The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years! in Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

Outty Ranking 78 4.8 · 158 traveler reviews5.5 hoursFrom $199

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Outty Ranking

78/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 158 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years! worth booking?

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years! is a 5.5-hour experience in Queenstown, New Zealand, from $199 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 158 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
78 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (158)
Duration
5.5 hours
From
$199 per person

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of our local pinot noir and other wine varietals at three premium vineyards.

What you get

  • Time allowed for a winery lunch. Choose from a la carte menu (own expense)
  • Hosted tastings at 3 Wineries
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Wine tasting in the unique underground wine cave
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Queenstown (selected hotels only)

About this experience

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of our local pinot noir and other wine varietals at three premium vineyards. Enjoy a guided tour through the vines and into New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave. This relaxing tour travels just a short distance from Queenstown where you will be given in-depth wine tastings and presentations at each vineyard. There is a lunch stop included, so you have plenty of time to unwind and get yourself a winery lunch or sample a selection of local cheeses, craft beer, coffee - all available. Occasionally, a listed winery may be unavailable on the day — but don’t worry, we’ll visit another boutique winery that’s just as charming and memorable.

What's included

Included

  • Time allowed for a winery lunch. Choose from a la carte menu (own expense)
  • Hosted tastings at 3 Wineries
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Wine tasting in the unique underground wine cave
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Queenstown (selected hotels only)

Not included

  • Winery Lunch, Cheese, Craft Beer, coffee is available at your own cost

What you'll see and do

  1. Gibbston Valley Winery

    Tour of NZ's largest underground Wine Cave & Wine tasting

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Kinross

    Enjoy a fully hosted wine tasting. We stop here for lunch too (at own cost)

    90 minutes here · Admission included

  3. Gibbston

    Wine tasting at 3rd boutique winery in Gibbston region

    60 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.

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
Queenstown Wine Trail

Know before you go

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Not suitable for infants or children

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
5.5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
18+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$199 to $225
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
55
Verdict
Strongly Recommended

Why this scores 78

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

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
Review evidence (18% weight)65
Booking momentum (14% weight)60
Value for money (12% weight)88
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)45
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!: questions travelers ask

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

How much does The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years! cost?

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Prices start at $199 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 The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years! take?

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Plan for about 5.5 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 The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years! worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 158 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Queenstown, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!?

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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 The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years! suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 18. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5.5-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!?

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Around 55 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 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years! 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, Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries. 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.

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