Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

Your Queenstown wine adventure begins with a scenic drive through Central Otago’s iconic Gibbston Valley, led by your friendly local guide. You’ll visit three handpicked boutique wineries, beginning with a guided tour and tasting at Gibbston Valley Wines, including exclusive access to New Zealand’s largest wine cave.

At your second stop, Kinross, enjoy a hosted tasting of premium wines from their collective of esteemed winemakers—Valli, Wild Irishman, Hawkshead, and High Garden. There’s time here to relax and enjoy a seasonal lunch at their winery bistro (at your own expense), with seating either outdoors in the wine garden or beside a cosy fire indoors.

Your final stop rotates daily, featuring either Rockburn Wines or Brennan Wines, giving you a unique finish to your tasting journey. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy over 13 premium tastings, stunning vineyard scenery, and a relaxed, adults-only experience. And if you’re lucky, Bella the wine tour dog might join the fun!

Journey inside New Zealand's largest wine cave on a guided 30 minute wine cave tour at Gibbston Valley Winery.

As one of the region’s founding wineries, their focus is always on handcrafting premium wines and honouring the traditions that have made us a world-renowned destination, since releasing Central Otago's first commercial vintage in 1987.

Kinross offers an in-depth wine experience to showcase exceptional Central Otago wines along with tales of this industrious and proud wine region.

Together with their Wine Partners - Hawkshead, High Garden, Valli and Wild Irishman - they invite you to share their world of wine.

Kinross has been named the winner for the first Qualmark New Zealand Wine Tourism Award 2024, making their experiences the best in the country.

Lunch at Kinross's winery restaurant where you can relax in their beautiful Wine Garden or get cosy in the Bistro to enjoy Chef Pete Franklin's beautifully crafted cuisine.

Lunch is additional based on your preferences and budget with choices ranging from share plates, small plates and pizzas.

Everything about Amisfield reflects the spirit of Central Otago—from its dramatic stone architecture to the panoramic views over Lake Hayes and the surrounding mountains. The celebrated cellar door and restaurant sit at the heart of a single-estate, organic vineyard producing some of the region’s most refined wines.

Sip elegant Pinot Noir and vibrant aromatic whites in a setting where nature, design, and craftsmanship blend seamlessly. Recognised as a World’s 100 Best Restaurant by The World’s 50 Best, and awarded RIEDEL Vineyard of the Year 2024, Amisfield is a must-visit for wine lovers seeking authenticity, beauty, and flavour in equal measure.