Small Group Queenstown Highlights Tour: Wine, Platters, History

4.9(153)4 hoursEnglishBook 1 hour aheadQueenstown, New Zealand

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$135

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine scenery, panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu, and the region's rich history and culture.

Visit the vibrant Ayrburn precinct, explore the charming gold-mining village of Arrowtown, and finish your experience with a wine tasting and cheese platter at a local Central Otago vineyard. Combining breathtaking landscapes, local heritage, and world-class wine, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Queenstown and its surrounds.

Operating daily from 9:00am to 1:00pm, with selected Queenstown hotel pickups included, this experience is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone seeking a relaxed and scenic introduction to the region.

Wine tasting at a local winery (non-alcoholic options are available)
Commentary from an entertaining local guide
WiFi on board
Shared cheese board
Scenic viewpoints and photo stops around Queenstown
Complimentary barista-made coffee or hot beverage at Ayrburn
Return transfers from selected Queenstown and Fernhill hotels
Free time to explore Arrowtown - Gold panning experience

What you'll do

Queenstown Hill
Queenstown, New Zealand
Start your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre or at selected hotels. From here we start our sightseeing with a short drive to the top of Queenstown Hill, where we take in the iconic viewpoint showing off the town and famous backdrop.
10 min
Ayrburn
1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown Lake Hayes Road, Arrowtown, New Zealand
Head to Queenstown’s newest hospitality precinct and enjoy a barista-made coffee or hot beverage. Take some free time to explore the beautifully restored historic buildings, boutique venues, and lush gardens at your own pace.
45 min
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, New Zealand
In Arrowtown, we allow you free time to explore this adorable mining village. Join our guide for gold panning, or take one of our maps and explore on your own, visiting the famous Arrowtown Bakery, and local gift stores, or stock up on treats from the Remarkable Sweet Shop.
45 min
Nockie's Palette and Stoneridge Cellar Door
756 Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Highway, Stoneridge Estate Queenstown, Frankton, New Zealand
No introduction to Queenstown is complete without experiencing the region’s world-renowned wines. The tour concludes with a relaxed wine tasting and artisan cheese platter at a local vineyard, offering the perfect introduction to the flavours and character of Central Otago.
45 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

9 locations

Pickup details

Please be waiting out front of hotel reception 10 minutes prior to pick-up time.

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
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QT Queenstown
38-54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Corner Earl Street and Marine Parade, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Millennium Hotel Queenstown
32 Frankton Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
91 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown, New Zealand
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers of 2 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.