Wanaka Wine Tours - Boutique Tour
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 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 wine barrel cooked 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.
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)
Wine Tastings
Live commentary on board
Beverages
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local Driver/Guide
Bottled Wine Purchases
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Wanaka Wine Tours - Boutique Tour
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Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful wines and an amazing lunch
Explorer66810967627,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver Rodney was very welcoming and knowledgeable of the area and the wineries. The four wineries we visited were excellent and the lunch was absolutely amazing. There were six of us on the tour, we all got on very well and had a great afternoon
An afternoon well spent
Y857IScraigt,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! Jess is not only incredibly knowledgable, but her enthusiasm is contagious. She lives and breaths wine and the enjoyment others get from their experiences with wine. We visited 3 wineries and had an unbelievable lunch at the Stoker room. More than enough food was available. The wineries were Nanny Goat, Misha's, Carrick. Each with its own story and history, and providing different expressions of the local vineyards. It was a great way to spend the afternoon. Thank you Jess.
Really great half day wine tour
chz007,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great Jess our guide had so much knowledge about the winery’s and wine it was fantastic
Lovely Wanaka Wine Tour in the Otago Region
Angelina P,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience with Wanaka Wine Tours. The small group size, just eight guests in a comfortable van, made the entire day feel personal and relaxed. Our driver picked us up directly from our Airbnb and dropped us back off afterward, which made everything incredibly convenient. As we drove through the beautiful Otago region, our guide, Rod, shared local commentary and stories that added depth to the experience. One of the highlights was the incredible meal cooked in old wine barrels. It was such a unique touch and something we had never seen before on a wine tour. The food, the wine, and the scenery all came together perfectly. If you are visiting Wanaka and want a well-paced, intimate wine tour with great local insight, this is an excellent choice.
Wine, Laughs & a Perfect Wānaka Afternoon
cavecats,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great afternoon with Wānaka Wine Tours! From the minute we met Jess, we knew it was going to be a good one. She’s the perfect mix of knowledgeable and down-to-earth, sharing cool local wine stories while keeping everything super relaxed and fun. It honestly felt like heading out for the afternoon with a friend who just happens to know a lot about the local wine culture. We kicked things off with lunch at Stoaker Room — so good! Hearty, delicious food that paired perfectly with the wines offered and it was a great way to meet our little “tour family” for the next three wineries. If you’re in Wānaka and keen for a fun, easygoing wine experience, we’d absolutely recommend Wānaka Wine Tours (especially with Jess!). Definitely a memorable day out in Central Otago wine country 🍷✨
Overall, excellent
MitzigaynorYorks,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good experience, fun too. 4 wineries. Included a meal at Stoakers, wonderful, but the wine could have be explained. Rod was great, couldn't hear him when the minibus was rolling along, but he was informative, jolly and friendly. Didn't much like the first boutique winery in Wanaka, the lady was somewhat patronising and sarcastic on occasion. If you don't like the people, even the non- difficult ones, don't bother doing that work.
A must do Wine Tour in Central Otago
wtpgrant,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day. Visited 3 wineries located in Central Otago, including the Wanaka Stoaker room for a great lunch cook out of old wine barrels, potatoes and carrots are cheap in NZ, meat and seafood was superb. All 3 wineries were very welcoming. Jesse, the trainee 🤣🤣was a great wine tasting companion and Wayne the man in charge provided excellent insight to the area with his local knowledge, should have been a history teacher 😇😇. All up a great fun tour tasting great wine. Well done, Wayne🍷🍷
Quality wine tour near Wanaka
liadA9256HH,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lovely tour with Wayne from Wanaka wine tours. We started off with a filling lunch paired with wine and then visited a few different wineries within short driving distance of Wanaka. Tour was small sized and enjoyable for a solo traveler.
If you like wine, this is a must!
Kathryn A,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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.
From NZ$297.00
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