Wānaka Wine and Māori Culture Tour - 6 Hours
Highlights & inclusions
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Embark on an incredible wine tour that not only treats you to amazing wines but also immerses you in the rich Māori culture and history. As you sip on fine wines in breathtaking Central Otago, take in the stunning landscapes of snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes that highlight New Zealand's natural beauty. With a friendly local guide, you’ll visit top wineries like Aitkens Folly and Maude, tasting their fantastic boutique wines and exploring Rippon with a picturesque vineyard overlooking the Southern Alps. Throughout the tour, you’ll taste 18-23 remarkable wines, including Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Your tasting journey will be complemented by a delicious cheese and salmon platter that enhances the flavours of the region. With the transport taken care of, you can sit back, relax and savour every moment. Unforgettable memories and countless photo opportunities await you on this authentic wine tasting adventure.
Location
What you need to know
- Transfers from your Wānaka CBD accommodation
- 18-23 wine tastings including Pinot Noir, Rose, Sav Blanc, Chardonnay
- food which includes a grazing/cheese platter per 2 pax
- Māori history of region and deeper insight into Māori culture
- Wine bottles are purchased by the guest
- 11:00am Departure: We depart Wānaka and pick up from your Wānaka accommodation at 10:30/45am with the Māori greeting the Hongi establishing the connection with you the guest and the Māori people of New Zealand and the land, then with a 5 minute drive to Aitkens Folly or Rippon where a selection of Pinot Noir, Gris, Sav Blanc and more will be in tasting. The next winery will be an option of Maude, Misha’s, Cork and Cap or Måori point near Tarras, before our drive back to Wānaka. Along this tour you will get an insight into the Māori footprint and history from many hundreds of years ago of the beautiful Otago region and the Queenstown and Wānaka region. We aim to get back to your accommodation about 4-5pm.
- 11:00am with a 10:45am pick up
- This experience starts at 11am
- Available on Saturday and Sunday
- This experience runs for a duration of approximately 6 hours.
- This experience is located at 103 Ardmore Street, Wanaka.
- This experience departs either from your Wānaka accommodation or the meeting point at 103 Ardmore Street, Wanaka.
- Comfortable clothing.
- Bring a Camera-incredible views and wines
- extra money incase you LOVE the wine and want to buy a bottle or even a case!
- Minimum numbers are required for the tour to go ahead
- Tastings include Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay
- Participants must be over 18 years of age to sample wines and bring a valid ID (passport or NZ driver’s licence)
- Bring a camera, extra spending money and sunglasses
- If for any reason your travel plans change, and you are not going to be able to take a trip with us on the day booked, please be sure to contact us immediately on: +64 215 19730 or email info@wanahaka.co.nz
- The following cancellation policy applies to all bookings:
- For bookings cancelled from 7 days and up to 14 days prior to the wine tour departure time or booking there will be a 50% charge of total booking.
- For bookings cancelled within 7 days prior to departure time or in the case of a ‘no show’, you will be charged the full cost of the trip.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
