Appellation Wine Tours, Queenstown Wine Touring Specialist

Appellation Wine Tours, Queenstown Wine Touring Specialist Departing Queenstown and specialising in Daily Wine, Sightseeing, Private, Custom Tours and Transport options throughout Central Otago.
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Far from the adrenaline-seeking attractions Queenstown is so well known for, Appellation Wine Tour’s mission is to take people to the quieter parts of Central Otago, immerse them in another culture – the culture of wine, food and the beautiful open spaces that people so often miss on a short visit to Queenstown. Appellation Wine Tours has one numerous awards over the years. Most recently receivin

g Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence 2016 -2024, Travellers Choice 2020-2024, winner of the 2018 Luxury Travel Guide and has been awarded a Gold Qualmark status 2019-2024.

Explore Queenstown's best sights with our Queenstown Highlights Tour! Enjoy small group sizes, family-friendly fun, and ...
21/06/2024

Explore Queenstown's best sights with our Queenstown Highlights Tour!

Enjoy small group sizes, family-friendly fun, and CBD hotel transfers in a luxurious minivan 🚐

🌟 Begin with stunning panoramic views from Queenstown Hill, perfect for photos 📸

🌟 Experience the thrill of New Zealand's first bungy bridge at the "Valley of the Vines!” 😱

🌟 Visit Gibbston Valley Winery for tastings or relax with tea/coffee 🍷

🌟 Discover a "Lord of the Rings" filming location and explore historic Arrowtown's gold rush heritage 💍

🌟 Capture the Shotover River's beauty on your way back 🚤

Don't miss out—book your adventure today!

Thank you, Ross, for sharing your experience at our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour 🍷 🦪🍠If you would like to spend a great da...
10/06/2024

Thank you, Ross, for sharing your experience at our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour 🍷 🦪🍠

If you would like to spend a great day out, get in touch with our team today 📞 03 442 6920

Recently, some of our team visited  for a fun and educational evening 🍇🍷 The team thoroughly enjoyed an update on the la...
07/06/2024

Recently, some of our team visited for a fun and educational evening 🍇🍷 The team thoroughly enjoyed an update on the latest and greatest offerings at the cellar door and sampling some of the wines on offer 🥂

We can visit Mt Rosa on ANY of our tours, so feel free to request upon booking and come and see what they are all about!

Experience the ultimate day of adventure and indulgence with our Zip and Sip Tour Combo! 🍷Soar through the treetops on a...
30/05/2024

Experience the ultimate day of adventure and indulgence with our Zip and Sip Tour Combo! 🍷

Soar through the treetops on a thrilling eco-friendly zipline adventure, then relax sipping quintessential wines from the Gibbston wine region🌿🍇

Perfect for thrill-seekers and wine enthusiasts alike! Book now and treat yourself to an unforgettable day.

🍇🥂✨ Happy Chardonnay Day! ✨🥂🍇  While Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne grow the bulk of New Zealand’s Chardonnay, th...
22/05/2024

🍇🥂✨ Happy Chardonnay Day! ✨🥂🍇

While Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne grow the bulk of New Zealand’s Chardonnay, the grape does thrive in every region of New Zealand from north to south.

Let's toast to the delicate balance of flavors, the tantalizing aroma of fruits and flowers, and the endless joy that each sip brings 🍷✨

You can visit  in our Private Boutique Wine tour 🍷They have a world class restaurant and cellar door where you can enjoy...
20/05/2024

You can visit in our Private Boutique Wine tour 🍷

They have a world class restaurant and cellar door where you can enjoy spectacular panorama views from Bannockburn and the Cromwell Basin 😋 🧀

🍇🥂 Happy International Pinot Gris Day! 🥂🍇Did you know that the contrast in temperature from New Zealand’s warmer north t...
16/05/2024

🍇🥂 Happy International Pinot Gris Day! 🥂🍇

Did you know that the contrast in temperature from New Zealand’s warmer north to the cooler southern regions plays an important role in its flavor? Influencing the range in style from refreshingly light to richly complex.

