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‘s Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Beverages (including all wine tastings)
Snacks
Food (cheese platter)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka
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Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!!
Thanks so much to Joe for...
Meghan H,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thanks so much to Joe for this super fun and educational experience. My family loved spending the day learning from him about Māori history and culture while moving among four wine experiences at Rippon, Maude, Cork and Cap, and Misha's. Our favorite wines were from Maude, while the charcuterie boards for lunch at Cork and Cap were among the best we've ever had with delicious and diverse offerings not usually seen on them, and we loved hearing both Joe's personal story with his Māori heritage along with the earlier history of the Māori on what's now New Zealand. This way of experiencing New Zealand is really meaningful, thank you!
Incredible Experience
tderobertis,
Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible experience with Joe. It was wonderful to learn about Maori history and culture, the wine was a bonus! :)
Amazing day for culture and wine
F1492FWmichaele,
Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can't recommend this enough. Joe is a great guide and we learnt so much about Maori culture. And the wines! You cannot go wrong doing this tour
Amazing afternoon immersed in culture and wine!
Somanahally,
Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This wine tour was a highlight to our NZ vacation! Joe was amazing, engaging, and very informative. He helped us have a deeper appreciation for and understanding of the Māori culture. All the wineries were outstanding, especially the hosts at each location. We loved how each one was intimate and personal, helping us learn about wine making in the region. Definitely book this tour!
Maori experience with fine wines and wonderful guide
Kathleen G,
May 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the most amazing experience. We learned about Maori culture from the moment we were greeted at our hotel. We were told about the wooden spear and all it's designs and how it was used. Along the way we were told how the area around Wanaka was settled. The three wineries were beautiful with very tasty wines of many types. The tastings were informative and intimate. On the last stop, we were treated with a spread of crackers, savory jam, pate, and artisanal cheeses. I can highly recommend this tour to a everyone.
Real Local Wine and Maori History and Culture!
KenB223,
Apr 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything on this tour was sensational! Great local knowledge, fantastic Maori culture, amazing knowledge of the area and a real Maori Experience! So passionate and welcoming yet very humble and sharing. You can see why he is an asset to the tourist industry in the area and it really made us feel like locals. All of the wineries he chose were local family owned so this also supported the local economy. I thought I knew my wines but Joe knew how they were made, the differences between the grapes, and how the locals make their products stand out. A beautiful part of the country shared with us by a real Local!
Delicious wine and wonderful history
Terri S,
Mar 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous tour. We went to 3 vineyards and every one of them was unique and delicious. Joe is a great tour operator and we loved spending the day with him and learning more about Maori culture, Wanaka, and his family. Highly recommend this tour!
MUST DO IN WANAKA!!!
Wanderer44597868803,
Mar 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous day visiting 3 vineyards. Intimate group size is so much better than a bus full. Joe was an awesome guide. His energy was amazing and Māori knowledge was fascinating. We all had a blast with him. Would recommend it! ❤️. Thanks, Joe!
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