Nature Walk and Wine Tour

Experience the sights, smells and tastes of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and Central Otago with New Zealand Guided Nature Walks and Appellation Central Wine Tours. The day starts with NZ Guided Nature Walk's popular lakeside walk followed by wine touring through the boutique vineyards of Central Otago.
Morning - Lakeshore, Forest and Bird nature walk

Departing Queenstown at 8am this half day, morning walk combines the best of native flora and fauna with magnificent lake and mountain views. Native birds are readily seen and heard, in and around the edges of the forest.

Walking time: 2 to 3 hours (optional)
Walking distance: 2 to 5kms (optional - easy walking)
Track: Well-formed - flat surface - some steps
Highlights:Spectacular lake and mountain views and. A variety of bird life close at hand and easy to view.
What to bring: Sensible footwear, a warm/sun hat, wet/wind/warm clothing for changeable weather, a small daypack and of course your camera.

* Small day packs and some wet weather gear is available on loan while on the walk.

A reasonable level of fitness will ensure an enjoyable walk.
Afternoon - Boutique Wine Tour of Central Otago

After your leisurely morning nature walk you will be dropped in central Queenstown to meet up with your Appellation Central guide. Your afternoon is spent discovering some of Appellation Central's favourite boutique vineyards, tasting some of the region's fine wines and enjoying a gourmet platter style lunch in a vineyard. A maximum of ten adults on this afternoon wine tour ensures a relaxed and personalised experience in wine country.

Nature Walk and Wine Tour Inclusions:

* Lakeshore guided nature walk
* Tasting at 4 wineries in the Gibbston Valley, Cromwell and Bannockburn regions
* A delightful platter style lunch at Carrick Winery restaurant
* A stunning drive through the Kawarau Gorge whilst learning about the early pioneering history of this rugged region
* Queenstown hotel pickup and dropoff
* Complimentary bottled mineral water during wine tour
* 12.5% New Zealand Goods and Services Tax



Total Time away: Allow 9 hours
Minimum numbers: Two persons (adult)

Booking Information

Please call Appellation Wine Tours on 64 3 442 0246, 24hrs in advance to reconfirm your tour and details of your hotel for pick up.

Performance Times

Daily @ 8am until 5pm

Running Time: 9hours