Race to Wine Experience
Experience the ultimate blend of speed and sophistication with our high-adrenaline Wine & Motorsport Experience, created in partnership with Highlands Motorsport Park. This exclusive journey combines the thrill of world-class motorsport with the refinement of Central Otago wine.
What to Expect
Highlands Motorsport & Central Otago Wine Experience
Enjoy an exhilarating motorsport experience at Highlands Motorsport Park, combining high-performance driving, competitive racing, and behind-the-scenes automotive heritage.
The experience begins with arrival and check-in at Highlands, where guests are welcomed with morning tea and barista coffee before a safety briefing and suit fitting for the driving activities ahead.
Guests then take part in an exciting U-Drive experience, getting behind the wheel of high-performance vehicles including Radical race cars and Ford Mustangs. After a full briefing from the professional team, participants head out onto the circuit for a series of thrilling laps, experiencing the speed, handling, and adrenaline of purpose-built track machines.
Following the driving session, guests compete in a two-race Go Kart challenge, testing their skills and racing head-to-head on Highlands’ fast and technical karting circuit.
The experience concludes with a Supercar Fast Dash, where guests ride alongside a professional driver for a high-speed lap in a supercar. Guests also enjoy access to the Highlands Motorsport Museum, home to an impressive collection of rare and historic vehicles.
Following an exhilarating morning, guests are transported with Latitude 45 through the spectacular Central Otago landscape to one of the region’s most remarkable cellar doors. Here, enjoy a private vineyard owner-hosted tasting at a closed-door vineyard, exclusive to guests of Latitude 45. This intimate experience showcases world-class wines before settling in for a relaxed lunch among the vines.
This unique experience combines the thrill of motorsport with the elegance of Central Otago wine, creating a memorable day of adrenaline, scenery, and premium hospitality.
Why us
Key highlights
Our VIP Experience is more than just a wine tour it is a journey and an intimate exploration of New Zealand's wine culture, history and beauty.
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Premium Transport options
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Regional exploration across multiple Central Otago subregions
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Private tastings at boutique, closed-door vineyards
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Guided vineyard tours hosted by winemakers and owners
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes cellar and barrel hall access
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Interactive Pinot Noir blending session with a personalised bottle to take home
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Premium vineyard lunch or dinner at an exclusive-access Bendigo vineyard
Join us for a day of elegance, education, and extraordinary multi award-winning wine.
Full Day- 9:45am-5:30pm
faq's
WHY CHOOSE THE VIP EXPERIENCE
Our VIP Experience redefines wine touring in Central Otago, blending regional history, wine education and intimate access to boutique vineyards. Guests enjoy personalised, behind-the-scenes encounters with winemakers, private tastings, and curated vineyard journeys from barrel-hall tours to guided vineyard walks. Along the way, we highlight the region’s rich heritage dating back to the gold-rush era and showcase its internationally acclaimed, award-winning wines.
Which regions are covered
On this experience we explore the greater Central Otago region, venturing further into the heart of the region to small, boutique vineyards in lesser-known areas. Our tours offer exclusive access and unique experiences that go beyond the usual routes, ensuring guests discover hidden gems and distinctive wines unavailable on typical itineraries. We focus on highlighting the nuances of multiple subregions from the coolest of Gibbston, Bannockburn, Cromwell and the warmest of Bendigo.
Do we need to pay for anything else?
All Latitude 45 tours are fully inclusive. There are no hidden or extra fees—your private tastings, luxury transport, curated vineyard visits, and any dining experiences are all covered in the tour price, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience.
What does the day cost?
Our VIP Experience start from $800 NZD per person based on a group of six. Pricing may vary depending on group size, bespoke inclusions, and seasonal availability. For an accurate quote tailored to your specific requirements, please contact our team directly.
''Embark on an extraordinary journey with our VIP Experience - a private, immersive exploration of Central Otago’s most prestigious and boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour is designed to offer a rare opportunity to taste and discover the rich diversity of four distinct subregions in luxury''.
