New Zealand · Queenstown & Wānaka
Cantine di Central Otago
World-class Pinot Noir from Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn — perfect for group lunches.
About Central Otago Wineries
Central Otago is the world's southernmost wine region — and produces some of the most acclaimed Pinot Noir on the planet. The schist hills, hot dry summers and cold winters create wines of extraordinary intensity.
Gibbston Valley is the closest sub-region to Queenstown (a 25-minute drive) and home to a cluster of beautiful cellar doors, while Bannockburn and the Cromwell basin sit a little further out for serious wine days.
While You're There
What to See & Do
- Gibbston Valley Winery and historic wine cave
- Peregrine Wines' iconic falcon-wing cellar door
- Lunch at Amisfield Bistro overlooking the vineyards
- Bannockburn — concentrated, premium Pinot
- Kawarau Bridge — the original AJ Hackett bungy site
How We Can Arrange It
We'll Take Care of the Details
As your booking agent, Mercury Pacific can include Central Otago Wineries in your tailored itinerary. Here's what we'll handle and advise on so you can simply enjoy the experience:
Take a small-group wine tour so everyone can taste
Most cellar doors are open daily 10am–5pm
Combine with a Kawarau Bridge bungy stop for thrill seekers
Every detail — bookings, timings and transfers — is arranged for you as part of your Mercury Pacific tour.
When to Visit
Autumn (March–May) for golden vines and harvest; spring blossom is also stunning.
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