Beer tastings in the Queenstown region provide a delightful experience for craft beer enthusiasts. The top options for beer tasting tours in the area include the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour, Queenstown Beer Tour, Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour, and Craft Beer Tour Queenstown Including Lunch.
The Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour starts at 3 pm and lasts approximately 5 hours, featuring three unique locations: the GT Tasting Room at the historic Gibbston Tavern, Kinross Winery, and Canyon Brewery. Participants can choose between wine or craft beer at each stop and enjoy light platters at Canyon Brewery.
Priced at $169 NZD, the Queenstown Beer Tour is a 4-5 hour experience that visits four different breweries, offering an in-depth look at the brewing process. The tour includes a beer flight paired with lunch bites at one of the brewpubs.
For a more flexible schedule, the Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour allows participants to explore Queenstown's breweries at their own pace. Additionally, the Craft Beer Tour Queenstown Including Lunch is a 5-hour small-group tour led by a local guide, visiting three exceptional local breweries, including New Zealand's best small brewery of the year. The tour includes tastings of local craft beers and a meal at one of the breweries.
These tours present a fantastic opportunity to taste a variety of craft beers, learn about the brewing process, and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Queenstown region.