Private Luxury Central Otago Wine Tour for 2–4 Guests

7 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Private luxury Mercedes transport — your exclusive vehicle for the day
  • Scenic journey through Kawarau Gorge, Bannockburn & Central Otago wine country
  • Relaxed, unhurried itinerary — travel privately at your own pace
  • Hosted by a knowledgeable New Zealand local wine guide throughout the day
  • Rare library tasting at Kinross featuring Valli, High Garden & Wild Irishman
  • Private luxury Central Otago wine experience — tailored exclusively to your group
  • Four premium winery experiences across Gibbston Valley & Bannockburn
  • Hosted tastings at Te Kano Estate, Carrick or Mt Difficulty, and Amisfield

✗ Not Included

  • Winery lunch (optional) — enjoy a relaxed lunch at Carrick or Mt Difficulty (own expense)

Itinerary

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Stop 1
Depart from Queenstown, New Zealand’s iconic alpine resort town, surrounded by dramatic mountains, luxury lodges, and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wakatipu.
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Stop 2
Begin your private luxury wine journey with an elevated tasting featuring rare library vintages and premium releases from celebrated boutique producers including Valli, Hawkshead, Wild Irishman, and High Garden.
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Stop 3
Journey into Gibbston Valley, the birthplace of Central Otago wine and home to world-class Pinot Noir, boutique cellar doors, and breathtaking vineyard scenery beneath The Remarkables.
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Stop 4
Travel through the dramatic Kawarau Gorge, famous for rugged schist cliffs, turquoise river views, historic gold-mining landscapes, and one of Central Otago’s most spectacular alpine drives.
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Stop 5
Depending on the day and your group’s preferences, enjoy a relaxed winery lunch stop at Carrick Winery, known for its organic wines, lakefront setting, and premium hosted tastings surrounded by spectacular Bannockburn scenery (lunch at own expense).
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Stop 6
Discover one of Central Otago’s most architecturally striking wineries, where dramatic vineyard views frame premium hosted tastings of expressive Bannockburn Pinot Noir and cool-climate wines.
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Stop 7
Alternatively, your private experience may include a relaxed winery lunch stop at Mt Difficulty, perched high above the Cromwell Basin and renowned for exceptional Central Otago Pinot Noir, breathtaking vineyard views, and premium hosted tastings in one of the region’s most iconic wine settings (lunch at own expense).
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Stop 8
Continue into Bannockburn, one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine sub-regions, celebrated for premium Pinot Noir, rugged landscapes, historic gold-mining heritage, and spectacular vineyard views.
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Stop 9
Conclude your journey at one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries and ranked among the World’s Top 100 Restaurants (2024), with a premium guided tasting overlooking Lake Hayes and the surrounding alpine scenery.

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