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Wine Tasting in New Zealand: The 15 Best Tours

184 tours  ·  from $14

Marlborough sauvignon blanc and Central Otago pinot noir did the heavy lifting, but Waiheke, Hawke's Bay and Waipara all pour well. These 15 tours are priced by cellar-door count, with transport notes for the ones that finish long after lunch.

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients ! - Getting from Auckland to Matiatia Wharf
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Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

1.Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,378 reviews · from $155Our pick

Meet guides such as Oliver, Glenn, or Melita at Matiatia Wharf for a six-hour Waiheke tour with scenic commentary, three boutique vineyards, premium tastings, and a food pairing. Lunch and ferry fares are separate, but island transfers and the ride back to the 4 pm ferry are included.

“Great day with or guide/driver Oliver. Great communication with the company from start to finish. Oliver was at the dock to pick us up just as described. As a resident of Waiheke Island he was knowledgeable of the area and gave us insight inRead more”

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Boutique Wine Tour - visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch - First tasting in Gibbston, the gateway to wine country
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Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

2.Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · from $173

Travel from Queenstown through Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell with a local guide such as Ben, John, Phil, or Evie. Visit four cellar doors, taste Central Otago wines, enjoy a shared platter lunch, and return by hotel transfer after about five and a half hours.

“Very interesting, tasty very good organized. Very good explained in every place we've been, the company was very nice.”

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Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries - Kinross for broad tastings and lunch
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Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

3.Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · from $164

Spend about six hours touring Gibbston Valley’s wineries from Queenstown in a Mercedes van with a guide such as Do, Lee, Beth, or Allegra. Visit Gibbston Valley, Kinross, Mt Rosa, and Ayrburn, with tastings, a guided underground cellar tour, time for lunch, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“Allegra was an amiable, knowledgeable, informative and positive host who drove us very competently to four winery destinations. The second venue provided a tasty lunch. We found the first two wine tasting stops very appealing along with the forth experience which offered a delightful garden to enjoy.”

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Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings - What the winery stops feel like
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Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

4.Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $111

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a six-hour Waiheke wine tour. Guides such as Michelle and David take small groups to three or four changing boutique vineyards, with tastings, island stories, scenic minibus transfers, and time to buy lunch.

“Beautiful wines and wineries, knowledgeable staff at each site and David our driver was entertaining.”

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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour - Allpress Olive Groves sets a different tone
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Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

5.Taste of Waiheke Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · from $179

Spend about seven hours exploring Waiheke Island by ferry and air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide takes you to Allpress Olive Groves, Batch Winery, Cable Bay Vineyards, and Mudbrick Vineyard for olive oil and wine tastings, plus a two-course lunch. Guides such as Victor and Kai are known for warm, informative commentary.

“A wonderful day of wine tasting and food! The one caveat is the start of the day - the Auckland quay is a big place to meet and it wasn’t clear where to meet, what line for the ferry to get into, or that we would be met after the ferry over. Better information on the start of the tour needed. One member of the trip didn’t make it, potentially because of this. The operator needs to do better at the start.”

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Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings - Leaving Christchurch at noon
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Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch – including Lunch & Tastings

6.Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch – including Lunch & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 462 reviews · from $117

Spend about five and a half hours touring North Canterbury’s Waipara wine region from central Christchurch. Visit three available boutique wineries, taste at least 15 wines, and enjoy an individual platter lunch. Guides such as Jude, Stephanie, Craig, and Graham add local wine and regional insight.

“Guide was amazing and wineries were beautiful! Excellent experience and the wine tasting was exceptional”

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Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington - C’est Cheese, a useful but optional 15-minute pause
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Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

7.Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · from $114

Travel from Wellington to Martinborough in a small group of up to 11, crossing the Remutaka Ranges with local commentary. Visit three wineries for included tastings, with guides such as Simon, Athena, and Gary sharing wine, Māori, and regional stories. Lunch and optional cheese purchases cost extra.

“We visited three wineries with an easy drive from Wellington. We started with Moy Hall where we had a lovely lunch, but the wine tasting while we are was rather odd. The best wine tasting experience was at Pallister Estate which provided plenty of information about each of 5 wines. Finally, our last stop was Grava which served the wine but provided no information. The best part of the experience was a our diverse, but convivial group.”

