Immerse yourself in the heart of Central Otago wine country for a day to remember, in one of the world’s most scenic and southern wine regions!
Connect with your wine lovers in the ‘Valley of the Vines’ as you discover the unique flavours of Central Otago wines at a latitude of 45° south, an unforgettable experience.
Experience visiting four wineries/vineyards in the Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn sub-regions, plus journey inside New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Swirl, smell and savour over 16 wines including our famed Pinot Noir, cool climate whites, rosé and other varietals.
Beyond the grape, enjoy lunch at a winery restaurant lunch at your own expense with spectacular panoramic vineyard views overlooking the Bannockburn Inlet.
Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter through Pinot Country with your wine guide and Bella the wine tour dog.
Note: Bella the wine tour dog joins most of the tours unless she’s on a day off enjoying Queenstown.
We offer high-speed transport on the lake for you and your bike. The Lake Dunstan Ferry has large windows for all-around viewing and includes a fully sealed windscreen and canopy that protect you from the elements, making your journey to Cromwell very comfortable.
This full-day private photography tour takes us further afield than our other tours to the wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown.
First settled a mere 160 years ago, these alien landscapes became home to thousands of fortune seekers from around the world. Shanty towns sprung up overnight, collections of shops, pubs and brothels catering to the needs of the men.
These towns were outposts in a harsh wilderness. Some, like Cromwell and Alexandra, grew to become the civic centres of today, others shrank or disappeared altogether.
We explore the back roads, cross the tor studded hills and mountains, visit the ghost towns and capture the history of this stunning and fascinating region.
Experience Queenstown’s finest wineries, breweries, and wonders in luxury, with Queenstown’s original Hop on Hop off wine tour company. This tour uses a similar formula to the regular tour but with some added twists!
Once you leave the Gibbston Valley (12:15pm) you can choose 1 from the 3 options:
1a) First, enjoy the tranquillity of Nockies Pallette where you will savor a complimentary tasting and cheese platter. Explore their beautifully manicured gardens and historic church.
Your other option is to head up the Crown Range (Mountain Road with great photo opportunities) where you have the choice of visiting either the gorgeous Cardrona Hotel or Cardrona Distillery.
1b) At the distillery, enjoy a complimentary G&T on arrival then experience a 75-minute tour with a tutored tasting with your guide.
1c) Alternatively, relax at the famous Cardrona Hotel with its rustic charm and traditional pub food and enjoy a glass of wine or beer on us. The choice is yours...
Book your Private Transfer from Queenstown city hotels to Milford Sound Cruise Port.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door city/port transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
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Door-to-door Service
No Hidden Charges
Clean cars & Professional drivers
Experience an exclusive, personalized mountain biking lesson at Cardrona Alpine Resort, suitable for all levels. Beginners benefit from customized coaching, progressing at a comfortable pace through serene alpine settings. Our professional instructors focus on essential techniques like proper body positioning on descents and mastering tight turns, ensuring steady, sustainable skill development.
Advanced riders will refine their techniques before applying these skills on Cardrona's varied trails, each aligning with specific skill levels. This 3-hour session offers a perfect mix of in depth training and an exhilarating experience, with tailored challenges to match your abilities, ensuring an optimal blend of learning and enjoyment.
Transport and lift pass complimentary
The VIP experience is designed to allow our guests to have a fully immersive experience. The tour allows you a once in a lifetime opportunity of truly experiencing Central Otago. You will taste cool and warm climate wines, meet the wine makers and growers, walk amongst the vines and barrel halls see how the wines are made and experience the true passion behind what’s in the bottle.
We travel to four subregions in Central Otago covering multiple wine growing regions and spectacular landscapes while your qualified guide offers guided commentary of the rich history of the region dating back to the gold rush and wine heritage.
You will visit multiple award-winning vineyards, historic sites, Gourmet lunch, a back vintage tasting of Pinot Noir at one of new Zealand’s most iconic wine stores with a tapas selection to match and visit the home of wine in the region to see where it all started while travelling in luxury and style in our fleet of luxury vehicles.
