boutique vineyards, avoiding the over crowded tourist traps that the other wine tours visit. * You will meet wine makers, viticulturists, vineyard owners and hear their stories directly from the horses mouth. * We have no set itinerary for the day, so expect vineyard stops tailored to your palate. * You are guided by trained wine industry professionals, from qualified Sommeliers to Wine makers to vineyard owners. * A delicious platter style lunch is included in the tour price and we take care of all tasting fees.
Inclusions: Wine tastings at 5 vineyards, Platter lunch (Selection of cheeses, cured meats, pickles, breads, etc., Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Qualified and experienced wine industry guide , GST (Goods and Services Tax), Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guided vineyard tour, Wine tastings as far as Alexandra
Exclusions: Wine purchases, International shipping
Reviewed By B071970
This was amazing!! Went with a group of 12 ladies in total. Was great to try some wines that I wouldn't normally go for. Natalie was a great either guide and get knowledge of the wine was amazing! Would have been great to have had a bit more on the players that we were given for lunch but they were happy to give us more crackers to finish off. All in all a fantastic day!!
9. Queenstown Classic Wine Tour - 3 Vineyards, Cave Tour and Cheeseboard
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 72 reviews
Classic Wine Tour - - Running Daily 1:30pm - 5pm A fun and interactive afternoon wine tour discovering the best of Central Otago's wines. Enjoy visits to 3 varying wineries including a tour through New Zealand's largest wine cave and indulge in a cheeseboard at one of the cellar door tastings!. Enjoy ample sightseeing opportunities including the AJ Hackett bungy and Lord of the Rings filming sites.
Inclusions: All wine tastings including The Cave at Gibbston Valley, Shared cheeseboard to accompany one of the wine tastings, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Knowledgeable Wine Guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By JudeCatherwood
Great tour and great tour guide (Logan). We went to wineries I would not have considered visiting and they were all awesome. We had great receptions at each place. Domain Road was our favourite.
10. Twilight Wine and Craft Beer Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 153 reviews
It’s always 5 o’clock at Altitude Tours. Join our Twilight Craft Beer and Wine experience for a fun and entertaining late afternoon tastebud tingling adventure! Visit three unique locations around Queenstown and Gibbston with a minimum of 12 tastings of some of the finest drops in the region. Now, here’s the twist, if beer is more your thing then bounce from vines to hops and taste some local craft beers instead. This tour departs at 3 pm meaning you can still go out paddle-boarding or bungy jumping in the morning, or even fly in from out of town. Shared antipasto platters are also included at our final stop, a perfect starter for once you finish the tour and head into town for a meal (or more wine). Travel in style with transfers in a luxury Mercedes van, enjoy learning how to taste wine through onboard videos and make use of our complimentary WiFi and Spotify playlists. The 4-hour Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour departs from central Queenstown at 3 pm and returns around 7 pm.
Inclusions: Taste 12+ local wine or craft beer tastings at 3 cellar doors , Shared antipasto platters, Complimentary bottled water and wifi onboard, Complimentary central Queenstown transfers, Bottled water, Complimentary WIFI, Fun on board videos
Exclusions: Due to time constraints, hotel pick ups are not included. We will pick up all guests from outside the Station building on Camp street central Queenstown at 3.45pm
Reviewed By HotRoc77
Everything about the day was great including the cheese sampling stop over in Arrowtown. The different types of vineyards were a good introduction to the local area & how they go about what they do. Having little knowledge of wine & more of a beer participant I was impressed by the knowledge & passion to all those that we met & we all enjoyed sampling the different types of local wines. Alia our knowledgeable, very pleasant & ‘designated’ driver certainly made our trip something to remember. None of our group had been on a wine tour before & this won’t be our last. Highly recommend Altitude????
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