Queenstown Highlights Tour: with Wine Tasting & Cheese Platters

4.9(156)4 hFree cancellationBy Altitude Tours

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓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

Meeting and pickup

Pick up will be at the bench seats outside the Station Building on Camp Street, by Marmolada Cafe. Please be waiting 10 minutes prior to departure.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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