Queenstown Wine Tour
Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown Wine Tour

Outty Ranking 89 5.0 · 365 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $69
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Outty Ranking

89/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 365 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Queenstown Wine Tour worth booking?

Queenstown Wine Tour is a 6-hour experience in Queenstown, New Zealand, from $69 per person. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 365 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
89 / 100
Rating
5/5 (365)
Duration
6 hours
From
$69 per person

Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you explore at your own pace through Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley. Enjoy a relaxed, full afternoon of wine tastings, cheese platters, lunch options, craft beer, or gin experiences, all while soaking in the stunning Central Otago scenery, from mountains and rivers to the charming historic village of Arrowtown. Wine tastings, food, and drinks are purchased directly at each winery, so you’re in control of what you spend and how you enjoy your day. As a top-rated Queenstown Wine Tour, we deliver an exceptional, personalized experience, making us the best way to explore Queenstown’s wine scene. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends, or independently, our family-owned, locally operated service ensures a personal, authentic, and unforgettable experience in New Zealand’s premier wine region.

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you explore at your own pace through Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley. Enjoy a relaxed, full afternoon of wine tastings, cheese platters, lunch options, craft beer, or gin experiences, all while soaking in the stunning Central Otago scenery, from mountains and rivers to the charming historic village of Arrowtown. Wine tastings, food, and drinks are purchased directly at each winery, so you’re in control of what you spend and how you enjoy your day. As a top-rated Queenstown Wine Tour, we deliver an exceptional, personalized experience, making us the best way to explore Queenstown’s wine scene. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends, or independently, our family-owned, locally operated service ensures a personal, authentic, and unforgettable experience in New Zealand’s premier wine region.

    What's included

    Included

    • No rigid timetable to follow – explore our wineries at your own pace.
    • Local family-owned & operated for an authentic Queenstown experience.
    • Access a variety of venues, including boutique wineries, cellar doors & scenic Arrowtown.
    • Expert local Wine Guide to help tailor your day & share tasting tips & insider suggestions.
    • Daily return from Central Queenstown, Frankton & Arrowtown.
    • Final drop-off at AYRBURN available if staying for a dinner reservation at The Woolshed or Billy's.
    • Flexible wine tour through top wineries in Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Gibbston Valley.
    • Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with Wine Guide-managed pickups & drop-offs.

    Not included

    • Food, wine tastings, cheese & deli purchases are at your own cost, direct to the wineries you visit

    What you'll see and do

    1. Wine Hopper Bus

      Join our flexible & hassle-free local winery shuttle service. Departing daily from Queenstown at midday (12.00pm). With no set timetable & no stress, all the wineries are very close together making it easy to give you the best day out & we'll have you back in town by 6pm (approx.).

      360 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Queenstown

    Please meet us: at the RAMSHAW LANE BUS STOP, ID: 215, which is in behind the Arrowtown Museum, thank you.

    Meeting point

    Queenstown

    Please meet us: at the FRANKTON BUS TERMINUS, thank you.

    Meeting point

    Queenstown

    Please meet us: outside RED ROCK CAFE on Camp Street, thank you.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Return is to the Bus Stop outside RED ROCK CAFE on Camp Street in Queenstown CBD, thank you.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Ends at

    OPTIONAL: Final drop-off at AYRBURN Winery is available if you are staying for a dinner reservation at either The Woolshed or Billy's. Please advise on booking if you wish this to be your final destination on the day.

    Ends at

    Return is to RAMSHAW LANE BUS STOP, ID: 215, which is in behind the Arrowtown Museum, thank you.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Wine Hopper Bus

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Our friendly qualified wine guide will help you plan your day.
    • If you'd like additional winery information and contact details, please email us direct at contact@winehopperbus.co.nz, thank you.
    • We do not accommodate babies or children on our daily tours with mixed guest groups

    Photos

    Kinross Winery | From Vines to Wines: Discover the Famous Five of Gibbston Valley!, Queenstown Wine TourMt Rosa Winery | Family owned & operated Vineyard in Gibbston, Queenstown Wine TourGibbston Tavern | Enjoy a wine, beer or gin tasting, Queenstown Wine TourPinot Noir | Enjoy our award winning Central Otago vines & wines!, Queenstown Wine TourFully airconditioned, Heated vehicles for your comfort in every season!, Queenstown Wine TourGibbston Valley Winery | Our founding Winery in Queenstown, Queenstown Wine Tour

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 365 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    8 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    365 verified traveler reviews for Queenstown Wine Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    clairdanandfam · October 2026

    Friday fun winery tour

    What a great way to spend an afternoon at some lovely wineries and being able to choice which winery you would to visit was a lot of fun our driver Andrew was such a fantastic host so many recommendations and lots of knowledge with a fair amount of comedy added in to.. we had such a great time met some lovely people and we all enjoyed wine a together.. definitely recommend this tour and if you Andrew you will have the best day

    via Tripadvisor

    FarAway55786639129 · September 2026

    Amazing day because of Wine Hopper!!

