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Wine Tours
Boutique Wine Tour • 12noon-5pm • Daily
An afternoon among the boutique vineyards and spectacular scenery of Central Otago, a perfect introduction to the region.
Inclusions
* Tasting at 4 wineries in the Gibbston Valley, Cromwell and Bannockburn regions
* A delightful platter style lunch at Carrick Winery restaurant
* Visit to historic Old Cromwell Town (time and weather permitting)
* A stunning drive through the Kawarau Gorge whilst learning about the early pioneering history of this rugged region
* View the historic Kawarau Bridge and the original AJ Hackett Bungy jump
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Gourmet Wine Tour • 9.30am-4.30pm • Daily
A relaxed day of fine cuisine, good company, sampling local cheeses and tasting premium cool-climate wines.
Inclusions
* Tasting at 5 venues in the Gibbston Valley, Cromwell and Bannockburn regions
* Discovering The Big Picture wine adventure with its aroma room and virtual wine flight and tasting
* Take a tour through New Zealand's largest underground wine cave
* A tasting of local cheeses at one of the vineyards
* A delightful platter style lunch at one of our venues
* Visit to historic Old Cromwell Town (time and weather permitting)
* A stunning drive through the Kawarau Gorge whilst learning about the early pioneering history of this rugged region
* View the historic Kawarau Bridge and the original AJ Hackett Bungy jump
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Overview
Philip Green and Wendy Johnston lived overseas for many years and on coming back to New Zealand in the late 90's decided that Queenstown was the only "small town" that could offer the cultural diversity, wines and vineyards, and the great outdoors that both loved so much. Many of their European holidays were spent juggling wine tasting and vineyard visiting, with alpine and rock climbing trips.
Coming from professional backgrounds, both Philip, an IT executive, and Wendy a Project Manager, made major career shifts when creating Central Otago Wine Tours in 1999. Philip began the transition several years earlier whilst studying for his UK WSET Diploma of Wine and managing a specialist UK wine outlet. This, together with his love and knowledge of Central Otago wines, makes Philip one of the countries most qualified wine guides.
Far from the adrenalin seeking attractions Queenstown is so well known for, Central Otago Wine Tours' mission was 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.
In 2005, the company undertook an extensive brand review and changed the trading name to Appellation Central Wine Tours – to reflect the development and growing recognition of the wine region and their wine tours.
