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Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour 12 Tastings & Platters

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Cheers for an afternoon of wine
Visit a local brewery
Enjoy tastings at three cellar door and brewery locations across Gibbston and Queesntown
Antipasto platters included
Your choice of beer or wine at each location
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On average, this is booked 13 (3) days in advance.
4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Queenstown’s wine and craft beer scene on the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour — with 12+ tastings and a generous charcuterie platter included.

Award-winning Altitude Tours takes you on a relaxed afternoon adventure through Gibbston & Queenstown, visiting three hand-picked cellar doors and breweries. With the freedom to choose between wine or craft beer tastings at each stop, it’s the perfect experience for couples, friends, and solo travellers with different tastes.

Enjoy 12+ wine and craft beer tastings throughout the afternoon, hosted by passionate local cellar door and brewery teams, alongside your knowledgeable guide who brings the region’s wine and brewing stories to life.

During the tour enjoy a shared charcuterie platter featuring a selection of delicious local produce — the perfect accompaniment to your tastings.

Return to Queenstown at approximately 7pm, leaving you plenty of time to continue your evening with dinner or drinks in town.

What's Included

  • Snacks Charcuterie Platters
  • Alcoholic beverages All tasting included
  • Up to 12 tastings
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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    43 Camp Street
    Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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    GT Tasting Room

    The first stop on tour is the GT Tasting Room, located at the historic Gibbston Tavern. Guest’s have the opportunity to select a wine or local craft beer tasting. The wine is grown and produced in the Gibbston region and the beer is from a local brewery just 1km down the road. Learn about the unique Gibbston region for producing world class wines and savour the flavours of what the locals beer drinkers consume.
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Kinross Winery & Cellar Door

    Next is a short drive further into the Gibbston region at Kinross Cellar Door. Here is a hosted wine tasting with Kinross and their 4 boutique wine partners. Try a drop from each 5 producers including some of the most awarded Pinot Noirs in the world. If you prefer beers, here you will have the option to taste 4 delicious local beers, with self guided tasting notes to help decipher the flavours of the beers. During the seated tasting you will be able to indulge in delicious charcuterie boards.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Altitude Brewing

    Lastly we drive approx. 20 minutes back to the Queenstown Marina to Altitude Brewery. This is time to sit down, relax, and socialise with the group with tasting flights of both locally produced, highly classed boutique wines or the crafted beers produced by Altitude before returning safely to Queenstown just in time for your dinner.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend that you bring your passport or NZ drivers licence.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour 12 Tastings & Platters?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-58045P2

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    Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 375 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour 12 Tastings & Platters?
    A:
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Snacks. Charcuterie Platters.
    • Alcoholic beverages. All tasting included.
    • Up to 12 tastings.
    • Choice between beer or wine tastings.
    • Convenient central Queenstown pick up and drop off.
    • Charcuterie platter included.
    • 3 x Unique tastings at three different cellar doors.
    • Fully Guided Tour.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
    A:

    The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
    A:

    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
    A:

    Accessibility information for the Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour 12 Tastings & Platters is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
    A:

    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour 12 Tastings & Platters will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
    A:

    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

    Oct 2026

    What's Included

    Activity name

    • SnacksCharcuterie Platters
    • Alcoholic beveragesAll tasting included
    • Up to 12 tastings
    • Choice between beer or wine tastings
    • Convenient central Queenstown pick up and drop off
    • Charcuterie platter included
    • 3 x Unique tastings at three different cellar doors
    • Fully Guided Tour

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The minimum drinking age is 18 years. We recommend that you bring your passport or NZ drivers licence.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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