New Zealand · WINE TOURS
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Four regions do most of the work: Central Otago pinot noir near Queenstown, Marlborough sauvignon blanc across the strait, Waiheke reds a ferry ride from Auckland, and Hawke’s Bay syrah on the east coast. These 15 tours cover them, with how many cellar doors each visits, whether lunch is included, group sizes and what a seat costs.
Small-group Waiheke premium wine tasting with 3 vineyards, island commentary, bottled water, and transfers. Ferry and lunch cost extra.
“Beautiful island tour, premium boutique vineyards, knowledgeable guide Melita. Wow. Views, unique venues, and more!”
Central Otago wine tour from Queenstown with hotel pickup, 4 cellar doors, lunch platter, and scenic Cromwell stroll, small group.
“We loved (!!!!) this tour. It was our first time on a wine tour and it was the perfect introduction to something we hope to do much more of in the future. We tried some excellent wines at some beautiful vineyards, and learnt a lot about wine and the area. Our guide Ben was excellent - knowledgeable and super friendly. Highly recommend!”
Queenstown premium wine tour with pickup to four Gibbston Valley wineries, luxury Mercedes comfort, cellar tours, tastings, and lunch.
“Beautiful area of the country. Great wineries, with friendly staff. Adita was a perfect guide. We had a wonderful day.”
A 6-hour Waiheke Island wine day with minibus transfers, 3 to 4 boutique vineyards, multiple tastings each stop, plus vineyard lunch options.
“Beautiful vineyards and fun group. Tour guide drove us safely to the next stops and told us the stories behind the island. Was awesome!”
Taste Waiheke for about 7 hours, with return ferries, three winery tastings, olive oil sampling, and a 2-course lunch in a guided small-group flow.
“No guidance or information given. I was not told what to do and therefore missed the tour. Do not recommend.”
Half-day wine tour from Christchurch to Waipara. Taste 15 wines at three boutique wineries with a platter lunch and local hosting.
“It was a lovely day at beautiful vineyards with a great lunch. Our guide, Stephanie, particularly made the day special, answering all of our questions and providing helpful extra information on the wine tasting experience.”
Half day Martinborough winery tour from Wellington with pickup, a scenic Remutaka drive, three tastings, and an optional cheese stop.
“Simon our driver met us at the ship and gave a well informed trip. Three wineries and a great time had with food (purchased separately) and wines. Taken back to the ship on plenty time so mo worries about being late.”
Six-hour small-group Marlborough wine tasting from Picton or Blenheim, with vineyard walks, multiple pours, and scenic winery stops.
“Gaven made it fun! Great selection of wineries. Very enjoyable and happy day! Would repeat the experience.”
Guided Waiheke wine tour with tastings at 3 vineyards and a beachfront lunch at 372, plus ferry timing tips for a smooth day.
“Loved this experience! The wineries were beautiful and welcoming. I would’ve appreciated some small bites like a charcuterie board. But Caleb was a great guide, very funny and helpful. He took photos of me as I was a solo traveler.”
Afternoon small-group Queenstown tour with Central Otago tastings in Gibbston, wine or beer options, and shared antipasto at the last stop.
“Shanay was our guide and from the outset she made the whole experience fun. She was knowledgeable about the area and was engaging and funny. Nothing was a problem for Shanay even when we needed an urgent pit stop. The wineries were great but I think our favourite place was the first tavern.”
Hop on Hop off wine tour from Queenstown to Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley, with breweries, gin stops, and adventure options on your schedule.
“This was a fantastic tour! Without it, I think I would have missed a lot while in South Island. George our driver was great company, the beauty of this region is beyond explanation. I stopped in Arrowtown, The Church and Airfield, I wanted to stop in Frankton thinking it was a different town but it was just Queenstown again. So I passed. It was the most unforgettable birthday ever. A lovely farmer allowed me to see his sheeps and cows in one of the stops. My conversation and the animals were an experience I won't forget.”
Waiheke small-group wine tour with guide Grant: up to 15 tastings, boutique back-road wineries, lunch option from Matiatia.
“Did a tour with Grant who took us to 3 wonderful vineyards. He also provided nice commentary on the island and its history. A very memorable time.”
Queenstown Central Otago gourmet wine tour with hotel pickup, a wine-cave visit, four tastings, barrel-cooked lunch, and cheese pairings.
“Had a blast, not sure any other wine tour could top it. The food was scrumptious and the wine selection vast and delicious. Really, so many wines to taste. Lindsey was kind and informative (and funny), and the entire group ended having a truly great time. My favorite wine tour in the world so far!”
Sample Waiheke wine, olive oil, oysters, and a family-style lunch on a small-group tour with wharf pickup and relaxed pacing.
“All the wineries selected have beautiful locations, the lunch was a platter lunch with a good selection of cheese and deli.. We were lucky to have a wonderful weather. Great wine. Knowledgeable guide.”
A flexible 6-hour Queenstown wine shuttle to Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley, with an expert guide and tastings you choose.
“Hopper bus is a great opportunity for me and my partner both enjoy drinking with a very knowledgable guide, T. He would provide recommendations to the winery we visited and it’s very convenient to communicate on WhatsApp. At the end of the tour, we got off on Arrowtown for our dinner as well! This is my first hopper bus experience and it is fabulous!”
