Autumn coincides with harvest and intense colors in the vineyards of Central Otago.
NEW ZEALAND · WINES + GASTRONOMY
NEW ZEALAND — CENTRAL OTAGO
Pinot Noir in alpine landscapes of southern New Zealand.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Sep–Nov
EXPERIENCEWines + Gastronomy
COUNTRYNew Zealand
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Queenstown → Gibbston → Bannockburn → Cromwell
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Pinot Noir
2Bannockburn
3Gibbston
4Queenstown
5Continental terroir
Between Queenstown, Bannockburn and Gibbston, Pinot Noir grows in one of the southernmost wine landscapes on the planet. Mountains, lakes, stony soils and strong temperature range give Central Otago a very different identity from the rest of New Zealand's wine regions.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Queenstown
Arrival and start of the trip in Queenstown, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overwhelming the first day.
DAY 2
Gibbston — Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to vineyards, terroir and producers in Gibbston, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 3
Gibbston - Main Experience
Time dedicated to selected tastings and gastronomy in Gibbston, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 4
Bannockburn—Time to Dig Deeper
Time dedicated to the wine landscape and unhurried time in Bannockburn, with choices adjusted to the climate, the operation and the profile of the trip.
DAY 5
Cromwell — identity of fate
Time dedicated to vineyards, terroir and producers in Cromwell, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 6
End of the trip
Last hours in Cromwell and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Pinot Noir in alpine landscapes of southern New Zealand. The proposal gains depth by connecting Queenstown → Gibbston → Bannockburn → Cromwell, with the concept of terroir, vineyards, producers and wine culture as the main axis of the trip. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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This itinerary is a foundation of inspiration. Pace, sequence, hotels, experiences and number of days can be adjusted to design the trip that makes sense for you.