With over 27 years of experience, Appellation Wine Tours is one of New Zealand’s leading award-winning wine tour companies, offering premium wine tours through the world-renowned Central Otago wine region. Discover exceptional cool-climate wines, rich history, and breathtaking alpine scenery on a professionally guided wine tour designed for both enthusiasts and first-time visitors. Departing daily
from Queenstown, our expert wine guides take you beyond the typical tourist routes into the heart of Central Otago’s most celebrated and hidden wine destinations. Experience curated wine tastings across up to three distinct sub-regions, including the renowned Gibbston Valley, as well as the lesser-known gems of Bannockburn and the Cromwell Basin. Travel in comfort in our luxury minivans while enjoying engaging, in-depth commentary about the region’s wines, terroir, and history. Choose from daily all-inclusive wine tours, including small-group and private experiences. Each tour features a unique selection of vineyards, with flexible options to accommodate advance vineyard requests, ensuring a personalized Central Otago wine tour experience. 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 receiving 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 2019-2026.
