Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages is a hotel destination wedding venue in Queenstown, New Zealand, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about NZ$29,000 (our estimate), reached from Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 45 minutes to 1 hour. Best months: January, February, March, December.
Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages
Kinross Winery was established in 1992 on Queenstown's Gibbston Highway, transforming a former sheep station into a celebrated wine destination.
About Kinross Winery, Cellar Door & Cottages
Kinross Winery was established in 1992 on Queenstown's Gibbston Highway, transforming a former sheep station into a celebrated wine destination.
The property has been meticulously developed to integrate its historic stone cellar with modern hospitality facilities, creating a working vineyard venue that honors its pastoral origins.
Today, it operates as a comprehensive destination offering wine production, a cellar door, and on-site cottage accommodations for guests seeking a complete Queenstown experience.
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Me and my family had an amazing time at Kinross Winery & Cellar Door. We booked a classic wine tasting session, and our host, Francesco, was absolutely fantastic.
Arya Krishnan · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Smallest party taken
- 15 guests
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About NZ$29,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- NZ$3,000 to NZ$8,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ZQN, 105 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Vineyard, modern, relaxed
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Established 1992 as a working winery with original stone cellar architecture
- Central Otago location on Gibbston Highway offers mountain and vineyard views
- On-site cottages provide accommodation for up to 150 wedding guests
- Google rating: 4.8/5 stars
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival, check-in to cottages, welcome drinks at cellar door
- 6:00 PMInformal dinner at vineyard with wine tasting experience
- 10:00 AMWedding ceremony in cellar or vineyard setting
- 11:00 AMCocktail hour with Kinross wines and canapés
- 1:00 PMReception dinner with five-course menu and wine pairings
- 9:00 AMFarewell breakfast at venue before guest departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ZQN · about 1 h 45 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Queenstown Airport.
- Weather window
- December – March
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 03 746 7269
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the maximum guest capacity at Kinross Winery?+
The venue can accommodate between 20 and 150 guests depending on the chosen space and setup configuration.
Are accommodations available on-site for wedding guests?+
Yes, Kinross offers cottage accommodations directly on the property, allowing guests to stay at the venue throughout the wedding weekend.
Can we have our ceremony and reception at the same location?+
Yes. The venue features multiple spaces including the historic cellar and outdoor vineyard areas suitable for both ceremonies and receptions.
Is the winery still operational during events?+
Yes, Kinross operates as a working winery and cellar door. Wedding events are accommodated within the functioning venue schedule.
What catering options are available?+
Contact Kinross directly for current catering packages, which typically feature local Central Otago wines and regional cuisine options.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Smallest party taken: 15 guests
“We have a range of venues to hold your ceremony and reception ranging from small intimate weddings of 15 up to larger outdoor groups of up to 120 guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Host an intimate ceremony by the pond or within the vineyard, then gather with your loved ones for a reception in the Wine Garden, Garden Pergola, Cellar Door, or Willow Room.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“These are all fully catered on-site by our specialist event function team.”
Read the source for in-house cateringSetting: Vineyard, modern, relaxed
“Whether it's getting down to business, wining and dining, escaping the hustle and bustle or celebrating a special moment our vineyard location is an exceptional spot.”
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