Visiting vineyards in Queenstown, Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell & Central Otago. Tours depart from Queenstown.

More than a wine experience - with Appellation Central you’ll see real drama in the scenery, hear the pristine silence of the high country, savour the scent of pure clean air and feel the pulse of the heart of Central Otago - all whilst tasting some exquisite wines.

Small group tours - we are the only wine tour company in Queenstown to keep our group size to a maximum of 11 adults per guide. This ensures plenty of time to interact with your guide, vineyard staff, others in the group as well as ample opportunity to taste great wines.

Hotel Pickup - we offer complimentary Queenstown hotel pick up and dropoff in the Queenstown area.

Which Season - Appellation Central™ operates throughout the year fully appreciating the region's four stunning seasons.

In 2009 Christchurch and the South Island Wine Regions joined the prestigious Great Wine Capitals network. We are proud to announce that Appellation won the New Zealand 2011 Wine Tourism Services award. We are immensely proud of this award and believe it reflects our commitment to the Central Otago wine region, the high level of professionalism we have set our small business, our passionate team of guides and the extensive training we provide our guides and staff.