Queenstown Vineyard Attractions

Aside from the magnificent ski fields, non-stop adventure playground and stunning scenic attractions of Queenstown there are also relaxing winery tours of the surrounding vineyards to enjoy at Queenstown.

Indulge in premium wines, like sauvignon blanc, pinot noirs and chardonnays, quickly gaining international recognition. Honeyed rieslings and fruity pinot noirs are popular samplings in New Zealand’s wine region. Gourmet and boutique wine tours visit four or five cellars along the Queenstown wine trail, including lunch and wine tasting.

Local New Zealand wineries around Queenstown include Gibbston Valley which offers underground cellar and cheese-making tours. The winery also boasts two restaurants specialising in local produce.

Chard Farm is accessed via a long winding dirt road with stunning views of vineyards, and one of the oldest Queenstown wineries in the Gibbston Valley wine district. Other local wineries include Peregrine and Wentworth Estate, boasting old stone buildings and lakes, Black Ridge, Felton Road and Carrick cellar doors. On the picturesque banks of Lake Wanaka is Rippon, a stunning Queenstown vineyard, complete with rustic stone winery and picnic facilities.

The quaint alpine resort village of Queenstown offers a wide range of accommodation and access to three major ski fields of the Southern Alps. Adventure activities include horse riding, bungy jumping, jet boat riding and boat cruises along the lakes, rivers and through Milford Sound.

Queenstown winery tours explore the surrounding wine valley and are a good option during spring and summer months when the snow is scarce. Explore the diverse scenic beauty of rugged mountains and stunning lakes and waterfalls.