4 Wine Tours in Wanaka, With the Price Beside Each

1.Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $42Our pick

Spend an hour on Lake Wanaka with one complimentary wine, beer, RTD, or soft drink, plus communal cheese and crackers. The 5:30 pm cruise passes Ruby Island, Stevensons Peninsula, Eeley Point, and the Lone Tree. Expect a relaxed social outing, light commentary, and a fully licensed bar. Tim, Cam, and Toby are among the crew mentioned by name.

“Really lovely way to relax and see the lake and surrounding scenery . Crew were really welcoming . Wine and cheese was great .”

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2.‘Express’ Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews Top rated

Spend about three hours with Joe of WanaHaka Wine Tours, combining two winery visits with Māori culture and regional history. Pickup is offered, tastings and transfers are included, and groups are limited to six. The wineries may include Rippon, Maude, Aitken’s Folly, or Māori Point, so tell Joe if you have a preference.

“Terrific outing exploring local wineries and learning about the history of the Māori people.Joe was excellent!”

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3.Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $185

Join Joe from WanaHaka Wine Tours for a half-day trip from Wanaka into Central Otago wine country. Visit three boutique wineries, taste about 15 to 20 wines, share a local cheese platter, and learn about Māori culture, land, and family traditions. Hotel pickup is available at selected Wanaka hotels.

“Had a wonderful day. Joe was amazing . Funny , educational ( sharing his Māori culture) and going above and beyond to make the day great for us. Would highly recommend !”

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4.Wine Tour with Wine Tasting from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $184

Spend 4.5 hours visiting four boutique wineries near Wanaka with a local guide such as Scott, Heidi, Emily, or John. Taste Central Otago wines, enjoy a three-course barrel-cooked banquet matched with three wines, and travel by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“It was fantastic tour oround Wanaka. The vineyards Rippon is one of the best we ever sow. And only they have Osteiner wine. Our guide was absolutly erfect! We can recomend to everyone this tour from Wanaka. Tomasz”

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