'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka
Overview
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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.
Maude Wines
Part of the wine tasting and Māori culture experience.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
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'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka
Pickup included
Reviews
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
jeffnate,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 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
5.00We 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
5.00My 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
5.00Joe 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
5.00Joe 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.
Amazing Tour!
502jades,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic time on the Express Wine Tour & Māori Culture in Wanaka! From start to finish it was a highlight of our trip. Our guide, Joe, was amazing, so friendly, warm and knowledgeable. He welcomed us with a traditional Māori greeting and wove fascinating insights about Māori culture, history and connection to the land throughout the tour, which made the experience feel that much richer and more meaningful The wine tastings were excellent, with Joe introducing us to some fantastic boutique wineries we probably wouldn’t have discovered on our own. His passion, stories and local recommendations truly elevated the day. We left with new appreciation for both the culture and the incredible wines of the region. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you want something that blends beautiful wine with authentic local culture
Great experience
GrandTour769718,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jo was just a delight and really made a connection with all the guests on the tour. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does
Great experience!
Maureen S,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful experience! Joe is a terrific guide! He is knowledgeable, interesting, and charismatic. His knowledge of Mauri culture added greatly to our experience and the wineries were really interesting.
Express wine tour and Maori culture lives up to the name.
345retob,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe is a competent guide. He told us a lot about Maori culture and his statements and explanations are authentic. We visited two wineries. The second (Rippon) was excellent from the location over the lake and the beautiful showroom. Thanks Joe for the very nice hours.
Best day
pamelatravel,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe was brilliant. Gave us a traditional Māori welcome and introduced us to some great insights of his culture. Ian from Aitkens winery was fun, informative, passionate about his wines and we loved it. Rippon was a magnificent property and our host was lovely. A perfect day thanks to Joe
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