South Island regions generally produce Pinot Gris with a higher acidity and more pronounced aromatics, while the warmer North Island wine has riper flavours and a more oily mouthfeel.

Your support means the world, and we're here to keep spreading smiles and good vibes your way! 🌟 Let's make more wonderf...
15/05/2024

Your support means the world, and we're here to keep spreading smiles and good vibes your way! 🌟

Let's make more wonderful memories together! 🥂

Discover New Zealand's most scenic wine region in luxury and style 🚁🍇After a 30 min helicopter ride with alpine landing,...
13/05/2024

Discover New Zealand's most scenic wine region in luxury and style 🚁🍇

After a 30 min helicopter ride with alpine landing, enjoy tastings at 3 premium vineyards 🥂

A la carte lunch and a glass of premium wine are also included 🍽 among other amazing inclusions.

Today we raise our glasses to one of the most beloved and versatile white wines out there – Sauvignon Blanc! 🥂 Did you k...
02/05/2024

Today we raise our glasses to one of the most beloved and versatile white wines out there – Sauvignon Blanc! 🥂

Did you know that it was commercially produced on our shores for the first time in the 1970s? 🇳🇿

Tag your Sauvignon Blanc squad below and share your favorite bottle or tasting experience! 🌿🍋

Did you know that we visit Arrowtown in our Gourmet and Queenstown Highlights Tours? 🪙⛏️Look how beautiful it looks righ...
01/05/2024

Did you know that we visit Arrowtown in our Gourmet and Queenstown Highlights Tours? 🪙⛏️

Look how beautiful it looks right now 😍 🍂

Thanks and for the photos 📸

When joining our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour, you can experience an exquisite 5-dish wine-barrel cooked lunch with matchi...
29/04/2024

When joining our Gourmet Food and Wine Tour, you can experience an exquisite 5-dish wine-barrel cooked lunch with matching wines 🦪🥩🍷

Is there a better plan to enjoy Saturday? 🚐🍇We don't believe it 🥂Get in touch and book your tour today 📞03 442 6920
26/04/2024

Is there a better plan to enjoy Saturday? 🚐🍇
We don't believe it 🥂

Get in touch and book your tour today 📞03 442 6920

Introducing our electric fleet to elevate your wine tour experience 🍇 ⚡️At  we embrace the beauty of sustainable travel ...
22/04/2024

Introducing our electric fleet to elevate your wine tour experience 🍇 ⚡️

At we embrace the beauty of sustainable travel 💚

From laughter to endless conversations, every sip is a memory in the making 🍷✨️Here is to friendship, sunshine, and amaz...
18/04/2024

From laughter to endless conversations, every sip is a memory in the making 🍷✨️

Here is to friendship, sunshine, and amazing wine. Cheers 🥂

Enjoy a delicious lunch platter and wine flight at  on board our Boutique Wine Tour 🧀 🍷
15/04/2024

Enjoy a delicious lunch platter and wine flight at on board our Boutique Wine Tour 🧀 🍷

Here at Appellation Wine Tours, we are committed to long-term sustainability. Check out our latest fleet additions. Come...
04/02/2024

Here at Appellation Wine Tours, we are committed to long-term sustainability. Check out our latest fleet additions. Come along, enjoy one of our daily tours and keep NZ greener with us!

https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/greener-access

Appellation Going Greener Appellation Wine Tours, the leading provider of immersive wine experiences in the Central Otago region for over 24 years, proudly announces the addition of two new Ford Transit EVs into their transportation fleet. This significant investment underscores the company's commit...

Summer is on! A visit to Nockie's Palette cellar door at Stoneridge Estate Queenstown is a truly undiscovered treasure t...
10/01/2024

Summer is on! A visit to Nockie's Palette cellar door at Stoneridge Estate Queenstown is a truly undiscovered treasure that offers a delightful escape from the busy and chaotic nature of everyday life. A popular spot for our customers lately!

