Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic New Zealand experience. You will visit four boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Wanaka, Tarras and Cromwell area with approximately 18-22 wine tastings and food. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint. Don't delay, BOOK NOW. There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Beverages (including all wine tastings)
- Snacks
- Food (cheese platter)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic New Zealand experience. You will visit three boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Queenstown area with approximately 15-20 wine tastings and food to match. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint including the potential LIVE Haka experience. Don't delay, BOOK NOW. There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 86 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Best Wine Tour in Wanaka
My friend and I decided to book this wine tour last minute and it was the highlight of our time in Wanaka! We got to do tastings at four different wineries and tasted a variety of Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. We also had a delicious charcuterie board at Cork∩. Joe was an incredible guide throughout the day, he was super kind, welcoming, and taught us so much about Māori culture along the way! Could not have had a better time, thank you again!
5BEST WINE TOUR IN THE REGION
An amazing tour. Joe went beyond! His knowledge of the region and history was so informative. The wineries we visited were small boutique and intimate! Thankyou joe for your wonderful organising, from so much fun, food and tastings. Cant recommend more highly.
5Great day out
This is a great tour. Joe collected us from our accommodation, introduced everyone in the group and welcomed us with a traditional Maori greeting. 5 people on our tour, we visited 4 wineries around Wanaka and sampled somewhere between 16-20 wines. We also had hot chips and a charcuterie board. Joe was entertaining and informative, he took care of everyone and ensured we had a great time. He knows the community well and shared lots of local knowledge about the region and Maori culture. The wines were really great too. Definitely recommend this excursion
5Culture, Good Food and History
Joe was a wonderful tour guide to my small group that attended a wine tour back in March 2026. He even made sure to get transportation so we'd all comfortably fit in the vehicle and be able to attend as our numbers kept changing. Joe brought Māori culture, history, language and information to our group. He was open to answering questions, matched our humor and of course made sure we had delicious food (may have been the most important part). Would absolutely book with Joe again!
5Great wine tour in beautiful scenery with great host
One reason we booked Wanaka Wine Tours was to have a Maori cultural experience. The second was it went to lesser known tasting locations and the third was because it visited an actual vineyard and not just the cellar doors. Joe greeted us with a traditional Maori blessing/greeting and hongi. All through the day he told us about Maori history and we were able to ask him lots of questions too as we were the only people on the tour. Joe was numerous and happy to share aspects of modern Maori experiences. The first stop was Mona vineyard. There we tasted about five whites, two reds and a sparkling wine - possibly more ;-). At the end we purchased a bottle of the dry Riesling. The next location was Mount Rosa with a salmon platter lunch overlooking the vineyard and beautiful hill landscape. Here we tried four wines, which tasted different to the Mora. Joe emphasised that we didn't have to be experts as it was down to our personal palate. The third location was a lakefront vineyard obviously not here and the wines were Wet Jacket. We learnt about the history of the name and its links to bird conservation. It turned out that Joe knew Riwai, our charming Maori guide for an evening Kai (food) safari in Christchurch. The tour was a birthday present for my husband, so was a special day, made better by Joe's expertise, humour and friendliness. We felt truly honoured to be on this tour. Thank you very much Joe!
5Fantastic Tour
We had a fantastic wine tour in New Zealand with Joe, our Māori local guide and operator. There were six of us, and although we booked through Viator, the day felt completely personalized—more like a private tour designed just for our group. Joe was warm, personable, and incredibly generous with his knowledge, sharing great insights along with local stories that added real depth to the experience. The locations were beautiful and thoughtfully chosen, and the pace was relaxed and enjoyable. A standout moment was Joe literally holding onto one of my friends so she could safely get a close-up video of a herd of sheep without falling over—such a small thing, but it perfectly summed up how attentive and caring he was. An unforgettable day and highly recommended.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Pick up from your accommodation will not work then pick up from the Wanaka I-Site is available.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- WanaHaka Wine Tours Maori Culture
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
How it compares in Wānaka
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 79 experiences we list in Wānaka.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 79.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Wānaka
Wānaka is a lakeside town in New Zealand's Southern Alps, set below snowy peaks, a gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park and the ski fields.
Wānaka sits at the southern end of Lake Wānaka in the Otago region of the South Island, with mountains rising on every side. A path follows the lakefront past the lone willow that stands in the water, which has become a symbol of the town. Roys Peak, with its zigzag track, and Mount Iron give views over the lake and the valley. The town has cafés, galleries and a nearby wine region.
Top-ranked sights in Wānaka: Lake Wānaka, Blue Pools Track.
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