Small Group Queenstown Highlights Tour: Wine, Platters, History

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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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Altitude Tours

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Wine tasting at a local winery (non-alcoholic options are available)
Included: Commentary from an entertaining local guide
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Shared cheese board
Included: Scenic viewpoints and photo stops around Queenstown
Included: Tea and coffee: Complimentary barista-made coffee or hot beverage at Ayrburn
Included: Return transfers from selected Queenstown and Fernhill hotels
Included: Free time to explore Arrowtown - Gold panning experience

Itinerary

Queenstown Hill

10 min

Start your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre or at selected hotels. From here we start our sightseeing with a short drive to the top of Queenstown Hill, where we take in the iconic viewpoint showing off the town and famous backdrop.
Ayrburn

45 min

Head to Queenstown’s newest hospitality precinct and enjoy a barista-made coffee or hot beverage. Take some free time to explore the beautifully restored historic buildings, boutique venues, and lush gardens at your own pace.
Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

45 min

In Arrowtown, we allow you free time to explore this adorable mining village. Join our guide for gold panning, or take one of our maps and explore on your own, visiting the famous Arrowtown Bakery, and local gift stores, or stock up on treats from the Remarkable Sweet Shop.
Nockie's Palette and Stoneridge Cellar Door

45 min Admission included

No introduction to Queenstown is complete without experiencing the region’s world-renowned wines. The tour concludes with a relaxed wine tasting and artisan cheese platter at a local vineyard, offering the perfect introduction to the flavours and character of Central Otago.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Pickup points

Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
QT Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Please be waiting out front of hotel reception 10 minutes prior to pick-up time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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