Queenstown Beer Tours
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Queenstown Beer Tours
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Ages 18-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
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Live guide: English
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- Water available at each stop
- Beer matched Lunch at 2:30 which can be swapped for Wine
- 13 different Craft Beer Tastings
- Hotel Pickup and Drop off or a kiwi Craft Beer Bar
- Wine or cider can be substituted at each stop
- Allotted free time between the 1st & 2nd breweries
- Entry/Admission - Altitude Brewing
- Entry/Admission - Queenstown
- Entry/Admission - Queenstown
What's not included- Extra food and drinks are available at each stop
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Make sure your pickup time and place is confirmed. Default pick up location is at the Station building on the corners of Camp and Shotover Streets at 11:50am
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 71159P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum 2 People per day required
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 71159P1
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- U3426BVsandrab0 contributionsSo grateful 🙏Lewis was amazing! He entertained our family aged 2 through to 83, stopped off at some awesome photo opportunity spots and went above and beyond to fulfill family members dream of touching the snow which wasnt planned. Local lad and super knowledgeable. We just loved everything about our day on board with Lewis.Written 14 October 2024
- Lexter10 contributionsExcellent trip, very much recommendLewis was a very good host. Give us a lot of knowledge of the areas we visited when there and while driving to them. Would do this again.Written 21 November 2022
- andersam95x0 contributionsLots of fun :)Lewis was an awesome, knowledgeable and fun host who was great to yarn with but also give us our space to enjoy the day :)Written 14 September 2022
- nikeo880 contributionsA great day out for allService was fantastic. Great local knowledge. Lewis went above and beyond to cater for a child + mumma to be (0% options or alternative)Written 16 August 2022
- Sam H0 contributionsBest beer tour hands downFrom the first to the last Brewery, Lewis is awesome, very knowledgeable about the different beer styles and what’s on tap. He’s also engaging with the group too, keep up the great work Lewis!Written 26 July 2022
- 289greg0 contributionsQualityGreat day out good stops and good host. Would recommend to everyone. Easy to organise and plenty of optionsWritten 11 January 2022
- SandyDunlop0 contributionsBest work Christmas do ever!A fun, relaxing, educational afternoon! Lewis is the host with the most, and each craft brewery had something unique to offer. Highly recommend!Written 6 December 2021
- services660 contributionsGreat tourAwesome tour! Even better tour-guide! Great way to see and learn about different parts that Queenstown have to offer as well.Written 10 November 2021
- Wanderer652846806420 contributionsExcellent beer tourThere's a huge range of beers to try across the three breweries, and you get to see a bit of the wider Queenstown area as part of the tour. Lewis does a great job of looking after everyone, with plenty of time to sample the beer properly. Definitely worth it.Written 8 November 2021
- kklowe960 contributionsGreat tour great dayWe had a great day on The beer tour. Lewis was an amazing tour guide he was full of great information and he made sure everyone had a great timeWritten 28 October 2021
- blairkingsbury0 contributionsQueenstown Beer TourLewis the owner/operator was great to deal with and made organising the tour very easy. On the day itself our group of 9 friends went to three great breweries and enjoyed a well paired lunch at the second one. Lewis was a great host and fitted in very well with our group. He was very knowledgable about the Queenstown area and the breweries we visited. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the tour even those that are not beer drinkers as there were options of wine and cider for them. Would definitely do the tour again if back in Queenstown in future. Great job LewisWritten 5 October 2021
- MRewi20200 contributionsAwesome tailored tour!!!Awesome day tailored to suit us. Second time on the tour so Lewis organised different breweries to last time!Written 22 September 2021
- Stumppy4540 contributionsGreat rainy day outingAwesome afternoon thanks Lewis. Our only comment would be the lunch stop could do with a bit more foodWritten 27 June 2021
- Maps471935162650 contributionsGreat TourHad an awesome time, was a fun, chilled out day with lots of interesting things to try out and learn.Written 11 June 2021
- JimKat20 contributionsGood beer, good timesGreat fun. 3 very cool breweries. I went on my own but small group made it very inclusive. Lewis is very knowledgeable and looked after everyone wellWritten 18 April 2021
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Tracey J
Christchurch, New Zealand14 contributions
June 2020 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend this tour. We got to try plenty of local craft beer and learnt a lot about the brewing process. Lewis was entertaining and knowledgeable in regards to the different qualities of all the beers available to taste. Thanks for a terrific afternoon Lewis. We will be back
Written 21 June 2020
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Thanks Tracey. Nice to meet you and the clan. Hope the rest of your tour own shout went well
Written 26 June 2020
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Seashore246
10 contributions
Jan 2020
My partner and I went on the Hop on beer tour with Lewis yesterday and loved it! Lewis was great, really, really knowledgeable and passionate about not only beer, but the local area where he has lived his whole life!
The beer was phenomenal, our highlight was Altitude as we felt they had the best beers! Posturing Professional is incredible, as is the Ginger Bear.
We went for the vegetarian lunch at Canyon Brewery, which was really really nice - the Smoked Tofu Bao Bun was a highlight.
Along with the beer and food, we learned lots about the local area and there were photo opportunities along the way, Lewis even took us to a look out point half way up Coronet Peak and pointed out some local landmarks!
He then dropped us off at a local craft beer bar with our new found friends, where we got 15% off our bar tab for the rest of the night!
Loads of these tours in QT offer the transport, but no food or drink! (how can you call yourself a wine tour and charge $200 when no wine is included? Scandalous..!). Heaps of food and beer included on this one so no need to worry about that!!!
Would highly recommend this trip to everyone!!
