Queenstown Wine Trail

08/02/2025

2025: A world of smiles & celebrations🎉

We've been run off our feet ringing in 2025 with a host of fabulous celebrations—birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and even welcoming two awesome new staff members, Blake and Claire! 😍

If you've joined us on a 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑶𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒐 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓, thank you for choosing us as your hosts. It's been a real pleasure meeting you all, and we’re excited for more celebrations to come.

If you’ve been out with us recently, drop us a comment below and share your favorite moment! We’d love to hear from you!🥂🥰

📸 Shoutout to Wine Guide, Claire, for these awesome shots! Thanks for capturing the magic of our wine tours!✨

𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍.𝒄𝒐.𝒏𝒛 | Celebrating life’s milestones, one glass at a time!

08/02/2025

Ready for a Queenstown wine adventure? Join us for a fun wine tasting experience at 3 premium vineyards near Queenstown on our 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓. All your wine tastings are included, so you’ll get to savour some of the world’s best Pinot Noir, plus enjoy guided presentations with in-depth insights at each vineyard.

🍇 Go with the wine experts
📖 Learn about our key wine makers
🍷 Enjoy wine tastings at 3 wineries
🍕 Freedom to buy lunch or a lite bite
🚌Courtesy pick up & drop offs at select hotels or CBD

𝑾𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚-𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒅 and operated tour company and we can’t wait to share our wee corner of the wine world with you! And if you like New World cool-climate wines, then you're in for a real treat!

𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 30+ 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 showcasing the finest wines, scenery and history across Queenstown & Central Otago, we might just know what we're doing 😉

Ready to have an epic day?

Then head this way 👇
𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍.𝒄𝒐.𝒏𝒛

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 | 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 1992

08/02/2025

🍇✨ What a heart-warming review we received from some of our wonderful guests today! We truly love when our guests meet as strangers and leave as new friends✨🍷

This group enjoyed the best time together, exploring our world-class wineries, enjoying delicious wines, and soaking in the stunning scenery at Kinross Winery, Mt Rosa Wines, and Gibbston Valley Winery's Cave Experience. Plus, our comfortable vehicle made for the perfect ride! 🚐

From the wine tasting experiences at Kinross, (with it's collaboration of five fabulous Central Otago wineries to taste!) to the fun and laughter woven in by our fabulous wine guide T, to the new friendships made along the way – it’s no wonder they didn’t want the tour to end!! 🙌

This truly is a must-do experience! Thanks so much for the kind words Lee and Kara, it means a lot to our small family company. 🥂🌍

Want to join us on a full-day adventure through 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑶𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒐’𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔? 🍷💫 Immerse yourself in our world-class Pinot Noir, indulge in even more tastings, and get a deeper experience of our wine region’s unique flavours. 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘 and come make some magic memories with us!

We look forward to welcoming you ❤️

𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍.𝒄𝒐.𝒏𝒛 | Trusted by Wineries, Loved by Guests, Since 1992.

14/01/2025

☀️ Another perfect day on the original Queenstown Wine Tour! The sun was shining, the wine was flowing, and our guests were loving every moment! 🍷✨

Huge thanks to our WSET2 qualified wine guide, T, for keeping things fun and informative throughout the day for our lovely guests. 🎉🌞

From a delicious NZ lamb shank at Kinross, to tasting divine wines at three of our region’s finest wineries, it was a day full of great wine, fabulous food, and fun times in a cave!! 🌚🍷

Thanks so much for joining us on tour Kylie and for your lovely review—we hope to welcome you back on the Wine Trail one day for more sensational Pinot Noir tasting sessions! 🍇🧀✨

𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍.𝒄𝒐.𝒏𝒛 | Authentic, Original, Legendary. Since 1992.

18/12/2024

🍷𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞? Love meeting new people? Love the magic of Central Otago? Well, do we have the perfect job for you! 🍇✨

As Queenstown's original wine touring company, since 1992 we've been providing the ultimate way to explore Central Otago’s world-class vineyards.

Join our team as a Wine Tour Host and be part of an unforgettable experience for visitors from all over the world. Imagine spending your days surrounded by breathtaking Central Otago vineyards, sharing your passion for our wine and our region, and hosting awesome guests from across the world!🍷💫

If you're a fun, friendly, and reliable person who can chat to anyone, drive a passenger vehicle, and is all about creating amazing memories with our guests, we want to hear from YOU! 😎

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮:
- P / Passenger Licence (this one's a must – safety first!)
- A passion for people, wine, and Central Otago
- A sense of humor, because let’s face it, it’s going to be a fun!🎉

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
- Get paid to share the best wine in the world with others (dream job, right?) 🍷
- Great hours (usually 11am-6pm) and the chance to work in one of the most stunning places on earth 🌄
- Full training and the opportunity to be part of an awesome team of wine enthusiasts! 🥂

Think you're up for the challenge? Apply now and kick off 2025 in the best way possible! 🌟

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
👉 https://www.seek.co.nz/job/80832971

🍷🎉

22/11/2024

We’re beyond grateful for the amazing feedback from our guests!

