Wine tours in Queenstown
Wine tours from Queenstown spend the day among cellars and vineyards. The most comfortable months are October to April, with highs around 66°F (19°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
Photo: Lawrence Murray from Perth, Australia, CC BY 2.0
Top wine tours in Queenstown
Queenstown Wine TourFrom $69View 
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Queenstown Wine Tour: Two Wine Regions & Wine Cave | NZ GuideFrom $150View 
Queenstown 4 hour Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Cave Tour & AntipastoFrom $145View 
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Wines and wine areas near Queenstown
Names to look for on a tour itinerary or a wine list:
- Central otago
- New Zealand's southernmost wine region around Queenstown, famous for Pinot Noir.
- Gibbston
- The valley next to Queenstown, packed with Pinot Noir cellar doors.
How to pick a good wine tour
- Count the wineries: three tastings in a day is comfortable; five turns into a rush.
- Check whether lunch is included. A long tasting on an empty stomach is the most common complaint.
- Small-group and private tours can change the route; big coach tours keep to a fixed schedule.
- Harvest season brings the most activity at wineries but also the busiest roads and cellar doors.
Queenstown month by month
Averages for Queenstown Airport, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 72 (22) | 71 (22) | 66 (19) | 59 (15) | 53 (12) | 47 (9) | 47 (8) | 50 (10) | 55 (13) | 60 (15) | 64 (18) | 68 (20) |
| Low °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 49 (10) | 45 (7) | 40 (5) | 36 (2) | 31 (0) | 29 (-1) | 32 (0) | 36 (2) | 40 (4) | 43 (6) | 47 (9) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 9:31 pm | 8:56 pm | 8:07 pm | 6:11 pm | 5:27 pm | 5:09 pm | 5:24 pm | 5:57 pm | 6:33 pm | 8:11 pm | 8:53 pm | 9:28 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for wine tours in Queenstown?
October to April. Expect highs around 66°F (19°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are July and June.
Where can I book wine tours in Queenstown?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
