Wine Tour with Wine Tasting from Wanaka
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the remarkable vineyards and stunning scenery throughout Central Otago and Wanaka. You will taste gorgeous award winning wines from the little gems that are quietly making a big name for themselves while meeting some of the numerous characters that produce these wines. You will be able to chat with the vineyard owners and wine makers. Your wine tour includes tastings at 4 vineyards, a gourmet mid-afternoon platter, and a knowledgeable friendly guide. This tour is for everyone whether you are a complete wine novice, or a dedicated wine connoisseur.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per tour is required
Vegetarian meal option available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Enjoy a 3 course, barrel-cooked banquet (late lunch - at 2.30pm), matched with 3 award winning wines)
Live commentary on board
Beverages
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local Driver/Guide
Wine Purchases
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Discover some of Wanaka and Central Otago’s wonderful vineyards and scenery, while meeting some of the numerous characters that produce these gorgeous, award winning wines. We’ll take you to the little gems that are quietly making a big name for themselves with their dedication to produce the best possible wine. Here you’ll get up close and personal with the vineyard owners and wine makers. This tour includes tastings at 4 vineyards, a gourmet mid-afternoon platter, and a knowledgeable friendly guide. Whether you are a complete wine novice, or a dedicated wine connoisseur, we will ensure you have an enjoyable time! Wanaka Wine Tours is Wanaka's original Wine Tour company - starting back in 2001.
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Wine Tour with Wine Tasting from Wanaka
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Reviews
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If you like wine, this is a must!
Kathryn A,
Oct 19, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We were fortunate to have John as our guide and he was absolutely delightful! We visited four boutique vineyards and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Fabulous lunch with accompanying wines. What a great way to spend an afternoon. We had a group of six plus John. Fun!
We had a great experience...
Riley H,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great experience on the tour with Scott. He was super personable, easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable about the wines of the area. The wineries and restaurant included in the tour were all great. All of the staff were awesome. We’d definitely recommend this tour for those staying in the area.
Excellent
Sascha S,
Aug 23, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Well organised, Mary Louise our driver/guide was great. Great winery choices and met some fantastic people we kicked on after with.
June 2025
Q6616IIjakeh,
Jun 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our wine tour! Scott was our host and he provided outstanding information on wines in the Central Otago region as well as awesome insight to the country of New Zealand. He picked us up at our AirBnb right on time and took us to 4 fabulous wineries where we enjoyed great wines, outstanding views, and learned about wine making here in this region. I highly recommend this tour!
A fantastic experience...
Victoria K,
Jan 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fantastic experience and a great opportunity to taste a huge amount of wine from many different vineyards… I ended up buying 4 bottles of wine… oops!
A taste of wanaka
sarasV4624HO,
Jan 15, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Had the most incredible time! Nicest guide ever and very knowledgeable! We learned so much from him. The two vineyards we visited were beautiful and had great wine!
An excellent day trip
Nichole D,
Nov 27, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time and highly recommend this tour. Emily was a wonderful host and made the day so much fun. Would have been good if driver could wear a microphone so that we could hear all the great details she was sharing about the area.
Lovely time
Taylah S,
Nov 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00Loved our tour with Emily! She made it feel special and had so much to say to keep things interesting!
A fun afternoon exploring local vineyards
evets1232016,
Feb 19, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up by our guide Emily in Wanaka, and along with 2 other lovely couples we spent the next 5 hours visiting 4 vineyards-one at Wanaka and the others at nearby Cromwell. There was a very nice platter of cheese, dips, cured meats and so on, supplied at the second vineyard. You do find the wine styles on offer are pretty similar at each vineyard-pinot noir is the only red in the region, although there is more variety with the whites, and each winery has it's own take on the different grape varieties. It was a fun and very enjoyable afternoon-thanks to our guide and driver Emily for looking after us.
Tasty and delightful tour!!
P8060DTkatea,
Oct 11, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful tour around the area. We weren’t sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised with the tour around the area and surrounding towns. The wines and cellar door staff were so friendly and knowledgeable with many tasty wines on offer. The meal and matching wines at The Stoaker Room was next level!! Definitely recommend. We also had the added bonus at the end of the trip of the fresh fruit icecream from Jackson Orchard. Heidi, our guide was so friendly, full of wonderful knowledge of the region and great stories of her life in the area. Such a wonderful day. Can’t recommend this tour enough. Thank you!!! Kate & James
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