NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular drinking tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Step into an Antarctic-style ice bar at Queenstown’s Steamer Wharf with warm gear, 2 included drinks, and hand-carved ice walls.
“Great fun, can’t think of how it would be any better it was very well organised”
Tour Speight’s Brewery in Dunedin with a small-group guide, then enjoy a guided tasting and tasting-room pouring tips.
“Great beer, friendly tour guide. Very open to letting us try new things. Informed on the history of this work and passionate about what they do.”
Queenstown afternoon wine and craft beer tour with small-group tastings at 3 Gibbston stops, plus antipasto and included transfers.
“A must do activity. An invite to how grapes are grown and the challenges faced due to climate. The food paired with wine is outstanding. Evie was our driver/guide and the best. A fun day with lots of food and great wine.”
Intermediate small-group horseback trek near Wanaka in Central Otago, with gold-rush stories, river crossings, and a Cardrona Hotel drink.
“I was surprised that we were going to ride in the drizzle and was a little nervous but Emily was great. She offered me some waterproof clothes, helmet and off we went. She was a great equestrian and excellent communicator. Took a real interest in us and I was very grateful because I hadn't been…”
A 75-minute Speight’s Brewery tour in Dunedin with an interactive history walk, beer ingredients, and a tasting in the iconic tasting room.
“a great tour filled with history, humour and beer. a great hour well spent.”
Adults-only thermal pools in Methven with solar heat, Southern Alps views, and a swim-up bar—2 hours of quiet relaxation for $40.
“The pool was quiet at 10am and relaxing. The tranquility pools were so good. plenty of different areas to relax in. The homemade lemonade in the swim up bar was so refreshing and the free water. staff welcoming and the overall setup of changing and shower area was clean”
Queenstown Ice Bar in South Island, NZ: hand-carved ice sculptures, warm winter gear, and a cocktail or mocktail in an ice glass—about 1 hour.
“It's absolutely awesome. Great range of cocktails and mocktails, my pregnant daughter inlaw loved. Sculptures were awesome and the atmosphere was great.”
A 4-hour Queenstown night out with 5 bar stops, 5 free shots, free pizza, drink discounts, and games for prizes.
“Can’t remember much so must’ve been a good night lol”
Small-group half-day Marlborough tour with winery tastings, optional brewery time, and a vineyard-view lunch stop. Pickup in Blenheim.
“Booked our tour around 11pm the night before the tour, our guide picked us up promptly and then informed us we were to join another tour who had more people (as we were his only customers). This worked out well as we got to go to an eRead more”
In Greymouth, learn to pour beer with the right head, taste Monteith’s, tour a former brewhouse, and take home a mixed 6-pack.
“Amazing, we got our complementary 6 pack, and lots of time to chat with our guide, which was awesome. My partner got to have my tasters aswell. Because I don't drink beer, this was an amazing way to celebrate purchasing a home, our engagement and our anniversary as well 😀 highly recommend”
A 5-hour Waiheke tastings tour with wine, beer, whisky, olive oil and honey, plus generous platters and killer views.
“Kaz was a great tour and would definately do it again she is well worth the trip. Thank you”
Auckland historic bar tour with guide Darcy. Taste boutique brews and wines in Vulcan Lane, ending at a self-brewing bar.
“Great bar and beer tour! Darcy is a terrific homegrown guide who shares lots of history and insights into the five bars, Auckland, and other stops along the way. Cheers!”
Napier premium wineries plus beer tour with hotel pickup, historic Hawke’s Bay tastings, and a 3-glass Art Deco beer finish in 5.5 hours.
“This tour was awesome! Our guide John was great - he knew a lot about the area and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed ourselves! The wineries were all lovely, and we enjoyed the tastings. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeabRead more”
Napier small-group Hawke’s Bay tour: wine tastings at two wineries, beer and cider, lunch, and pickup. 5.5-6 hours.
“Fantastic tour, great company, great friendly guides and quick to respond. Definitely a must do and would do it again for sure.”
Join a 9 PM Queenstown bar crawl with 5 stops, 5 free shots, free pizza, and Ice Bar entry, plus drink discounts.
“Wonderful! I loved getting to experience multiple bars and pick out my favorites to return to!”
