Cellar Door
Our Bannockburn cellar door sits high above the Mt Difficulty winery on Felton Road, perched on a rocky outcrop looking across the vineyards and Cromwell Basin to Lake Dunstan.
Visit our cellar door and viewing terrace for wine tastings, platters and small bites. It is the perfect spot to experience our unique hospitality and discover our iconic Central Otago wines, while taking in the panoramic views of Bannockburn’s dramatic rugged rock and thyme landscape.
For the full winery experience, book a table in our restaurant for lunch.
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Our cellar door and tasting room is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10.30am till 4.30pm.
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Please note we do not take tasting reservations for small groups but welcome walk-in guests to the cellar door.
For tasting groups of 12 or more, please contact us via phoning 03 445 3445 or submit an enquiry form.
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Mt Difficulty cellar door and restaurant is a 45 minute drive from Queenstown or Wanaka, and 30 minutes from Alexandra.
A popular stop on the Lake Dunstan and Bannockburn cycle trails, pedal along the iconic Felton Road as part of your bike and wine tour, then rest your legs at Mt Difficulty.
73 Felton Road, Bannockburn
Cromwell 9384, Central Otago, New Zealand
Wine Tastings
Journey through our iconic Central Otago wines with a wine tasting experience in our tasting room. Our passionate cellar door hosts will take you through a selection of Mt Difficulty and Roaring Meg wines, sharing the story behind each wine, where the grapes originate from and how the terroir has produced their unique regional flavours.
All wines are available for purchase from our Cellar Door, with domestic and international wine delivery options. Join Foley Cellars for special member pricing.
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Five 25ml pours each of Mt Difficulty and Roaring Meg wines. We taste four of our most loved wines, and you choose the fifth pour.
$25
Your tasting is free when you purchase any 3 bottles of wine from our Cellar Door.
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Four 25ml pours each of Mt Difficulty Ghost Town and Single Vineyard wines, showcasing the terroir of our vineyard sites in Bannockburn and beyond.
$35
Your tasting is free when you purchase $250 worth wine from our Cellar Door.
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Discover the history and home of one of Central Otago’s most iconic and pioneering wineries. Visit Mt Difficulty’s barrel hall for a unique tasting experience and a glimpse into our winemaking journey and the passion behind every glass.
By enquiry only. Contact us here.
Morsel Menu
Our morsel menu offers a selection of season, chef-crafted bites that celebrate the flavours of Central Otago, thoughtfully designed to pair beautifully with our wines.
A perfect complement to your wine tasting experience or an excellent precursor if you’re arriving a little early for your winery lunch. No bookings required.