The beer was phenomenal, our highlight was Altitude as we felt they had the best beers! Posturing Professional is incredible, as is the Ginger Bear.
We went for the vegetarian lunch at Canyon Brewery, which was really really nice - the Smoked Tofu Bao Bun was a highlight.
Along with the beer and food, we learned lots about the local area and there were photo opportunities along the way, Lewis even took us to a look out point half way up Coronet Peak and pointed out some local landmarks!
He then dropped us off at a local craft beer bar with our new found friends, where we got 15% off our bar tab for the rest of the night!
Loads of these tours in QT offer the transport, but no food or drink! (how can you call yourself a wine tour and charge $200 when no wine is included? Scandalous..!). Heaps of food and beer included on this one so no need to worry about that!!!
Would highly recommend this trip to everyone!!
Written 27 January 2020
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Cheers for the review, much appreciated
Written 18 February 2020
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Sheena Andersen
Miranda, Australia17 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Had a great time with our host/tour guide Lewis who made us feel at home from the time we got in the van. Lewis took us to 3 breweries where we got to choose which beers we wanted to try after he explained a bit about each one, there was also ciders, we got to choose 5 each at our first stop, my favourite was the alcoholic gingerbeer, I bought one which came in a lovely bottle. Second stop was a lovely old church turned into a restaurant for our lunch where we got to choose another 4 beers each and the lovely ladies who worked there matched them with our food, both beers and food were awesome. Final stop and another 4 beers was also lovely and our hostess Yana, hope I spelt your name right, was very lovely and chatty. I was feeling a bit tipsy by the end of it with alcohol percentages ranging from 4.5 to 7.8 and they were all lovely. We will definitely have this on our list next time we're back in Queenstown hopefully with Lewis as our guide again. If you're thinking of doing it do, you won't be disappointed, great guide, great beers, great tour, great people and beautiful scenery!!!
Written 17 January 2020
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Wow. What a review. Jana was the correct spelling, but we'll forgive you. Glad you had a good time and your response is greatly appreciated.
Written 27 January 2020
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Gillian23
Wellington, New Zealand5 contributions
July 2020
We had such a great day out! Lewis was a fun and informative guide. We got to visit 3 breweries as well as having a look around Arrowtown (where we got time to visit the cheeserie). Lunch was great too. The whole day was fun and relaxed, we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Queenstown who likes beer 😀
Written 14 July 2020
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Thanks for the recommendation and the review.Glad you had a fun time
Written 19 July 2020
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streetfoodfan2015
Auckland Central, New Zealand6 contributions
Nov 2020
I highly recommend exploring Queenstown's great beer scene with Lewis from Queenstown Beer Tours. He was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, and also had lots of interesting insights about the region's history and current issues. Meeting a couple of the brewers was a definite highlight, and the quality of the brews on offer was uniformly excellent. Look forward to brilliant scenery too.
Written 1 December 2020
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Thanks mate. I can’t take any credit for the scenery. I’m glad your enjoyed learning about the history as well as it’s something I’m
Passionate about.
Cheers
Written 2 December 2020
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Rebecca M
Melbourne, Australia44 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
So so glad we made time for this beer tour during our short time in Queenstown. Lewis was entertaining, knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic tour of the countryside and of New Zealand’s best small breweries. Loads of tasting and a great lunch topped the day off nicely… I could not recommend this experience enough!
Written 18 August 2022
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Cheers Becky.
Glad you chose to join us and enjoyed Queenstown
Written 19 August 2022
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P2052DXliz
1 contribution
July 2021
Our social club did the craft beer/lunch tour which started on a pick up from our hotel and onwards to three breweries. Everyone enjoyed there tour and the guides were informational and along with there humour it was a pleasure doing this tour, highly recommend. However, some of the guys on our trip said plesae add meat to the lunch menu...Lol...Hungry farmers....
Written 5 July 2021
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Hungry Framers indeed. The menu rotates often and thanks so much for the feed back
Written 7 July 2021
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Penne A
Palmerston North, New Zealand70 contributions
Mar 2021
My husband is the beer drinker but I tagged along and throughly enjoyed the whole trip. We went to three breweries you could sample lots of different beers.I enjoyed ginger beer and a wine with our lunch.our tour guide was excellent , knowledgeable and pleasant .I highly recommend this for a fun afternoon out.
Written 16 March 2021
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Thanks very much for the kind review. The ginger beer is always popular, glad you agree
Written 3 April 2021
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Jordan010292
Queenstown, New Zealand2 contributions
Mar 2022
Wonderful beer tour with Lewis! He is very knowledgeable of beers and the local area, along with being very entertaining. Would highly recommend this to anyone, beer lover or not. You won’t regret it. Thanks for a wonderful day Lewis!!
Written 15 March 2022
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Cheers Jordan and Jordan and Jordan. Historic day on the tour with 3 Jordans
Written 15 March 2022
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973neil
Auckland, New Zealand5 contributions
July 2020 • Family
To us, the key to getting the most from any activity or tour is the calibre of the guide or host and Lewis ticks all the boxes. His local knowledge, understanding and experience of beer making, history, ingredients and the local brewers made the tour super interesting and fun. We had a mixed group of ages including some that aren't really in to Beer, but we all had a great time, learned heaps and there was something for everyone. Was also impressed with the condition of the mini-van which was clean, comfortable and modern. Highly recommend you give it a go... would rate among our top x10 Queenstown must-do's
Written 27 August 2020
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Top 10 is pretty good, very happy about that.
It's nice when people who aren't super into beer can still enjoy and appreciate the different tastes. Glad you had fun and thanks for the review
Written 31 August 2020
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Do you offer pickup at Coronation Lodge for 6 people
Written 21 November 2022
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