A leisurely Lakeshore Forest & Bird guided nature walk through a New Zealand native forest, followed by

Boutique Wine Tour through the boutique vineyards of Central Otago.

Guided Nature Walks and Appellation Central Wine Tours have come together to bring you this exclusive

full day tour where you’ll see real drama in the scenery, hear the pristine silence of the high country, savour the

scent of pure clean air and feel the pulse of the heart of Central Otago wine region.

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Your guide will meet you at your Queenstown accommodation. This morning walk takes in a part of the old bridle path; all but forgotten and only known to a few locals. It is our easiest walk & combines the best of native flora and fauna with magnificent lake and mountain views. Native birds are readily seen and heard in and around the edges of the forest.

Walk start/finish: 8am to midday daily (all year)

Walking time: 2 to 3 hours (optional)

Walking distance: 2 to 5kms (optional - easy walking)

Track: Well-formed - flat surface - some steps

Highlights: Spectacular lake and mountain views

Variety of bird life close at hand and easy to view

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Your Guided Nature Walks guide will introduce you to your Appellation Central Wine Tours guide back in Queenstown. Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting among the boutique vineyards and spectacular scenery of Central Otago, a perfect introduction to the wine region. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide offers an understanding of the unique Central Otago wine growing conditions and wines offered and our small groups of 10 people ensure an interactive & sociable afternoon.

Wine Tour start/finish: 12 pm, returning 5pm daily (all year)

Tastings: at 4 wineries in the Gibbston Valley, Cromwell and Bannockburn regions

Lunch: A delightful platter style lunch at Carrick Winery restaurant

Highlights: A stunning drive through the Kawarau Gorge whilst learning about the early pioneering

history of this rugged region

View the historic Kawarau Bridge and the original AJ Hackett Bungy jump

Nature walks since 1868

A leisurely Lakeshore Forest & Bird guided nature walk through a New Zealand native forest, followed by Boutique Wine Tour through the boutique vineyards of Central Otago.

Total Time away: Allow 9 hours

Minimum numbers: 2 persons (adult)or equivalent price

What you bring: Camera

Sensible footwear.

A warm/sun hat

Wet/wind/warm clothing for changeable weather

Small daypack

A reasonable fitness level will ensure an enjoyable walk

What we provide: All transport to and from Queenstown accommodation

Friendly and knowledgeable local guides

Snacks - including tea/coffee, cookies

Winery lunch and tastings

Interpretative commentary of flora, fauna, history, geology, and Central

Otago’s viticulture

Small day packs and some wet weather gear is available on loan while on

the walk

Choose our Privately Guided option for a totally personal experience

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Email - info@nzwalks.com

Phone: - 64-3-442-7126

Online: http://www.nzwalks.com/contact-us.html

Nature walks since 1868