'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful wines. Of the wineries listed we will visit 2, if you have a preference please let me know.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Rippon Vineyard

the potential vineyards visited depending on the day may be Maude, Rippon, Aitkens Folly and Māori Point. We will visit 2 of these, but if you have a preference please let me know.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Maude Wines

Part of the wine tasting and Māori culture experience.

45 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Air-conditioned vehicle

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'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

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Reviews

5.00

92 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

What a wonderful experience!
Y4172OMmelaniec,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a magical time with Joe on his wine & Maori culture tour! His extensive & deeply interesting knowledge of Maori culture was delivered in a detailed but playful way which our group immediately fell in love with. Joe's deep love for his land, culture & what he does is clear. The wineries he chose for our visit was beautiful & we all had a wonderfully relaxing & fun time at both. We were also so privileged to experience a Maori welcome from Joe on the first night of our visit to Lake Hawea/Wanaka - Wow! What an experience, highly recommend
Wonderful tour
V8693MPandreas,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was recommended to us and we loved it! We did the Express wine tasting with Māori history and wished we had done the full day tour! Joe is very knowledgeable and engaging, explaining to us the Māori history with a focus on the South Island. We were a group of 6 people, perfect size for this experience. We did wine tasting at Aitken’s Folly, a smaller winery with wonderful wines, and Rippon, a bigger and more stablished winery in the area. We had a wonderful experience and couldn’t recommend it enough! Thank you for the wonderful time Joe
Great afternoon with Joe
nicholasq226,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved our express tour with Joe! Great intro to Māori culture and history on the South Island of New Zealand, amazing views and landscape and some nice wine. We’d recommend any experience and time with Joe!
Genuine and insightful
davidhO268IH,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joe’s cultural tour was incredibly informative and interesting. He was generous and genuine in providing cultural insights and history. Joe’s welcome was beautiful and made us feel embraced by the Māori communities. The winery trips were varied and interesting. Highly recommend this experience.
History + Wine
seanaE4935WP,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joe was an excellent guide and delightful company. Having him share the history and culture of the Māori people and the South Island deepened the experience of the beautiful vineyard tour and tasting.
Highly recommend!
jeffnate,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I really enjoyed this tour. We specifically booked it to learn more about the Maori culture as well as the wines of the region. Joe was an amazing host and shared lots of insights into Maori culture including a traditional ceremonial greeting. The wine tastings were lovely as well. We would recommend this experience to our family and friends.
Those interested in local wines and Maori history and culture should definitely participate!
V9500UHchristianh,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We chose this wine culture because we wanted to learn more about the Maori and their culture. And our choice was perfect. Joe received us like friends. In addition to English (as a translation), we were welcomed on Maori with a small, warm ceremony. During the journey there was much information about the history and customs of the Maori. That was important to us - it fully met expectations and touched us. At the two wineries visited, Joe and we were greeted friendly. We had plenty of time to taste a wide variety of wines, buy our favourites and learn a lot about wine growing here in the region. We are moving this fantastic time with full score and thank Joe once again.
Wine tasting with heart and history!
shannonfJ1986QF,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My partner and I had an unforgettable day wine tasting with Joe, who was an exceptional host from start to finish. He took us to two beautiful wineries, but what truly set the experience apart was Joe’s deep knowledge of the area and his sharing of Māori culture and history, which added so much meaning to the day. Joe is warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the experience feel personal rather than just another wine tour. This was one of the highlights of our trip. We had searched throughout the South Island for an experience that genuinely incorporated Māori culture and history and struggled to find one, so we were absolutely thrilled to discover this tour. We cannot recommend Joe and this experience highly enough. Thanks again Joe!
Amazing tour and would highly recommend- wine tasting andwith expert Māori knowledge. Joe was an excellent guide
Corrman18,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joe was an excellent guide giving a great insight in to Maori culture between local vineyards. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. A great morning
Personalised wine tasting, deep dive into Māori culture, flexibility with booking and pick up around Wanaka
grishyad,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joe was a wonderful guide with plenty of great insights into the Māori culture and the land around Wanaka and Dunedin! We especially enjoyed the personalised wine tasting at Nanny Goat beside the vineyard.