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Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour - What the winery rotation means for your day
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Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

8.Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $136

Travel from Picton or Blenheim with guides such as Gavin, Hamish, Lynley, or Keith, visiting several Marlborough wineries in a group of up to 11. Taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and boutique varieties, then stop at Saint Clair for lunch at your own cost.

“The tour was great Gavin our guide was fantastic very knowledgeable and friendly made the tour relaxing enjoyable”

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Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue - The ferry from Auckland to Matiatia Wharf
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Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

9.Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 370 reviews · from $170

Join a local Waiheke guide such as Caleb, Grant, or No’oroa for three boutique vineyard tastings, scenic island drives, and lunch with a wine at beachfront 372 in Onetangi. Ferry tickets are extra, and the relaxed five-hour tour usually starts in the morning.

“The 3 wineries and restaurant for lunch were fantastic. Everyone was so kind, funny and happy! We appreciated the entire experience.”

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Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters - Stop one: GT Tasting Room at the historic Gibbston Tavern
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Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

10.Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $158

From central Queenstown, you’ll visit the GT Tasting Room, Kinross Cellar Door, and Altitude Brewing. Choose wine or beer tastings at each stop, enjoy antipasti at the final venue, and hear local stories from guides such as Stuart, Do, Shanay, Kevin, and Ash.

“Had a fantastic experience. Great to get to taste test some local wines and beers and hear the history of wine growing. Very friendly tour guides”

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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown - Choosing between boutique cellars and bigger names
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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

11.Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews

Spend 5 to 7 hours touring Queenstown’s wine country by air-conditioned hop-on hop-off bus. Choose from wineries, breweries, Arrowtown, gin tasting, pubs, and adventure stops. Drivers such as George, Kerry, and Pete offer useful local guidance, while the one-way route rewards careful planning.

“The hop on hop off wine bus was the best way to experience New Zealand’s beautiful wine country, without the hassle of a potential DUI! We did a little bit of research beforehand and went to Amisfield (best wine), Gibbston Valley Winery and Brennans (beautiful orange wine!). The stop in Arrowtown for an explore was also a great way to ease into a day of wine drinking. Hot tip: we saw a newly opened winery across from Brennans called Waitiri Creek and what a surprise it was! It wasn’t on the list, but had the best views of the whole day and brilliant staff. The Chardonnay and Pinot noir is…”

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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours - Back roads and sea views make the transfers worthwhile
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WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

12.WAIHEKE ZEITGEIST Small Groups Ultra Boutique Off Grid Wine Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $150

Meet Grant at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a six-hour Waiheke wine tour limited to nine people. Visit Oneroa, explore back roads and native bush, taste up to 15 wines at small family-run wineries, and enjoy food pairings plus an optional lunch stop.

“A small group tour to some of the smaller wineries on Waiheke Island. This is not your busload descending on a large vineyard to sample “standard wines” tour. Instead, Grant, the tour operator, takes you to smaller out-of-the-way wineries to taste some excellent but perhaps less well known wines. And they were all excellent!”

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Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour - Lake Hayes and the Kawarau Gorge on the way out
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Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

13.Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $204

Travel from Queenstown in a luxury minivan with a wine guide such as John, Lindsay, or Al. Taste wines at four vineyards across Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell, enter Gibbston Valley’s wine cave, enjoy a five-dish paired lunch, and finish with cheese and Arrowtown history.

“This was a fantastic experience. The winemakers and vineyards we visited were amazing, wine delicious and food excellent. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and created a fun environment. Highly recommended.”

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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour - Kennedy Point begins the tasting day
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Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

14.Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $212

Meet your local guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a 5.5-hour island tour with boutique wine tastings, Waiheke oysters, olive oil, family-style lunch, and a final whisky or wine stop at The Heke. Guides may include Michael, Nick, Grant, Craig, Fleur, Glenn, or Simon.

“This was a well-organized, fun and informative excursion. Michael was a wonderful guide. This is a must-do when in the area.”

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Queenstown Wine Tour - Noon departure and the first choices of the day
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Queenstown Wine Tour

15.Queenstown Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · from $61

Spend about six hours wine hopping from Queenstown through Arrowtown and Gibbston Valley. Your local guide, such as Andrew, Claire, Angus, or Kiki, helps shape the day. Choose wineries, breweries, gin, food, or a relaxed village stop, with tastings and purchases paid directly at each venue.

“Flexible to go to which ever winery you want. Andrew our driver came to find us when it was time to go to our next destination. Got dropped off at Ayrburn for the last stop as we had dinner booked.”

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