Wanaka: Vines, Wines & Good Times – Wanaka Half-Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Guests love the balance of excellent wine, local stories, stunning scenery and easygoing fun, plus thoughtful touches like a curated charcuterie board. With door-to-door Wanaka pickup and a friendly, social vibe, it feels less like a tour and more like being shown around by a local friend who truly loves the region.
This half-day tour is hosted by a passionate local guide with international wine-tour experience, offering a relaxed, personal feel from start to finish.
Unlike larger operators, this tour runs in small groups, allowing real conversations with winemakers, unhurried tastings, and flexibility to adapt the day to the group’s interests. Wineries are carefully selected boutique producers, chosen for their quality, character and welcoming atmosphere rather than volume or commercial scale.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
What To Expect
Wanaka
Discover the best of wine country on this relaxed half-day wine tour from Wānaka. Perfect for those short on time but big on taste, this small-group experience combines stunning scenery, boutique wineries and expert local insight. Enjoy convenient pick-up from your Wānaka accommodation before visiting three carefully selected local wineries, where you’ll sample a range of premium wines, including Central Otago’s famous Pinot Noir. Meet passionate winemakers, learn about the region, and enjoy a curated afternoon platter designed to complement your tastings. Led by a friendly, knowledgeable local guide, this tour is social, informative and unhurried, with plenty of time to relax, ask questions and soak up the vineyard and mountain views. Why travelers love this tour: • Small group sizes for a personal experience • Knowledgeable local guide • Boutique wineries and quality tastings • Scenic landscapes and comfy transport This half-day tour is the perfect introduction to Central Otago wines
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Wanaka: Vines, Wines & Good Times – Wanaka Half-Day Tour
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Enjoy a Mid Afternoon Charcuterie Board for Sharing
All Wine Tastings Included.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a wonderful tour!
Amy S,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic experience. One of our favorites from the entire trip in New Zealand. The wines were fantastic to try, the guide was very knowledgeable about the wineries and the area and the settings were gorgeous. The guide was a great conversationalist and the whole team went above and beyond to make sure we were all happy.
Absolutely brilliant.
FluffP7,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michelle was super friendly and knowledgeable about the local area and the wineries we visited. We visited 3 places, all brilliant but all very different and we felt like we had a great feel for NZ wine afterwards. Not sure we could have asked for a better day really, 100% recommended.
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