Top Things to do in Central Otago
Things to do in Central Otago, South Island: The Best Wineries & Vineyards
Discover the best top things to do in Central Otago, New Zealand including Felton Road Wines, Dunstan Road Wines, Maori Point Vineyard, Weaver Estate Wines, Domain Road Vineyard, Mount Michael Wines, Ceres Wines, Misha's Vineyard Tasting Room, Grey Ridge Vineyard, Scott Base Vineyard - Space at the Base.
Restaurants in Central Otago
1. Felton Road Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
One of the rising stars in the world of pinot noir.
Reviewed By 307laurela - Auckland, New Zealand
This was a great experience with friends and I’m so happy I got too along. Wonderful tour and amazing wines. This is really my favourite cellar door experience in the region.
2. Dunstan Road Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Dunstan Road is a tiny, family owned artisan vineyard,winery and tasting room. We produce a selection of wines on the property and can offer tastings in our beautiful courtyard and vineyard and winery tours.
3. Maori Point Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
The tasting room will be open again from 1 June. Until then, you are welcome call us to make an appointment to visit. Wine tasting, riverbank walks. Māori Point is a family-run vineyard in Central Otago, New Zealand, specialising in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Visitors are welcome at the tasting room, or to picnic down at the riverbank. https://maoripoint.co.nz/pages/find-us
Reviewed By 873thiagob - Cromwell, New Zealand
Thank you Matt so much for a lovely afternoon we had at Maori Point. We were blown away by your fantastic approach to wine, land and the relaxed experience you provided us with. I cant believe we have not visited you before but certainly we will come back for more Rose, Pinot and everything else...Maori Point is a must visit while in Central Otago. Cant wait to visit again.
4. Weaver Estate Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
We are a small family vineyard, winery and cellar door. We also provide guest accommodation on site in our two self contained guest cottages. Open from 11am - 5pm Wednesday - Sunday between September and April, outside of these hours by appointment.
Reviewed By KC_Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia
Near new cottage which sleeps up to five (2 bedrooms with queen bed each, camp bed in lounge).Beautiful views all around, short drive to town. The family Border Collier Maddy greeted us as our car drove in. The cottage is very well equipped, with dishwasher, induction cooktop,laundry and cloth drying rack.The fridge has bread, milk, yoghurt for our breakfast. They provide packets of cereal, jam, peanut butter, honey, Marmite. I have travelled around the world but i must say i am very impressed with Weavers estate wine's cottage. I hope the owners will get as lot of bookings and build more cottages.
5. Domain Road Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
We are an artisan winery making a selection of highly awarded wines. Our cellar door usually has all our wines available for free tasting.
Reviewed By TravellingTurtles - Cromwell, New Zealand
I really enjoyed the visit to this winery. We were taking care of by a very knowledgeable staff member who spoke confidently about the wines. Great view and they have an outdoor and indoor space to accommodate visitors We came away with a bottle so we obviously enjoyed the wine!
6. Mount Michael Wines
7. Ceres Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
“Exceptional Wines that hero worship the vineyard they come from.” - A transparent reflection of the vineyards the Grapes are grown on. Come and visit us at our cellar door to experience our wines in an intimate setting.
8. Misha's Vineyard Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 91 reviews
Misha's Vineyard Tasting Room offers the opportunity to taste and purchase Pinot Noirs and aromatic white wines from this highly regarded Central Otago wine producer (named one of New Zealand's Top 20 Producers by Decanter (UK) magazine.) In a stylish and sophisticated tasting room, visitors are seated at our small tables and are given a tutored tasting where they learn about New Zealand wine, the wine growing region of Central Otago as well as finding out more about the wines and the stories of Misha's Vineyard. Visitors can also enjoy a delicious platter (with several options offered) and glass of wine whilst overlooking the spectacular Lake Dunstan. You might consider joining the Misha's Vineyard Vine Club where members have access to a the exclusive members' tasting room (by appointment).
Reviewed By M5840OQdavidb
This was one of the most pleasant vineyard visits we have had. We enjoyed tastings of 5 wines of our choice from the Mischa range. And these were accompanied by a nicely matched, generous and varied platter of nibbles and breads. Suzie was the perfect host - timed each wine delivery perfectly to let us take our time, chat, and relax; explained each wine clearly, and encouraged us to develop our own appreciations of them; nice balance between attentiveness and distance. A real professional who made our visit very enjoyable. Handy hint: we had bought the Bucket List special deal - for tastings, platters, and three bottles of wine. Great deal! and we walked away with even more, and committed to coming back. Enjoy!
9. Grey Ridge Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Grey Ridge is a boutique vineyard in Alexandra, Central Otago, with the most amazing views across the vineyard to the mountains beyond. At Grey Ridge we offer free and relaxed Wine Tasting from the Cellar Door, along with wine by the glass and platters. The vineyard has only Pinot Noir vines, from which we make four different wines: a White Pinot Noir, a Pinot Rosé, and two Pinot Noir. They are all "Single Vineyard" wines, made from hand tended and hand picked grapes. Our accommodation in our Grey Ridge Vineyard Suite, or Orchard Studio, is spacious and completely private, and you are free to explore the gardens, terraces and the vineyard. When you stay with us your package includes a private vineyard tour with the owner, followed by a private wine tasting and a delicious breakfast the next day. If you would like to join your hosts for a casual home-cooked dinner, (with wine of course) so that you can relax rather than leave the vineyard again, be sure to book that option in advance.
Reviewed By markmarChristchurch - Christchurch, New Zealand
Very welcoming and a fantastic set up. We enjoyed a thoroughly wonderful tasting with Sue and Paul and followed that with a great platter (and yes another glass of wine!!). Great story of the way they came to own the vineyard, and the challenges and successes they have had over the last 5 years. We heard about the cultivation, the winemaker in Alexandra, and the 5 wines they had to share (all 100% Pinot Noir), including a white wine!! Not the normal commercial wine tasting but a glimpse at a boutique operation with friendly, engaging and passionate owners. One of the highlights of our trip.
10. Scott Base Vineyard - Space at the Base
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Space at the Base Tasting Room is a cosy and relaxed venue to enjoy the award-winning estate wines from Scott Base Vineyard and Allan Scott's Marlborough vineyards. For beer lovers, we offer a full selection of Moa Craft Beers. Visit with friends and family and enjoy our all day menu with platters and gourmet sandwiches. We have a sandpit and play area for children and wonderful views of Cromwell.
Reviewed By h0lidaysun - Sydney, Australia
What an enjoyable, relaxed and wonderful experience, sitting in the afternoon sun drinking lovely wine, eating a wonderful cheese plate, and enjoying great company. Being form Wanaka we have driven past this winery many times and never stopped to have a look at it as it is hidden from the road-well that was a mistake-this is now one of our go to wineries in Cromwell. The service staff are efficent, friendly and accommodating and should be commended on their customer service skills. Thanks for a lovely afternoon-see you soon!
