Private Heli and Wine Tour

Discover New Zealand’s most scenic wine region in luxury and style. Take to the sky and explore the dramatic mountain ridges then tantalise your taste buds ​by tasting your way through the world's southern-most wine producing region.

You will be collected from your hotel and dropped off to your heli and after a safety briefing, it's up and away for a spectacular scenic flight over the Gibbston wine region - this will give you an immense appreciation for the terrain and geographical relation of New Zealand’s southernmost wine growing region. Your heli ride includes an alpine landing on The Remarkables Mountains with ample time provided for photos and to soak up the phenomenal views of the Southern Alps. Your expert Appellation wine guide will meet you on arrival at a Gibbston based vineyard and after your first tasting for the day, relax and continue your wine tour experience by luxury vehicle through to the heart of the Central Otago wine region. 

Enjoy a delicious à la carte lunch showcasing regional cuisine at a vineyard restaurant in Bannockburn or Cromwell and savour premium wine tastings at two premium vineyards.

We can pick-up and drop-off from any local hotel or accommodation. There is also flexibility with the start time and if you wish, the possibility of adding any further activities or sightseeing to the tour.

Inclusions

• Return hotel transfers in a luxury vehicle
• 30-minute helicopter ride with commentary and an alpine landing with photo opportunities
• Enjoy tastings at three premium vineyards
• Visit Gibbston and Bannockburn wine sub-regions
• À la carte lunch and glass of premium wine at Mt Difficulty winery (or similar)
• Stroll through Old Cromwell Town (time and weather permitting)
• Array of sightseeing and photograph opportunities
• Specialist Wine Guide with fascinating commentary on wine, local sights and early history of Central Otago
• Stunning drive through the rugged Kawarau Gorge viewing AJ Hackett bungy bridge