QUEENSTOWN PRIVATE WINE Tours

Explore Central Otago’s renowned vineyards on a private wine tour from Queenstown with your own driver-guide. Choose a relaxed half-day wine tasting tour in the Gibbston Valley or a full-day journey through Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit boutique cellar doors such as Mt Difficulty, Chard Farm, Kinross and Mt Rosa.

Private Wine Tours – Curated for You, Guided by Us

Every itinerary is customised to your tastes, with the flexibility to include vineyard lunches, scenic stops and time to truly savour the region.

Half Day Wine Tour (up to 5 hours)

Enjoy a flexible half-day wine experience with your own private driver-guide. Visit three cellar doors in the Gibbston Valley, sampling award-winning Pinot Noir and aromatic whites at boutique vineyards such as Kinross, Chard Farm and Mt Rosa. A delicious shared platter lunch is included at one of the wineries, making this the perfect way to savour Central Otago wines while leaving time for other Queenstown activities.

Inclusions: Private driver-guide, hosted tastings, and shared platter lunch (drinks additional)
Example wineries: Mora Wines, Amisfield, Chard Farm, Mt Rosa, Kinross

Rates:

  • 2 passengers: $725 per person

  • 3–4 passengers: $525 per person

  • 5–6 passengers: $425 per person

  • 7–8 passengers: $375 per person

 

Full-Day Private Wine Tour (up to 8 hours)

Enjoy a full-day private wine tour from Queenstown with your own driver-guide and luxury vehicle. Explore the best of Central Otago wine regions, including Gibbston Valley, Bannockburn and Cromwell, with tastings at renowned vineyards such as Mt Difficulty, Mt Rosa, Chard Farm and boutique family-run cellar doors.

Inclusions: Private driver-guide, premium tastings, and two-course winery lunch (drinks additional)
Example wineries: Felton Road, Peregrine, Mount Edward, Burn Cottage

Rates Including Lunch:

  • 2 passengers: $1,350 per person

  • 3–4 passengers: $1,025 per person

  • 5–6 passengers: $875 per person

  • 7–8 passengers: $775 per person

Rates Excluding Lunch:

  • 2 passengers: $1,225 per person

  • 3–4 passengers: $900 per person

  • 5–6 passengers: $750 per person

  • 7–8 passengers: $650 per person

Prefer to Self-Plan?

If you’ve already booked your own wine tastings and simply need a private driver in Queenstown, we can provide that too. Our professional driver-guides and luxury fleet (1–16 passengers) offer a safe, relaxed way to enjoy your winery itinerary without worrying about transport. This flexible service is ideal if you’d like to set your own schedule while still travelling with a knowledgeable local driver. Hourly private charter rates are available on request.

Central Otago Vineyard Tours

Explore Bannockburn and Cromwell and visit boutique cellar doors such as Mt Difficulty, Burn Cottage and Felton Road.

 

Private Winery Driver

Your private driver-guide/chauffeur will show you the best wineries our region has to offer whilst sharing their extensive local knowledge.

Gibbston Valley Wine Tasting Tours

Visit stunning wineries for wine tasting such as Mora Wines, Amisfield, Chard Farm, Mt Rosa or Kinross.

 

Luxury Boutique Wine Tours

Travel in style, between the stunning boutique wineries, in one of our late model BMW or Mercedes vehicles.

 

WINE TOUR FAQs

  • Our half-day wine tours run for up to 5 hours and include visits to three cellar doors in the Gibbston Valley, along with a shared platter lunch.

  • A full-day tour runs for up to 8 hours. It includes tastings in Central Otago wine regions such as Gibbston Valley, Bannockburn and Cromwell, plus a vineyard lunch.

  • Yes. A vineyard lunch is always part of our tours. For half-day tours, a shared platter is included at one of the wineries. For full-day tours, you can either have the lunch cost included in your booking or request a specific winery where we’ll make the reservation for you to pay directly on the day. Any additional drinks at lunch are paid directly at the venue.

  • Yes. Every itinerary is tailored to your preferences. We often recommend favourites such as Mt Difficulty, Chard Farm, Kinross and Mt Rosa, but we’re happy to build the day around your preferred wineries.

  • Yes. All wine tours include a private driver-guide with a luxury vehicle, providing hotel pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown.

  • Absolutely. Non-drinkers can enjoy the scenery, vineyard lunches and historic sites along the way. Our private tours are flexible and can be tailored to mixed groups.

  • Yes. On request, we can include short stops in Arrowtown, Wanaka or scenic photo locations to make your private wine tour even more memorable.

 
 
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