Best Cellar Door Near Queenstown (2026)

Central Otago is one of New Zealand's great wine regions, and Queenstown is the gateway to it. These are the best cellar doors within a short drive.

19 places

Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages

4.7(1,112)

vineyard · Queenstown 9371

Sleek cottages in a tranquil boutique hotel offering a bistro, a wine cellar & a hot tub.

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898 reviews

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Amisfield Restaurant & Cellar Door

4.2(2,378)

winery · 10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road

Scenic destination on the shores of Lake Hayes serving wines from a single estate organic vineyard.

2,378 reviews

The Church Cellar Door and Cafe

4.7(161)

restaurant · Gibbston 9371

Once a Presbyterian Church, The Church has taken on a second life as our winery and eatery. Originally built in 1894, the church was moved on site in one piece in 2000.

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124 reviews

Nockies Palette & Stoneridge Cellar Door

4.9(154)

establishment · 1

Nockie’s Palette wine series was conceived as an idea where “art meets wine”. The artist and artisan combine talents to produce something extraordinary.

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154 reviews

Wooing Tree Cellar Door & Kitchen

4.6(133)

winery · Cromwell 9310

Wooing Tree is a family-owned vineyard located in Central Otago, renowned for its award-winning Pinot Noir and the ever popular 'Blondie.'

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133 reviews

Mount Edward Winery & Cellar Door

4.8(82)

winery · Gibbston 9371

Making, growing, smashing wines since... who knows, does it matter? Always organic, always friendly.

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73 reviews

Waitiri Creek Wines Cellar Door

4.6(82)

vineyard · Gibbston 9371

Established in 1993, Waitiri Creek is one of Gibbston Valley’s original founding wineries, offering an authentic wine tasting experience in a charming, historic woolshed with breathtaking views of the valley.

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57 reviews

Rockburn Winery Cellar Door

4.6(77)

winery · Cromwell 9384

Rockburn takes its name from the rugged, rock-strewn, burn-scarred landscape of Central Otago.

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77 reviews

Domaine-Thomson Wines Cellar Door

4.9(73)

winery · Cromwell 9383

Domaine Thomson Wines is dedicated to making the finest wines in both New Zealand and France, expressing the individual terroir of each region.

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73 reviews

Monte Christo Winery - Gibbston Cellar Door

5.0(12)

winery · Gibbston 9371

Monte Christo winery is the birthplace of Central Otago wine, offering estate-grown, limited-production wines with a rich heritage dating back to the 1860s.

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12 reviews

Wet Jacket Wines

4.7(144)

winery · Frankton

Wet Jacket Wines is a favourite among wine lovers! Book a tasting tour and become a Providore at Wet Jacket Wines, the premier winery in Queenstown.

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144 reviews

Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen

4.7(2,388)

restaurant · Lake Hayes Estate 9371

Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen is a Winery Restaurant and Central Otago Wine Cellar Door near Queenstown, New Zealand. Mora (Latin) means to linger, to take pause.

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1,978 reviews

Gibbston Valley Winery & Restaurant

4.5(1,189)

winery · Queenstown 9371

Boutique winery specializing in pinot noir with a large cave & restaurant offering tours & tastings.

846 reviews

Mt Rosa Wines

4.7(944)

vineyard · Gibbston 9371

Nestled within our vines, Mt Rosa Wines offers a unique setting for wine tastings and food pairings, showcasing single vineyard wines made with love.

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657 reviews

Chard Farm

4.6(380)

winery · Gibbston 9371

Tastings at a family-owned winery on a dramatic site above a gorge, first settled in 1860.

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380 reviews

Peregrine Wines

4.4(174)

winery · RD1

This family-run wine producer with contemporary & rustic facilities hosts tastings & special events.

174 reviews

The Cloudy Bay Shed

4.6(149)

winery · Northburn 9383

Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional wine tastings and the stunning scenery, highlighting the knowledgeable and passionate staff.

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149 reviews

Te Kano Estate

4.8(142)

winery · Bannockburn

Te Kano Estate shares its culture and spirit through wine, the arts, architecture, and the natural beauty of Central Otago.

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142 reviews

Brennan Wines

4.7(142)

winery · Gibbston 9371

Since 2006, Brennan Wines has been producing distinguished, award-winning wines in the Gibbston region, using only estate grown fruit from some of the oldest vines in the area.

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137 reviews