Christchurch to Queenstown Food and Wine Tour

This 6 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Queenstown.

Explore two of the South Island's popular wine regions while enjoying magnificent views of the Waipara Valley, Mt Cook National Park and Central Otago. Beginning in Christchurch, you will take a day trip to the beautiful Waipara Valley, home of multiple award winning wineries. You will visit Pegasus Bay, Torlesse, Mud House and Waipara Springs wineries. From Christchurch, you head inland to Mt Cook National Park, staying the night in the luxury hermitage. You will enjoy a signature dish at the Panorama Room a la carte restaurant before travelling over the spectacular Lindis Pass and continuing on to Queenstown. From Queenstown you will be taken on a private boutique wine tour including tastings at four vineyards in the Queenstown/Cromwell region.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Waipara Valley Wine Trail and lunch with Leisure Tours

Included activity: The Alpine Restaurant Buffet Dinner

Included activity: Appellation Private Boutique Wine Tour

Meals included: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: Christchurch to Queenstown Food and Wine Tour

Day 1: Your time in Christchurch will begin with a transfer to your hotel, followed by the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 2: Explore the vineyards of the Waipara Valley
Accommodation: Distinction Hotel Christchurch

Day 3: Collect your rental car and head inland to Mt Cook
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Wakefield Wing Superior Room

Day 4: Travel through the spectacular Lindas Pass to Queenstown
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 5: Explore the vineyards of Central Otago
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Queenstown

Day 6: Depart Queenstown today