This tour combines the rugged beauty of New Zealand's West Coast with the tranquility of the Canterbury Plains, creating an itinerary packed with diverse experiences and breathtaking views. Join us for this incredible 2-day tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Travel with a small group for a more personalized and enjoyable experience.
A short 10 minute drive from Queenstown is our favorite riding spot: 7 mile bike park. Along with its incredibly scenic location it boasts a wide variety of trails making it a first time favorite for many. If you're looking to give mountain biking a go, learn new skills or further develop existing ones - join us on this adventure for a relaxed pace of learning and make use of the abundant opportunities available for exploration in this unique gem.
The trail network here was built through the passionate efforts of the local community and the Queenstown mtb club and since we started the business we have been committed to providing excellent programs to our residents and introducing them to this awesome sport. This is your chance to have the best local experience.
If you're in need of transfers in South Island, look no further. Our minivan hire with Chauffeur/ Guide are the perfect way to get around South Island, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the eternal beauty of New Zealand as we drive you to your destinations with our elite chauffer driven services.
Whether you have a day to explore or multiple days to discover New Zealand, we’ll cater you with everything just the way you like it!
The best way over half a day to capture the highlights of this region’s stunning scenery and showcase why this place is an adventurer’s paradise. The beauty in this unique itinerary is the combination of sightseeing and straight out adventure all in one action packed afternoon. Starting in our Landcruiser’s and the capable hands of experienced local guides you will get very personalised tour to visit world famous areas like Skippers Canyon and Arrowtown followed by multiple river crossings up the Arrow River to experience a Lord of the Rings movie location and try your hand gold panning in hopes of taking home some gold.
We then take it up a level when you strap in and drive, or be passenger with the guide, our top of the range sports buggies around our exclusive off-road playground through the hills and forests overlooking Queenstown. These forest trails have been designed to thrill and reward with breath taking views only a lucky few get to sample.
Embark on a three-day adventure filled with exhilarating experiences and breathtaking scenery.
Begin with a scenic flight to Milford Sound and experience the tranquility of a serene cruise amidst the majestic fjords.. Return to and explore Arrowtown's rich gold rush history before leisurely cruise on the historic TSS Earnslaw, complemented by a delightful BBQ dinner.
Indulge in a picturesque horse ride in Glenorchy showcasing some of Lord of the Rings most iconic film locations. Conclude your day with a gourmet dinner at the renowned Botswana Butchery.
Continue your journey with ice skating, a visit to the enchanting Ice Bar, and a relaxing soak in the serene Onsen Hot Pools. Ascend the Skyline Gondola for panoramic views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, then feel the adrenaline rush of the luge.
Finish your unforgettable adventure with a gourmet dining experience at Stratosfare Restaurant, savoring exquisite cuisine against the backdrop of Queenstown's sparkling night lights.
We photograph your tour professionally, so you can sit back and relax. From posed photographs through to candid ones, we'll be helping you feel relaxed in this beautiful place creating images you'll treasure for decades to come.
All of our tours are private and our Land Rovers have full leather interiors. You won't be sharing the vehicle with anyone other than your guides and your party. Nor will we be rushing, we want you to wind down. We are DOC concession holders, SMS Safety Management Audited and NZTA Licensed Operators, so you can relax knowing you're in very safe hands.
Our Small Batch Wine Experience - dive into the heart of Gibbston, known as the 'Valley of the Vines'. This Experience is designed to offer you a private and immersive experience in one of the closest subregions to Queenstown.
Visit iconic boutique vineyards in the region, taste unique, cool climate wines, travel the back roads of Gibbston, and go where the locals go. You will visit three boutique Vineyards and have a fully immersive experience. Meet the wine makers and owners, walk amongst the vines and barrel halls. This intimate and memorable adventure through one of New Zealand's most picturesque and award-winning wine regions, is a fantastic way to introduce you to our closest subregion to Queenstown.