    Kirsten truly made our day! We got lucky that it was just 2 of us on the shuttle, and Kirsten took it upon herself to give us a personalized itinerary based on what we were looking for and even made reservations for us! We were able to go to 4 wineries. The company seems to have a great relationship with a lot of the wineries and are incredibly knowledgeable, which was clear since she chose the perfect experiences for us! The day was very relaxed and flexible. I hope everyone chooses to experience the Wine Hopper!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you had such an amazing day on our Wine Hopper Queenstown wine tour and were able to enjoy four wineries along the way. Kirsten will be so pleased to read your kind words. Helping our guests shape their afternoon around the wines, wineries and experiences they’ll enjoy is all part of the Wine Hopper guided experience, and it’s lovely to hear Kirsten got it just right for you. We’re very proud of our team of local Wine Guides, and the wonderful relationships we’ve built with the wineries across Arrowtown & Gibbston really do make all the difference for our guests. Relaxed, flexible and personalised is exactly how we want a Wine Hopper day to feel. Thank you for recommending us so wholeheartedly, and we hope we can welcome you back to Queenstown for another afternoon exploring the Central Otago wine region! Ngā mihi nui, Kiki & Andrew ❤️

    via Tripadvisor

    232joa · September 2026

    Such a fantastic experience

    Our tour guide Ed was warm, knowledgeable & engaging. We absolutely recommend this tour.

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your fantastic review Jo! 🍷😊 We’re delighted you had such a great experience & we absolutely love your words about Ed. Warm, knowledgeable & engaging sums him up beautifully! As one of our senior Wine Guides & a WSET Diploma-qualified wine professional, he local and certainly knows his wine & loves sharing that knowledge with our Happy Hoppers. Thanks for absolutely recommending our Queenstown Wine Hopper! Ngā mihi nui, Kiki & Andrew ❤️

    via Tripadvisor

    lauratG9667XL · September 2026

    Highly recommend

    We had the best time on our Wine hopper tour. Ed made our day so easy and enjoyable. We were able to relax and enjoy the wineries at our own pace. Would definitely recommend.

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your lovely review Laura! ❤️ We LOVE hearing you had the “best time on our Wine Hopper” & could simply relax and enjoy the wineries at your own pace. That’s exactly what our flexible Queenstown wine tour is all about! 😊 Thanks too for your lovely words about Ed. Having our knowledgeable Wine Guide take care of you on the day means you can simply relax, taste wine & enjoy the beautiful views. It certainly makes life easy! Thanks for highly recommending us & we hope to welcome you back one day! Ngā mihi nui, Kiki & Andrew ❤️

    via Tripadvisor

    makenziet857 · September 2026

    No idea -> full idea

    The wine tour was so much fun. My partner and I booked the tour after seeing it advertised at our hotel and had little idea of what to expect. We had no winery bookings and no idea what wineries were in the area. Our wine tour guide, Maria, was extremely helpful, informative and made sure we had a great day. Would definitely recommend.

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your fabulous review Makenzie! 🍷😊 We LOVE “𝐍𝐨 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 → 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚” ... because you really don’t need to arrive with a plan! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫. ❤️ We’re delighted you had such a fun day & huge thanks for your lovely words about our Maria. Arriving with no winery bookings & no idea where you’d like to go is absolutely fine. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐖𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑 wine knowledge, local recommendations & genuine care mean she can help shape your Wine Hopper day around YOU as you go. ✨ Thanks for recommending our flexible Queenstown wine tour & for choosing Wine Hopper! We’re so glad you found us. 🥰 Ngā mihi nui, Kiki & Andrew ❤️

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $69 to $119
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    128
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Why this scores 89

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)99
    Review evidence (18% weight)80
    Booking momentum (14% weight)77
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)67
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Queenstown Wine Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Queenstown.

    How much does Queenstown Wine Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $69 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Queenstown usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Queenstown Wine Tour take?

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    Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Queenstown is not rushed.

    Is Queenstown Wine Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 365 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Queenstown, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Queenstown Wine Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Queenstown Wine Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Queenstown Wine Tour?

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    Around 128 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Queenstown can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Queenstown and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Queenstown Wine Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Queenstown within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Queenstown?

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    On Outty we rank every Queenstown experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown, Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Queenstown?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Queenstown?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Queenstown Wine Tour?

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    Included: No rigid timetable to follow – explore our wineries at your own pace; Local family-owned & operated for an authentic Queenstown experience; Access a variety of venues, including boutique wineries, cellar doors & scenic Arrowtown; Expert local Wine Guide to help tailor your day & share tasting tips & insider suggestions; and Daily return from Central Queenstown, Frankton & Arrowtown. Not included: Food, wine tastings, cheese & deli purchases are at your own cost, direct to the wineries. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Queenstown Wine Tour?

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    Please meet us: at the RAMSHAW LANE BUS STOP, ID: 215, which is in behind the Arrowtown Museum, thank you. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Queenstown Wine Tour offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Queenstown Wine Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Queenstown Wine Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Queenstown. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Queenstown Wine Tour?

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    Across 365 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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