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  • Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
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    Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

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    *Please note the TSS Earnslaw Steamship is undergoing scheduled maintenance during the period 19th May to 8th September 2025* A return scenic cruise from Queenstown...
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     3 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation
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  • Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough
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    Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

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    With a winemaker as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture some great...
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     6 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour Including Wine Tasting
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    Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour Including Wine Tasting

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    Enjoy a relaxing day out around some of the beautiful wineries in Marlborough. Learn about the regions great wines and sample at least 4 wines...
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     6 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

    Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

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    Start your day by meeting your wine-certified guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. Then travel into the Gibbston wine region, home to top-rated wineries,...
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     6 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Queenstown Beer Tours
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    Queenstown Beer Tours

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    Embark on an immersive craft beer journey with our fully guided tour, where every sip tells a story. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this...
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     4 to 5 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Premium Small-Group Wine Tour, 4 Wineries, Lunch from Queenstown

    Premium Small-Group Wine Tour, 4 Wineries, Lunch from Queenstown

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    Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their...
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     5 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown
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    Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

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    Start your evening cruising along the waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship or the sleek Spirit of...
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     4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg
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    Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

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    A very warm welcome from Lorelle, Greg & their team. “This is self-guided biking at its best & probably the most fun you'll have on...
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     7 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation
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  • Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch
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    Waipara Wine Trail Afternoon Tour from Christchurch

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    Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour exploring three of North Canterbury's boutique vineyards including Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, Waipara Hills or Georges Road, all...
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     5 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour
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    Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

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    Join the team from 'the original Marlborough Wine Tours and Discover New Zealand's premier wine region on this half-day tour with pick up options from...
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     4 to 5 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus

    Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus

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    Jump on the ultimate wine & food adventure around the finest wineries in Arrowtown, Queenstown, & Gibbston Valley. Enjoy a fully customizable wine tour, tailored...
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     6 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

    Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

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    Enjoy over 145 years of brewing history as the guides take you through the interactive brewery tour. Learn in a guided small group with a...
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     1 hour 15 minutes  Free Cancellation
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  • Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour
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    Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour

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    Taste some of New Zealand's most vibrant and flavorful wines at the multi-award winning Marlborough cellar doors on this full-day small-group tour. During this scenic...
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     6 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation
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  • Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

    Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

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    Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless...
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     5 to 7 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.
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    Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

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    Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality...
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     6 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive

    Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive

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    Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide...
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     6 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour
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    Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour

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    Welcome to Tāhuna Queenstown. The four-season town sitting on the edge of the mighty Lake Whakatipu. With a name fit for a Queen, it boasts...
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     4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Blenheim Half day Wine Tour
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    Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

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    Travel in a luxury minibus to the famous cellar doors of Marlborough on this approx. 5-hour tour. Compare the aromas of Marlborough's finest wines and taste the...
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     5 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
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  • Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

    Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

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    Classic Wine Tour - Running Daily 1:30pm - 5pm Get a real taste for Central Otago wines with an interactive afternoon tour through Queenstown’s neighbouring...
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  • Top Rated Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour Tastings & Platters Included

    Top Rated Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour Tastings & Platters Included

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    Join the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour for an entertaining afternoon wine and beer tasting tour. Meet your friendly local guide in the Queenstown...
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  • Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

    Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

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    Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where...
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Q: What are the best options for South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife?

A: According to verified reviews on City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife are:

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife Tours?

A: According to verified reviews on City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife are:

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Q: Which South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife have Instant Confirmation?

A: South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife with Instant Confirmation include:

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A: South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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Q: I need a ride! Which South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife include Hotel Pickup?

A: No problem. These South Island Food, Wine & Nightlife include Hotel Pickup:

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