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a fabulous conference group, and here’s what they had to say about their experience with us:

“What a fantastic tour. Andrew, Angus and the team at Queenstown Wine Trail Tours hosted us for a beautiful afternoon into Gibbston Valley. The trip was a small taster of their standard tours but it was a great experience and good fun for our group. Brilliant service, great knowledge and enjoyable. Highly recommended.” 🍇🍷

Take a peek at some of their unforgettable moments from the day!

A huge thank you to this wonderful group for choosing us – we loved sharing our little slice of wine paradise with you all! 🍇💫

Have a group looking for a fun & unique experience? Get in touch & let us craft a memorable wine tour experience for you!🍷

📲 +64 3 441 3990
📧 [email protected]

| Crafting unforgettable wine tours in Queenstown since 1992

13/11/2024

☀️ Blue skies, big smiles, and incredible wine – what more could you ask for? 🍷✨

Our guests are soaking up the sunshine and enjoying every moment of their 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓 today – and we think YOU should be too! 🍷🍇

Don’t let FOMO win—book your spot now and join us for a day of breathtaking views, some of the world’s best wines, and unbeatable vibes!

Your perfect day in Queenstown is just a tour away. 😉🍇

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| Crafting unforgettable wine experiences since 1992

12/11/2024

Ready for the ultimate wine experience?

Take to the skies on our unforgettable Queenstown Heli Wine & Food Tour!

Soar over breathtaking Queenstown landscapes, experience an incredible alpine-landing on The Remarkables on route to the vineyards, then indulge in world-class wines from Central Otago, and enjoy a delicious winery lunch, paired perfectly with an estate wine!

What's not to love? Elevate your Queenstown wine adventure and book your tour with us today!

| Since 1992

Experience Queenstown's best attractions & activities plus winery visits & lunch with our Queenstown Combo Wine tours. Jet boating, helicopter tours & Spa.

09/11/2024

Lost & Found: Wine Tour Style!🚐

You wouldn’t believe the wee treasures we stumble upon while tidying up after a fun-filled day of wine touring here in Central Otago ... coats, hats, even the occasional wine bottle (no judgment here, we like Pinot too!🍷). But sometimes, we find something truly special — like this handwritten gem from our amazing guests!✨

Written on the back of an Air New Zealand boarding pass no less (very classy!), they wrote:

“𝑴𝒓𝒔. 𝑨𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒘,
𝑨𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒘 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆.
𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒂 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆.
– 𝑾𝑩 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒏 𝑹” 👏👏👏

Well, wow, Win and Susan we couldn’t agree more! Andrew’s a superstar wine guide, and it’s clear our fabulous guests think so too. Who knew that a simple boarding pass could come with such heartwarming praise? 💌

Thanks for coming out with us and for the old school review - we love it!

P.S. If anyone’s missing a hat, coat, or a bottle of wine... you know where to find us 😉

Queenstown Wine Trail
Air New Zealand

17/10/2024

And it all began with a voice at the end of the phone, asking for a little help,... and then all of a sudden we became a privileged part of someone’s forever story.🥂✨

Enough time has passed that we can safely congratulate and celebrate this special young couple, who truly stole into our hearts. 💖

Despite the challenging weather, their engagement was nothing short of magical. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and falling snow - she said “yes!” Which soon followed with champagne toasts, warm fires, and a stunning new ring shining bright!💍

Jake & Val, here’s to you 🥂 and a lifetime of love and happiness! Thank you for trusting us with your precious ‘once in a lifetime’ moment. 🥰✨

Love wins.

16/10/2024

Today our fabulous guests were soaking up the sunshine and good times at Kinross Winery, enjoying delicious wines and mouthwatering food - Cheers to good vibes and great company!🥂✨

Ready to join the fun?

Visit queenstownwinetrail.co.nz to book your next NZ wine adventure!

📷 Woody

11/09/2024

We have a multi-talented team of expert wine guides! And if you have an evening free this week why not pop along to Arrowtown's Athenaeum Hall to see Angus in "A Relatively Uneventful Evening".

Over the course of an evening a small group of close but highly dysfunctional friends are invited to a dinner party to celebrate the publication of Eleanor’s first book. Various disagreements ensue while, in the background, one of the guests stumbles into the room and is quickly pronounced dead!

Chaos and panic drive this hilarious comedy, followed with lots of twists and turns throughout a ... relatively “uneventful” evening!

There's only a few days left, so book your tickets, and go enjoy a fast paced, fabulous celebration of theatrical skills on stage!

