Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka
Overview
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6 hours
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The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic New Zealand experience. You will visit four boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Wanaka, Tarras and Cromwell area with approximately 18-22 wine tastings and food. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint. Don't delay, BOOK NOW.
There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lake Wanaka
The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic New Zealand experience. You will visit three boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Queenstown area with approximately 15-20 wine tastings and food to match. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint including the potential LIVE Haka experience. Don't delay, BOOK NOW. There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Beverages (including all wine tastings)
Snacks
Food (cheese platter)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka
Pickup included
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great wine tour in beautiful scenery with great host
teatowel3,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One reason we booked Wanaka Wine Tours was to have a Maori cultural experience. The second was it went to lesser known tasting locations and the third was because it visited an actual vineyard and not just the cellar doors. Joe greeted us with a traditional Maori blessing/greeting and hongi. All through the day he told us about Maori history and we were able to ask him lots of questions too as we were the only people on the tour. Joe was numerous and happy to share aspects of modern Maori experiences. The first stop was Mona vineyard. There we tasted about five whites, two reds and a sparkling wine - possibly more ;-). At the end we purchased a bottle of the dry Riesling. The next location was Mount Rosa with a salmon platter lunch overlooking the vineyard and beautiful hill landscape. Here we tried four wines, which tasted different to the Mora. Joe emphasised that we didn't have to be experts as it was down to our personal palate. The third location was a lakefront vineyard obviously not here and the wines were Wet Jacket. We learnt about the history of the name and its links to bird conservation. It turned out that Joe knew Riwai, our charming Maori guide for an evening Kai (food) safari in Christchurch. The tour was a birthday present for my husband, so was a special day, made better by Joe's expertise, humour and friendliness. We felt truly honoured to be on this tour. Thank you very much Joe!
Fantastic Tour
Linda M,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic wine tour in New Zealand with Joe, our Māori local guide and operator. There were six of us, and although we booked through Viator, the day felt completely personalized—more like a private tour designed just for our group. Joe was warm, personable, and incredibly generous with his knowledge, sharing great insights along with local stories that added real depth to the experience. The locations were beautiful and thoughtfully chosen, and the pace was relaxed and enjoyable. A standout moment was Joe literally holding onto one of my friends so she could safely get a close-up video of a herd of sheep without falling over—such a small thing, but it perfectly summed up how attentive and caring he was. An unforgettable day and highly recommended.
Had a wonderful day. Joe...
Rhonda L,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful day. Joe was amazing . Funny , educational ( sharing his Māori culture) and going above and beyond to make the day great for us. Would highly recommend !
Great visit!
irenemar am2020,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time visiting wineries in Wānaka with Joe. We visited several wineries, and enjoyed a delicious food platter along the way. Joe also shared some cultural information, which added a really nice context to the experience. The car ride was very comfortable, and everything felt relaxed and well organised. Joe was incredibly friendly and warm — by the end of the day, it honestly felt like we were leaving a friend in Wānaka. I would truly recommend this experience. It was a fantastic day.
Absolutely incredible! Don't miss out on this tour and tell your friends...
kylenea2017,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe was an excellent host and it was an incredible experience to hear the history of the area, New Zealand as a whole and his own personal connection to the lands where he lives and works. Joe opened the day with a warm and beautiful Maori welcome and to weave culture, language, land, spirituality and history throughout the day was exactly what we were after. Joe also knows his wines. He's a local so take his advice. I will definitely be booking Joe again when I return to the Tahuna/Queenstown and Wanaka areas.
Delicious! Fun! Informative!
Brenda H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great wine choices that are off the beaten path. Good food. Wonderful information and history about Māori culture. Highly recommend. Joe was very knowledgeable and a fun guide.
Wonderful Time
B8410JUkarinap,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experience with Joe, who took us to several gorgeous places and shared his wonderful knowledge on the Maori culture. Highly personable and personalised, and would definitely do it again!
BEST EVER
Maps66861816677,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the beginning of the day trip I knew it would be a special one! Joe was an incredible tour guide who went above and beyond expectations for an unforgettable experience. We learned so much from him not only about the land.. its history.. the wines and about living in this wonderful place. He even answered all of the questions we had about wanaka and our future plans for our trip and he was so helpful in sending links to us! Jamming out to local tunes on the way home was the best! If you're trying to choose between the half and a full day definitely go for the longer one! You won't regret it! Thanks Joe!!
10/10 recommend
lexidaoussis,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great way to get an introduction to the region’s wines and even cooler to learn about Māori history. My partner and I live on the north island in Rotorua where Te ao Māori is front and center but here it is a different story. My parents are visiting and I wanted them to get some of the history and culture and this experience truly stands out. It is special and unique and very different to others in the region. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the region. Also the wine was fantastic, this is a great way to go to the boutique wineries in the region you might otherwise miss.
Triple J!!!
jamiepE7570KW,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joe was a phenomenal guide!! My friend and I had a fantastic time with Joe, we really appreciated the history of the Māori culture and the conversations we had with Joe. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough to anyone, just a superb time!!! I am very grateful for the day! Definitely one to recommend for friends and family!!
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