Taste of Central

Join us on one of our Taste of Central tours and our knowledgeable, local guides will ensure you sample the highlights of both our regional specialities and our local history. If you are a foodie or wine enthusiast, we offer a range of three different tours to suit your taste…

The Roving Taste Sensation – Food and Wine Tour

A foodies paradise…mouthwatering morsels… tasty tipples… gourmet lunch…eat…drink and be merry!

Central’s reputation for its artisan produce is rapidly growing. Discover for yourself, as you roam ‘free range’ to Cromwell, Gibbston Valley and Arrowtown, stopping on route to sample and savour the true tastes of central.

Lunch is at an acclaimed restaurant where you will ‘trust the chef’ and indulge in a selection of dishes inspired by fresh local produce. Afterwards enjoy time to browse historic Arrowtown and try some sweet treats.

Cost $299.00 pp (min 2 people – max 6)

Pick up at your Wanaka accommodation 10am – drop off approx 5pm

Total trip approx 7hrs

Here’s a sneak preview of what you’ll experience…

Central Circuit Wine Tour

Savour the flavour… perfect pinots… picturesque vineyards… delicious lunch… knowledgeable banter… local insights…

A circular tour visiting a selection of our favourite vineyards in three different sub-regions, Cromwell, Bannockburn and the Gibbston Valley. On route you will take in the scenic Lake Dunstan, the Kawarau Gorge and the Crown Range. You will  visit four or five of our favourite vineyards sampling around 20 different wines including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling varieties. The tour includes a gourmet platter lunch.

Cost $249.00 pp (min 2 people – max 6)

Pick up at your Wanaka accommodation 10am – drop off approx 5pm

Total trip approx 7hrs

Here’s a sneak preview of what you’ll experience…

Lake Dunstan Wine Tour

Savour the flavour… perfect pinots… picturesque vineyards… delicious lunch… knowledgeable banter… local insights…

A shorter day circuit around Lake Dunstan, with time to enjoy four of the finest boutique vineyards in the Cromwell and Bannockburn area as well as a gourmet platter lunch.

Cost $189.00 pp (min 2 people – max 6)

Pick up at your Wanaka accommodation 11.30am – drop off approx 4.30pm

Total trip approx 5hrs

Here’s a sneak preview of what you’ll experience…

Lonely Mountain Tours ~ John Wellington, Tour Director ~ Wanaka, New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 663 7464 ~ Mobile: +64 (0)21 027 90039 ~ Email: tours@lonelymountain.co.nz