🔸Athenaeum Hall @ 33 Buckingham St
🔸Wed 11 Sept – Sat 14 Sept 2024
🔸7:30pm – 10:00pm

Not sure what to expect?
🔹"Fantastic show, talented bunch!"
🔹"Wonderful show. Really enjoyed the slick pace, great acting and professional directing. For a great nights entertainment don’t miss this show!"
🔹"Really enjoyed your opening show especially the pace of the dialogue!"

Don’t miss it! Grab a seat now!
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/a-relatively-uneventful-evening/arrowtown


Remarkable Theatre

10/09/2024

"What?! It's your birthday too? We got you!"

One of our guests had a birthday on tour, and we knew, and Kinross did a special wee Birthday dessert for the birthday girl! 🧁

Then our guide found out it was actually someone else's birthday too! But we had moved on from Kinross Winery...

So it was Mt Rosa to the rescue with a special birthday cheese cake!! A cake that pairs perfectly with Pinot Noir! 🧀🍷

Kinross and Mt Rosa are perfect places to celebrate a special occasion - ones they know about and even ones they don't!! 😎

Love this candid shot Angus! We can hear the laughter and fun from here!! Great job - love your work!! 🧡

CREDITS:
🧁 Kinross - Cellar Door, Bistro and Boutique Accommodation
🧀 Mt Rosa Wines
📷 Angus, expert wine guide Queenstown Wine Trail

24/07/2024

𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒚? | Wine will do that! So will comedy. Put the two together with Chris Parker & you're in for a sublime evening that will elevate your spirits & give your core a solid workout! What's not to love? Plus, there's even a competition to win 2 tickets - hurry, it's closing soon!

👉Chris Parker Comedy Show

Chris Parker Comedy Show, "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't throw my phone off this ..., Kinross Vineyard & Cottages, Gibbston, Otago, 24 August 202

21/07/2024

Enjoy $25 OFF per person on our Daily Small Group Wine Tours, when booking direct on our website. Hurry, limited time offer!

🍷 The Original Wine Tour or
🍷 The Wine & Food Tour
🚏 Departing 12PM daily
⏰ Allow 5 hours (approx.)

Look, swirl, sniff, sip - we've got you covered!

Use promo code 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝟐𝟒 when booking:
https://www.queenstownwinetrail.co.nz/small-group-tours/

Available for a limited time, direct bookings only. Full terms & conditions available on our website. Tours are subject to availability, travel date must be before 30th September 2024.

Daily small group wine tours for first time tasters or wine connoisseurs. Visit award winning Queenstown & Bannockburn wineries, friendly knowledgeable guides

20/07/2024

𝑴𝒊𝒅-𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 | We've got your ticket to a very special evening of gourmet festive cuisine & wine in the newly renovated Carrick Winery restaurant. Plus, we'll get you there & back safely from Queenstown, Frankton, or Arrowtown!

So gather your friends & family, & come experience a delicious 3-course set menu to share, curated by their amazing chef Gwen. Hurry, there's limited availability, so grab your ticket now & we'll take care of the rest!

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 👉 https://www.carrick.co.nz/restaurant/

𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📆 Sat, 27 July 2024
🕕 6:00 PM
🚏 Carrick Winery Central Otago
🎄 Mid Winter Christmas Dinner $90pp
🚗 Dinner + Queenstown transport $140pp
🎁 Plus, every guest receives a gift!

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀
🎫4:45 PM Queenstown
🎫5:00 PM Frankton Bus Hub
🎫5:15 PM Arrowtown
🎫6:00 PM Arrival at Carrick Winery
🎫9:00 PM Departure to Queenstown

Come escape the winter chill & join us for a cozy evening of delectable food, fine wine, & plenty of festive cheer!

We look forward to welcoming you.



Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner Carrick Winery & Restaurant Queenstown Wine Trail Queenstown NZ Central Otago NZ

Enjoy delicious food and wine whilst overlooking the stunning Bannockburn Inlet from our restaurant. Our seasonal menu showcases the best local produce and ingredients fresh from our land. Book online or phone the restaurant on 03 455 3480 to make a reservation.

08/07/2024

𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 | Enjoy $25 OFF per person on our Daily Small Group Wine Tours when booking direct on our website.

Use promo code 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝟐𝟒 when booking:
https://www.queenstownwinetrail.co.nz/small-group-tours/

🍷 The Original Wine Tour or
🍷 The Wine & Food Tour
🚏 Departing 12PM daily
⏰ Allow 5 hours (approx.)

Offer available for a limited time, on direct bookings only. Full terms & conditions available on our website. Tours are subject to availability and the travel date must be before 30th September 2024.

Daily small group wine tours for first time tasters or wine connoisseurs. Visit award winning Queenstown & Bannockburn wineries, friendly knowledgeable guides

08/07/2024

𝑨𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 | Ever wondered why you're drawn to Central Otago Pinot Noir? It could be because our vineyards rival Burgundy! Pour yourself a glass & read on for the full story.

This revered wine region produces pinot noir considered among the finest in the world.