As New Zealand's only fixed-wing Sunrise Flight Company we know just the path to take for the best sunbreak and views
Watch the sun break from behind Mt. Aspiring, New Zealand’s highest mountain outside the Aoraki/Mt. Cook Region
Take in the spectacular view of the Passchendaele Icefall, the Bonar Glacier, and the Olivine Ice Plateau
Travel above places frozen in time that still look as they did 15,000 years ago
Discover nature untouched as you fly over Mt. Aspiring National Park and see its hidden gems such as the Barrier Range and the head of the Arawhata River
Experience the overwhelming sense of calm that comes with watching the start of a new day and walk away with memories that will last a lifetime
The name Maniototo, derived from Māori, is said to mean `plains of blood’ and refers to the `flowing’ red tussocks that cover the land.
This region inspires Graeme Sydney, painter of some of New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes. Home to tiny towns and locations that once swarmed with settlers, toiling to win riches from this sparse, rugged and graphic landscape.
Imposing mountain ranges edge the wide splendour of the Maniototo Plain. Candid skies of brilliant blue dance across the land. A tantalising magenta sunset slides behind flinty, tussock-clad ranges when evening falls.
Humble farming settlements are dotted thinly across the plain, huddled on long, straight roads that never end. Isolated they may be, but these are involved, connected communities where people look out for each other.
Steeped in nature’s rhythms, locals share an enduring bond with this place. The sweeping silent spaces, the contrasting hues of seasonal changes & the expansive beauty of starry black nights.
The Skippers Road is a historic route we travel via 4WD. Built during the gold rush we drive high above the Kawerau River giving you a historic context of what life was like for the original settlers of Skippers Canyon, sharing stories, tales and showing you relics from the past.
Just as our stunning natural landscape changes day by day, we know our guests have unique needs and interests, ask us to tailor-make a bespoke trip for you. We’ll recommend stops that make the most of your time, your interests and the needs of the group you’re travelling with.
• Package length 5 days / 4 nights
• Accommodation style included is Hotel 3 star for 4 nights
• You will need flights arriving into Queenstown and departing Queenstown
• Includes breakfast daily
• Includes Private airport transfers
• Includes Shuttle transport to the ski field
• Includes 2 day Superpass with full lift access to either The Remarkables or Coronet Peak ski fields
The Lake Dunstan Trail has you cycling through unique and fascinating landscapes of Central Otago, while following Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau River and the mighty Clutha River - linking townships Clyde to Cromwell on an awesome 1-day adventure.
Your adventure starts at our Cromwell depot, arriving about 8.30am for a briefing and bike fitting prior to taking our shuttle to Clyde departing at 9.15am. Upon arrival you may wish to enjoy a coffee at one of the many café/restaurants in the Clyde Heritage Precinct prior to starting your adventure.
We operate this adventure both ways, but we like this option as you are cycling on the inside of the trail (safer side) and you can cycle to Carrick Winery just in time to enjoy lunch and a glass of wine about 1pm, hence why we suggest this direction.
Our Ale Trail stands out by offering a unique, self-guided biking experience with the freedom to explore at your own pace. Ride along the scenic 16 km Wharehuanui Trail, taking in the stunning alpine views of the Whakatipu Basin.
Start with a shuttle from Queenstown and enjoy brewery stops at the Fork and Tap, Gantley’s Tavern, and Canyon Brewery. You’ll ride on probably the best bikes in NZ, with access to premium equipment, helmets, maps, and full support via text.
Enjoy flexible pickup options, either from the Pig and Whistle or your accommodation, and relax on the scenic shuttle rides. This tour combines biking, craft beer, and Central Otago’s beauty for a truly unique adventure.
Want to see & do it all? Starting in the adventure capital Queenstown, this tour covers the South Islands glaciers, mountain passes and pristine coasts before heading to the action-packed North Island. Adventure activities aplenty throughout the trip, with accommodation and some activities included (see below), our all-inclusive tours are hassle-free, authentic experiences for those short on time. From to Queenstown to Auckland and everything in between, this tour has New Zealand covered.
We provide best pick up service from the airport. Travellers will find English speaking driver.
Driver will follow the health and safety guidelines.
All vehicles will have free wifi on board
Child seat provided upon request
Driver will help you in loading and unloading of luggage.
