Top 2 Cheese Tours in New Zealand

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $148Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours visiting three Gibbston Valley wineries with a small group of up to 12. Taste local wines, tour Gibbston Valley’s underground wine cave, enjoy a cheeseboard, and see the Kawarau Bridge and river from a guide-driven minibus. Guides such as Paul, Phil, John, Al, and Kate bring regional context to the ride.

“This was an amazing experience, we went to 3 outstanding wineries and got to taste a good variety of wines. Our guide Kate was very friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the afternoon with. Everything was well orchestrated and easy! I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun afternoon exploring local wineries.”

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2.Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $42Best value

Spend an hour cruising Lake Wanaka from the waterfront with one complimentary wine, beer, RTD, or soft drink, plus communal cheese and crackers. You pass Ruby Island, Stevensons Peninsula, Eeley Point, and the Lone Tree. Crew members such as Tim, Cam, and Toby are friendly, though commentary can be limited. Bring a warm layer.

“Lovely cruise on the Lake. First drink is free and then you pay $7 for each one after that. Great cheese board. Left right on time and took an hour. Captain was great”

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