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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.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Alcoholic Beverages
Air-conditioned vehicle
Select a pickup point
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.
Pickup included
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mumneedsaholiday,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was an absolute honour to spend a few hours with Joe from Wanahaka. We came for the wine tour but experienced so much more. He welcomed us with a traditional Māori greeting, taught us about language, local history and culture while seamlessly integrating visits to two vineyards where we sampled superb quality wines, before delivering us safely back to our accommodation. We listened, we learned, we laughed and we left with a very different perspective on those who came before us and the land they care for. This tour is authentic. Thank you Joe, we will be back for the full day Wanahaka wine tour next time!
Suzanne M,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great experience !! It was a privilege to meet Joe and have him share some Maori history and culture He is a wonderful person and very knowledgeable and easy to talk with The wine tour was relaxed, informative, interesting and included lots of delicious tastings We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and highly recommend as must do in Wanaka
Voyager826531,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Tour was great and Joe was a fantastic host, very knowledgable and easy to chat with. Gave us recommendations on other places in town to visit also. Highly recoommend.
Hil266,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A wonderful tour of local Wanaka wineries with our amazing guide, Joe, who provided some invaluable and very interesting Maori cultural insights.
Hilkka S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
A wonderful visit to a couple of stunning wineries with spectacular views with our guide, Joe, who gave us some very valuable and interesting insights into Maori culture.
Greg S,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
This is a must do, we looked at reviews before we booked it and it said that Joe was amazing and great at sharing his knowledge and experience of the region and the Māori culture,well they weren’t wrong Joe was amazing 🤩
319lyndallc,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was the most amazing experience! Joe was an absolutely fantastic your guide, who went above and beyond to make experience memorable. From taking our call late on Sunday night, arranging a van big enough to accommodate our group of 10, and sharing the Maori culture and history so eloquently - the whole experience was one that will live in my memory forever! Highly recommend!
David S,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was such a fun and enriching experience for my partner and I. We loved learning about the culture and history of New Zealand and really enjoyed the wines.
737haydenf,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Joe was a fantastic guide and tour host. We came away feeling welcomed and with more knowledge and understanding of the area, Māori culture and with tasty wine. Thanks so much Joe!
980mayan,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My family and I highly recommend the Express Wine Tour with Joe! We had a fantastic experience tasting yummy wines while receiving valuable insight into Māori culture. Thanks so much Joe!


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