Classic Wanaka Wine Tour

4.9
(48 reviews)

6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with your knowledgeable and friendly guide. This tour includes a a delicious, barrel-cooked, five course banquet, matched with five award winning wines, along with tastings at 5 other vineyards.
In total you'll taste approximately 30 hand-crafted Central Otago wines.

Whether you are a complete wine novice, or a dedicated wine connoisseur, you will be ensured of an enjoyable time.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional/local guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Lunch
Live commentary on board
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pickup our guests from their Wanaka accommodation.

What to expect

Discover some of Wanaka and Central Otago’s wonderful vineyards and scenery, while meeting some of the numerous characters that produce these gorgeous, award winning wines. You will be taken to the little gems that are quietly making a big name for themselves with their dedication to produce the best possible wine. Here you’ll get up close and personal with the vineyard owners and wine makers.

You will be picked up from your Wanaka accommodation, and taken back there on completion of the tour.

You will be guided in style around 6 of Wanaka and Central Otago's premium Boutique Vineyards. Your knowledgeable and friendly guide will enhance your experience by providing an insightful, entertaining commentary about the geography, the history, soils and the characters of this amazing region. You'll be tasting world class Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Rose and Sauvignon Blanc along the way.

Find out why this little region is punching well above its weight when it comes to producing well balanced, delightful, premium wines.

Halfway through your tour, you will stop at a popular local vineyard restaurant, where you'll enjoy a delicious gourmet platter, while overlooking the vineyard.

There is plenty of time for photos and chatting with your new found friends.

You'll come away from the tour with a new appreciation of Central Otago's wine, history, beauty and characters.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Wanaka Wine Tours

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Wine Tastings
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Bus Tours
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Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.9 Based on 48 48 reviews
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