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New Zealand's 15 most popular new zealand wine tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Small-group Waiheke wine tour with premium tastings at 3 vineyards, scenic island drive, and lunch/ferry transfers from Auckland. Max 11.
“We had a lovely time in Waiheke with our driver and guide Oliver. Our favorite stop was Casita Miro, we also enjoyed Oliver‘s commentary and knowledge about Waiheke. This experience is definitely worth it!”
Small-group Martinborough wine tour from Wellington with guided tastings, a scenic Remutaka drive, and an optional cheese stop.
“Lovely day out. Simon was a great guide. Wineries well thought out. Just the ticket to explore this region.”
Full-day small-group Marlborough wine tasting from Picton or Blenheim with vineyard walks, multiple winery stops, and Saint Clair lunch.
“The driver / guide (James) was great. My group was a little underwhelmed by "some" of the wineries we visited. The lunch and wine at Allan Scott was delicious and the food came out quickly considering how busy it was there.”
Guided Waiheke wine tour with Kiwi storytelling, 2 or 4 winery stops, included tastings, and big views at Thomas Batch. 4–5 hours.
“It’s was very nice but a little costly since the dinner and ferry was not included, but besides that all was excellent.”
A small-group Central Otago wine afternoon with 3 tastings, a stop at New Zealand’s largest wine cave, and a cheeseboard.
“The tour was amazing! The tour guide was Pleasant from the moment when we boarded the bus to the very end. The wineries we visited were picture perfect they had an array of tasty wines to visit as well as beautiful grounds to compliment the overall ambience of the vineyards. Highly recommend this you will…”
A 5.5-hour Wellington to Martinborough wine tour with stunning Remutaka views and tastings at three wineries, plus town time.
“We really enjoyed the tour. We visited 3 wineries. The first winery (Poppies) was okay but no real information on the vineyards and wine making. However, the second winery was more informative and the food was outstanding. The third winery was excellent so informative about the wine and the vineyard. Top Marks. We enjoyed The…”
Napier wine tour with tastings at Mission Estate, Pask and Trinity Hill plus Silky Oaks Chocolates, cheese, and a souvenir glass.
“Really enjoyed our afternoon from pickup to being dropped off back at our motel. Not too much travelling time between the visits with all very generous with their samples. The gin tasting was extra special and again well hosted. Wine and cheese finished off the tour beautifully, couldn’t fault it.”
Napier afternoon wine tastings at Mission Estate plus other Hawke’s Bay wineries and Silky Oaks chocolates, with pickup and included nibbles.
“An excellent tour which I would highly recommend. Loved the historic mission estate and the wonderful art deco buildings. Ross was a great host.”
Waiheke ziplining, olive oil tasting, and winery lunch in a small group with round-trip ferry from Auckland—thrill plus wine.
“Such a worthwhile experience! Me and my brother had the best time! The staff was incredible and they really care about the environment. My advice is to redeem your ferry tickets the day before in order to have an easy morning if possible. We did that and the day couldn't have gone better. 100/10”
Ferry to Waiheke plus winery tastings, a Batch Winery lunch with wine, and an all-day hop-on bus pass for relaxed island exploring.
“We had an amazing time and everything went flawlessly from our ferry boarding and back. Our guide Ruth was entertaining, the wines delicious, and the island beautiful. Definitely a good deal for the money-we got three fairly generous pours at three different wineries.”
Napier art-deco sights, Te Mata Peak views, Bluff Hill lookout, and a hosted Askerne Estate tasting with at least five wines.
“The tour was wonderful! The rain and wind were a slight damper, but we still really enjoyed the tour. So fun to get to see the best spots of the city, and then end with some delicious wine!”
Queenstown highlights in 4.5 hours: viewpoints, Arrowtown, wine and cheese tasting, then a Lake Wakatipu boat cruise back to town.
“An incredibly eventful tour with everything from the historical Arrowtown, viewpoints, boat trip, watching Bungy Jumping to wine tasting in beautiful souroundings. And Allegra was a top guide we can highly recommend.”
Art Deco Napier plus Te Mata Peak views and Askerne wine tasting with cheese and biscuits on a small-group half-day tour.
“Good use of time to get a feel for what it’s like to live in the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our excursion and really got a good feel for Napier and its surroundings. We found Ross’s garden lovely with a gorgeous view. The scenery up to Te Mata peak was spectacular! Thanks for a great…”
A 45-minute Gibbston Valley Winery tour in Queenstown with vineyard, cellar, wine cave visits, and tastings of four Central Otago wines.
“La Pasamos bien! Una buena experiencia, buen vino, buena explicacion… the food was, good, but if you are planning to eat after the last tour, the restaurant is closed!”
Small-group Napier wine tour with Mission lunch platter, tastings at three estates, chocolate stop, and hotel pickup for an easy six-hour day.
“Meeting new people, eating quality (and filling) food and tasting the most exquisite wine made in New Zealand were some of the highlights of this tour. Our tour guide Ross ensured we were looked after really well and provided a comfortable ride to and from the wineries we visited. Would highly recommend this tour to…”
