10 Food Tours in Queenstown That You Shouldn't Miss

After being picked up from The Station Building in Queenstown you'll be transported to the Gibbston Valley Winery. Here you'll take a guided tour of New Zealand's largest wine cave and taste current release wines, amidst more than 300 barrels of ageing Pinot Noir. Next you'll relax and enjoy a delicious lunch with a glass of wine. After lunch, make your way to the Bike Centre to get kitted out with your gear, and take off on a ride along the Gibbston River Trail to explore the Central Otago wine region on wheels. The trail winds along the majestic Kawarau River, through vineyards and passes other local wineries that you may wish to visit along the way. You will then make your way back to Gibbston Valley Winery where we will transport you back to town.

Inclusions: Detailed trail map, Lunch & a glass of wine at the Winery, Return transport from Queenstown, Hard tail bike hire (E-Bike up-grade cost $40 per bike), Wine tasting in New Zealand's largest wine cave

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Experience the vastness of Doubtful Sound, three times longer and ten times larger than Milford Sound by flying out to the Tasman Sea on route to a gourmet lunch and wine in remote alpine wilderness before returning to Queenstown via even more outstanding scenery from Fiordland National Park.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Headsets, Private Helicopter flight, Gourmet lunch & wine, Lunch

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

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

Discover and savour our world-class Central Otago wines on the Valley of the Vines Afternoon Wine Tour exclusively for adults only! Wine-lovers are transported on a journey through the 'Valley of the Vines' to indulge in an afternoon of wine tastings and delicious local cheeses in the world's southernmost wine region. Relax and unwind as you visit three renowned vineyards and wineries, experience a behind the scenes winery and wine cave tour where you will immerse the senses in New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Imbibe some of the best vintages on offer, and beyond the grape enjoy a shared cheese board at a latitude of 45° south, an unforgettable experience. Created exclusively for adults only to ensure that the rest of the group experiences an unforgettable day while travelling in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter.

Inclusions: Winery & Wine Cave Tour, Shared Cheese Board, Local Guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

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

Discover and savour our world-class Central Otago wines on the Valley of the Vines Lunch Tour exclusively for adults only! Join us as we transport wine-lovers to Gibbston, also known as the ‘Valley of the Vines’. It’s part of the greater Central Otago wine region and well-known as one of the world’s most scenic vineyard journeys.  Relax and unwind as you visit three renowned vineyards and wineries where you will sniff, swirl and savour over 16 wines including our famed Pinot Noir and other varietals.  Immerse your senses in New Zealand’s largest wine cave, and beyond the grape enjoy a seasonal lunch at renowned winery restaurant, Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan. Our Valley of the Vines Lunch Tour has been created exclusively for adults only to ensure that the rest of the group experiences an unforgettable day.

Inclusions: Wine Tastings, Wine Cave Tour, Shared Lunch Platter, Local Guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

An indulgent and varied full-day tour seeing local sights, enjoying fresh cuisine and tasting a selection of fine wines, cheeses and handcrafted chocolates. Taste wines at 4 premium vineyards over 2 Central Otago wine regions. Included is the Gibbston Valley Wine Cave Tour, a splendid cheese and wine presentation and a divine local cuisine lunch. Visit the historic precinct of Old Cromwell and return to Queenstown via the must-see Arrowtown with time to take a stroll and sample locally made chocolates at one's leisure.... and step back in time to the gold rush, exploring heritage buildings!  To ensure an intimate experience with other wine lovers, numbers are limited to 12 people on the tour.

Inclusions: An exquisite lunch consisting of 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and matched with wines., Wine tastings at 4 vineyards over 2 contrasting wine sub-regions, Knowledgeable Wine Guide with fascinating commentary, Transport by luxury vehicle, Courtesy hotel pickup and drop-off (write to us if yours is not listed)., Enjoy a lovely cheese platter at one of the vineyards, and take home artisan chocolates.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase)

For the more discerning wine lover, or simply people who prefer the flexibility of a private tour.  Join one of our trained wine guides on a wine tasting journey to some of New Zealand's most memorable vineyards, at your own pace. Our local knowledge and familiarity with the vineyards of Central Otago is at your disposal for an intimate half or full day's wine experience in a thriving wine region.  Packages are tailor made for you, and we encourage you to advise us of any varietal or vineyard preferences when booking.

Inclusions: Match a glass of wine with your lunch, Wine tastings at a selected number of vineyards stated on each tour type, Bottled water, Knowledgeable Driver Guide with fascinating commentary, Courtesy hotel/port pick-up & drop-off (please contact us if yours is not listed).

Exclusions: Extra alcoholic drinks or wine purchases (available to purchase), Gratuities

Enjoy a 4 and a half hour wine and food experience that delivers an unforgettable taste of Central Otago’s wine region, showcasing its superb local produce. The winery lunch consists of several dishes each perfectly matched with estate wines. Visit three boutique wineries including an underground wine-cave tour to get inside information about the wine and Central Otago wine industry. Enjoy a relaxed and leisurely tour among picturesque surroundings, ideal for guests who may have a shorter time frame.

Inclusions: Wine and Food paired lunch, Wine tasting at 3 of the wineries visited, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience some of Queenstown’s most iconic settings as we take you on a social night out to meet new friends on the region's first progressive dinner tour with amazing local wines and stunning food. Start your evening with a scenic drive out to internationally renowned Amisfield Bistro for your stunning wine tasting and entree overlooking the vines. Take a drive through the historic gold rush town of Arrowtown and experience a delicious main paired with a perfect wine to match. Wrap up your night with a decadent dessert in the heart of Queenstown at the legendary Eichardt’s Hotel and enjoy an after-dinner digestif by a roaring log fire.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local Guide, Wine Tasting, Bottled water, 3 courses (entree, main and dessert), Wines and a Digestif, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities