Bannockburn
The desert heart of Central Otago
Bannockburn's warm, sun-baked terraces and ancient schist soils produce some of New Zealand's most celebrated Pinot Noir, including icons like Felton Road and Mt Difficulty.
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What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Cromwell
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What's Included
Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 3 reviews
Bannockburn is Pinot paradise and this tour proves it. Every single stop was exceptional. The gold mining history weaving into the terroir story was brilliant.
We've been to Bannockburn heaps of times but the narration revealed stories and details we'd never heard. Changed how we think about the region.
Professional narration, good routing through the back roads. Found cellar doors we'd literally driven past for years without knowing they were there.
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How It Works
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Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Gate 20 Two Vineyard
Desert Heart
Felton Road
Terra Sancta
Burn Cottage
Bannockburn wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Bannockburn?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Bannockburn wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Bannockburn wine trail?
The Bannockburn trail covers 16+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Bannockburn?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Bannockburn directly through the app as well.
How much does the Bannockburn self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Bannockburn is a one-time $19.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Bannockburn wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Cromwell, Queenstown, Wanaka, Bannockburn, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.