3 Cheese Tastings in New Zealand: What to Book First

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

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

Explore three Central Otago wineries, taste local wines, visit New Zealand’s largest wine cave, and enjoy a cheeseboard from Queenstown.

“Had a very good day, with Phil being a tremendous host. Very low key and fulfilling tour. The only thing that keeps this from being a 5-star review was the tour of the Gibson Valley Winery cave. It felt like the tour guide had likely done one too many tours recently, and he didn't have enough energy left to be enthusiastic about ours. With a different guide this it would have been an easy 5-stars.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $42

Review of Wanaka’s one-hour wine and cheese cruise, with lake views, sunset tips, pricing, food, weather advice, and practical details.

“Got upgraded to the 2 hour Stephensons Island cruise due to weather so great start. Staff were great. Stunning scenery.”

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3.Gibbston Valley Wines – Wine & Cheese Experience

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

Taste four New Zealand wines with four handmade Oamaru cheeses in a private Gibbston Valley tasting room near Queenstown.

“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”

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