PIVOT, PIVOT! - If unexpected changes are necessary for your wine tour, our experienced team will still strive to create...
27/12/2023

PIVOT, PIVOT! - If unexpected changes are necessary for your wine tour, our experienced team will still strive to create memorable experiences for you. We hope you are staying safe during this holiday season.

The team at Appellation Wine Tours would like to thank you for your support this year and wish you a very Merry Christma...
24/12/2023

The team at Appellation Wine Tours would like to thank you for your support this year and wish you a very Merry Christmas!!

‘The Perfect Potato Chip and Wine Pairings’ - We love a good wine and cheese pairing but Viva Wine Expert,  has carefull...
21/12/2023

‘The Perfect Potato Chip and Wine Pairings’ - We love a good wine and cheese pairing but Viva Wine Expert, has carefully matched central otago local Pinot Noir with some premium potato chips!

"Pinot noir was one of the toughest varieties to find chips that enhance it rather than detract. Many flavours were just too sweet or overpowering for this lighter red style. However, just as truffle makes a great combination with the savoury and earthy flavours of pinot noir on the palate, it's the same from the chip packet. Coal Pit's cool-climate Gibbston Pinot was a winning combination with its tangy cool-climate cherry fruit infused florals, thyme, and a truffle-friendly savoury richness and nuances of forest floor." — VIVA, NZ Herald

 Winery & Restaurant is an essential part of our tours. Their rose is a crowd-pleaser and has received an impressive sco...
08/12/2023

Winery & Restaurant is an essential part of our tours. Their rose is a crowd-pleaser and has received an impressive score of 95 points.

Check out these stunning wispy skies above Mt Difficulty vines!
05/12/2023

Check out these stunning wispy skies above Mt Difficulty vines!

The perfect blend of wine, cheese and panoramic views of Mount Rosa.
29/11/2023

The perfect blend of wine, cheese and panoramic views of Mount Rosa.

Are you up for savouring wine in the biggest Wine Cave in New Zealand? Reserve your spot on our Gourmet or Classic tour ...
23/11/2023

Are you up for savouring wine in the biggest Wine Cave in New Zealand? Reserve your spot on our Gourmet or Classic tour and explore Gibbston Valley Winery with us.

We enjoy meeting our guests' needs and guiding them to explore new viewpoints of Queenstown and its surrounding areas.
21/11/2023

We enjoy meeting our guests' needs and guiding them to explore new viewpoints of Queenstown and its surrounding areas.

's garden is truly captivating and will leave you in awe.
19/11/2023

's garden is truly captivating and will leave you in awe.

Our tours are not all about wine. The region is rich with gold mining history and we often stop in to check out the hist...
19/11/2023

Our tours are not all about wine. The region is rich with gold mining history and we often stop in to check out the historic precinct of Old Cromwell. Take a short stroll and meander the waterfront shops and features. This visit will become a tour highlight!

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2/33 Brookes Road
Frankton
9300

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+6434426920

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Far from the adrenalin-seeking attractions Queenstown is so well known for, Appellation Wine Tour’s mission is to take people to the quieter parts of Central Otago, immerse them in another culture – the culture of wine, food and the beautiful open spaces that people so often miss on a short visit to Queenstown.

Appellation Wine Tours has set the wine touring benchmark in New Zealand with a selection of outstanding wines, a team of quality, certified guides & an important contribution to Wine Tourism. Significantly this was recognized in 2011, 12 & 13 winning NZ Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Service award. More recently, they won LTG’s Wine Tour Operator of the Year 2017, "Hall of Fame" status with Trip Advisor, & awarded Gold level Qualmark status.

With over 19 years of experience showcasing the magnificent world class Central Otago wine regions, Appellation Wine Tours will guide you through the vineyards of Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell, sampling fine wine and artisan food from each region. Most daily tours are kept to a maximum of 12 adults, ensuring an interactive yet personalised experience with vineyard staff and owners.

Appellation also offers custom private wine tours for large groups, special interest groups, events or occasions, and can work closely with you to design your ultimate day out with other optional activities within Central Otago.

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