Friends enjoying outdoor gin tasting on rustic patio near Queenstown

Guided Gin Tours from Mount Creighton: Scenic Tasting Drives

Relax on a driver-led journey through Queenstown, Arrowtown and Cardrona with guided tastings at Cardrona distillery and Rifters tasting room.

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A single, curated guided group tour combining local spirits and iconic Otago scenery.

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Mount Creighton, Otago

About Queenstown Gin Tours

Queenstown Gin Tours is a guided tour operator based in Mount Creighton, Otago, offering curated spirits-focused outings in and around Queenstown. Specializing in guided group tours, the company leads guests on scenic drives through Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Cardrona while providing hosted tastings and distillery experiences. Each Guided Group Tour includes a visit to the Cardrona distillery and a stop at the Rifters tasting room, combining local spirit tastings with regionally notable views.

Tours are structured so a professional driver handles all driving logistics, allowing participants to relax and focus on tastings and scenery. The itinerary centers on accessible destinations: Queenstown’s lakeside vistas, Arrowtown’s historic precinct, and the Cardrona valley, with designated tasting stops at vetted venues. Group sizes and specific timing are coordinated per departure to ensure safe, managed travel between stops.

Queenstown Gin Tours emphasizes factual, region-specific experiences rather than speculative claims. The operator’s offerings are suitable for visitors seeking a single-day, guided tasting excursion that pairs local spirits with Otago landscapes. Booking and operational details such as departure points, exact timings, and any dietary or accessibility considerations are provided directly by the operator at reservation. Guests are encouraged to confirm logistics and any legal requirements for alcohol consumption during tours when making reservations.

This description reflects the operator’s publicly stated service: guided group gin and spirits tours based in Mount Creighton, Otago, featuring a scenic drive and tastings at Cardrona distillery and the Rifters tasting room. Information about pricing and availability is confirmed at time of booking online.

Queenstown Gin Tours — Guided Gin and Spirits Tours in Otago

Overview

Queenstown Gin Tours operates from Mount Creighton, Otago, offering a guided group experience that pairs local spirit tastings with scenic driving through Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Cardrona. The core offering, Guided Group Tours: Elevate Your Spirits, includes a guided visit to Cardrona distillery and a tasting stop at the Rifters tasting room. The tour is designed for travelers who prefer a driver-handled itinerary and curated tasting stops.

Why choose a guided gin tour in Queenstown?

Local focus: Stops include Cardrona distillery and Rifters tasting room, placing attention on regional producers.
Scenic driving: The route moves through Queenstown’s lakeside area, Arrowtown’s historic streets, and the Cardrona valley.
Driver provided: Tours are operated with driving handled by the operator so guests can relax and enjoy tastings responsibly.

What to expect on the Guided Group Tour

The Guided Group Tour: Elevate Your Spirits follows a set itinerary that balances tasting time with travel between notable Otago destinations. Key elements include:

Pickup from a designated meeting point in the Queenstown region.
A scenic drive through Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Cardrona.
A guided tour stop at Cardrona distillery.
A tasting session at the Rifters tasting room.
Return to the original departure area following the tour route.

Destinations included

Cardrona distillery — a scheduled distillery visit is part of the guided group tour.
Rifters tasting room — a hosted tasting stop is included in the itinerary.
Queenstown and Arrowtown — scenic and historic areas visited en route.

Practical information and booking

Prospective guests should confirm departure points, exact timetables, and any accessibility or dietary considerations directly with Queenstown Gin Tours at the time of booking. The tour structure is best suited to visitors seeking a single-day, driver-led tasting excursion in the Otago region.

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Final notes

Queenstown Gin Tours focuses on a specific, regionally anchored tasting experience. The Guided Group Tour brings together a scenic drive, a Cardrona distillery visit, and a Rifters tasting room stop, all coordinated with driver-provided transport. Travelers searching for guided spirits tasting excursions in Queenstown and the Otago region will find this tour positioned to combine local distillery access with comfortable travel between iconic destinations.

Reserve a Guided Gin Tour in Otago

Secure a seat on the guided group tour that includes Cardrona distillery and the Rifters tasting room — confirm dates and availability directly with the operator.