10 Beer Tastings & Tours in Queenstown That You Shouldn't Miss

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

A brilliant afternoon exploring the wine region of Gibbston Valley with Queenstown's most experienced bike tour company. Use our informative winery map and bike from the Kawarau Bungy bridge into Gibbston Valley at your own pace visiting wineries, a cheesery and a brewery! Our knowledgeable team who are on the trails daily will give you all the special tips you need to make your experience one of the best things you'll do in Queenstown. This self-guided tour gives you the freedom to explore the region at your leisure. And best of all your return transport is taken care of. We'll even collect any wine you purchase!

Inclusions: Detailed winery map with exclusive winery offers, Driver/guide to set you off, Wine purchase pick ups available, Use of bicycle and helmet, Trail and winery tips from our local driver/guide., Round trip shared transport

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Wine tasting (vary from $5 for 3 tastings up to $15 for 5+ tastings)

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless otherwise agreed. Experience the best of both worlds with a day of craft beer and wine tastings at some of Central Otago’s best-hidden breweries, wineries and eateries. Our knowledgeable drivers will ensure an enjoyable day out with fantastic commentary along the way to both educate and entertain. If you’re not a drinker then there is still plenty on offer with a fantastic range of other activities such as jet boating, bungy jumping, ten pin bowling not to mention all the amazing food to be sampled. • Hop-on Hop-off Wine Tour in Queenstown, Gibbston Valley, Arrowtown and more • Great way to go wine tasting without a car or designated driver .Choice of a half-day afternoon or full-day ticket • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences • The bus goes every 45 min to each stop

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Discounts

Exclusions: Lunch, For Gibbston Valley Cheesery =Wine (or beer) tasting with cheese $15.00 SAVE $5.00, For Akarua Wines & kitchen by Artisan =Tastings - $10 for five glasses., For Wet Jacket Winery =Tastings - $5 with the waived with a bottle purchase, For Gibbston Valley Winery&Restaurant =Tastings-$5-$15.00.Fee is waived with purchases of $150-$200, For Cargo Brewery = Tastings - $15.00 for wine, For Brennan Wines =Tastings - $15 for 3 x 50ml glasses or 5 x 15ml glasses., For Mt Rosa Wines =Tastings - $15.00 for six wines. , For Gibbston Tavern =Tastings - $16 for four wine or beer