What Our Guests Say
Bespoke Experiences, Unforgettable Memories.
Bespoke Wine Journeys Through Queenstown & Central Otago
Experience the art of bespoke touring with Designer Days.
With insider knowledge, exclusive winery access, and a touch of creative flair, we craft journeys that showcase the very best vineyards, cellar doors, gardens, and hidden treasures of Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Central Otago.
For over three decades, we’ve welcomed guests from all corners of the world — and it’s our team that turns each day into something truly special. With warmth, expertise, and genuine local connections, we design experiences around you — bringing together places and moments you won’t find in any brochure.
From an elegant two-hour escape to a full-day indulgence or a celebration with colleagues, friends, or family, we take time to understand what matters most to you. Every Designer Day becomes more than just an outing — it’s an experience woven into memories that will stay with you forever.
Testimonials
Above and Beyond
They went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule, making everything run smoothly.
Andrew not only drove us to all the places we had booked, but he also took us to stunning scenic spots and even the famous bungee jumping location in Queenstown! He kept us perfectly on track by giving us a helpful 15-minute heads-up before leaving each stop.
Kiersten was fantastic too—her winery recommendations were spot on! They were both incredibly kind and helpful, and I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wine-tasting trip in the area.
Below is an example of a Designer Day we put together for a work group of 16 people. Check out the initial contact form, through to the itinerary and the happy customer’s comment.
Completed Enquires form by customer via our website.
Name : MichelleLiddell
Email Address : info@….australia.com.au
Company/Group J G Spas Ltd
Country Australia
Proposed date of tour 15th August
Number : 16 people
Time available for tour All day
Meal included : Yes
Message : We are a conference group who are interested in Jet boating, a lunch at a winery and helicopter flight to the snow. We have an evening meal organised at Public Kitchen otherwise free all day
Our custom designed day to fit the customers requirements.
10am
Pick- up from Queenstown accommodation. Transfer to Queenstown Pier for an hour- long exciting jet boat ride on the lake and then down the Kawarau & Shotover rivers
Midday
Pick up from The Willows Pier and enjoy a full commentary whilst traveling to the Gibbston wine region
12.30pm
Arrive at Gibbston Valley Winery for a private underground wine cave tour and wine tastings followed by a Wine & Food paired lunch
2.30pm
Wine tasting and presentation at 2nd boutique winery
4.00pm
Assemble at the winery Heli pad where you take a scenic flight back to Queenstown airport, stopping for an Alpine landing looking over Queenstown, mountains, lakes and beyond
5.00pm
Drop off Central Queenstown
Customer Feedback:
We had an absolutely brilliant day, the guide was great and the heli pilots gave us plenty of time to hang on the top of the mountain, an out of this world experience. Everyone loved the wine & food pairing too, something a little different.
Excellent value, beautiful wine and best of all…you can’t do anything like it in Australia!
