4 Cheese Tours in New Zealand to Build a Day Around

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

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

Queenstown classic wine tour with 3 wineries, New Zealand’s largest wine cave, cheese board, and scenic Central Otago drives.

“We had a fantastic time on the wine tour, made even better by our amazing guide, Paul. He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and truly knew his stuff—sharing great insights without ever making it feel overwhelming. Each of the three wiRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $42

1-hour Lake Wanaka cruise with a free wine or beer, cheese and crackers, and big sunset views past Ruby Island and the Lone Tree.

“This experience was good. I felt safe on the boat, not too crowded and the whole trip was worth the money.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Gibbston Valley Wines – Wine & Cheese Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $29Best value

Small-group wine and cheese tastings at Gibbston Valley near Queenstown, with 4 wines, 4 Oamaru cheeses, and easy return transport.

“We did the wine tour. Four wines and cheese pairing. This is new world wine. It is very good but don’t expect the depth and complexity of wines from established wine countries like France and Italy. The cheese is from their cheesery where yRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Scenic Wine and Cheese Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

90-minute Auckland Harbour cruise with wine or beer, gourmet cheese and charcuterie, and live commentary on Rangitoto, the Bridge, and more.

“Great value, very informative commentary, good selection of wines and beers and generous serve of cheese & nibbles platter.”

Check availability →Read our full review