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This small-group wine tour from Queenstown visits 4 boutique wineries in the Bannockburn and Gibbston Valley sub-regions of Central Otago. Taste Central Otago wines, led by Pinot Noir, with commentary from your wine guide, and enjoy a platter-style lunch of local produce at Carrick Winery overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet of Lake Dunstan. You will also pass through the rugged Kawarau Gorge and stop at historic Old Cromwell Town. Groups of up to 12 travel at a relaxed pace in a luxury van, and depending on your option you can add a jet boat ride before the tour.

Head through the Kawarau Gorge
to Central Otago wine country
Leave Queenstown at 11:00 AM and travel through the rugged Kawarau Gorge to the Bannockburn and Gibbston Valley wine regions. Central Otago is known for its early pioneering history, dramatic scenery and delicious stone fruit, and is now famous for outstanding wine. As you travel in a luxury van, your wine guide shares stories about local history and sights.
Taste wine at 4 boutique wineries

Visit 4 selected boutique vineyards and taste Central Otago wines. Sample a range of wines centred on the region's signature Pinot Noir, along with Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and learn wine appreciation skills along the way.
Enjoy a platter lunch at Carrick Winery

Lunch is served in the peaceful setting of Carrick Winery, overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet of Lake Dunstan. A warm platter-style lunch made with locally grown produce is provided.
Explore Old Cromwell Town

The tour also includes time to explore historic Old Cromwell Town. If you choose the jet boat option, you ride the KJet jet boat before the tour and then join the wine tour by meeting your guide at the Frankton Marina bus stop.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Queenstown hotel pickup (Boutique Winery Tour option)
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check your voucher after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time. Please wait at your hotel reception from 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Meeting point :
KJet Main Town Pier (Jet Boat option)
Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown
Meeting point information:
Please make your own way to the KJet Main Town Pier (Marine Parade) in central Queenstown to check in by 9:40 AM. After the jet boat ride, wait at the Frankton Marina bus stop opposite the KJet office, and your guide will pick you up at 11:05 AM. KJet staff will show you where to wait.
Hotel pickup in central Queenstown or KJet Main Town Pier, Marine Parade, Queenstown (varies by option)