Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka
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Wanaka, New Zealand
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
On this half-day tour, experience two unique sides of the Wanaka area: the wine made from grapes grown in the whenua (land), and the culture of the tangata whenua themselves—the indigenous Māori who live on the land. Visit four boutique wineries in Wanaka, Tarras, and Cromwell, sampling various wines and a platter of local produce. Receive the manaaki (hospitality) of the local Māori community and experience a stirring live haka.
- Don’t worry about finding a sober driver: transport is provided
- Receive personalized attention on an easygoing small-group tour
- Convenient round-trip hotel transfers are available from Wanaka
- Combine culture and cuisine for an enriching day out
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Beverages (including all wine tastings)
- Food (cheese platter)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
1
Lake Wanaka
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Brenda_H
Great wine choices that are off the beaten path. Good food. Wonderful information and history about Māori culture. Highly recommend. Joe was very knowledgeable and a fun guide.
Reviews
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based on 82 reviews
Rhonda_L, Jan 2026
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 !
Brenda_H, Dec 2025
Great wine choices that are off the beaten path. Good food. Wonderful information and history about Māori culture. Highly recommend. Joe was very knowledgeable and a fun guide.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks so much for the kind words, was a lot of fun and awesome day sharing the wines of Central Otago and Māori culture. Mā te wā/Until next time Joe
Meghan_H, Jan 2025
Thanks so much to Joe for this super fun and educational experience. My family loved spending the day learning from him about Māori history and culture while moving among four wine experiences at Rippon, Maude, Cork and Cap, and Misha's. Our favorite wines were from Maude, while the charcuterie boards for lunch at Cork and Cap were among the best we've ever had with delicious and diverse offerings not usually seen on them, and we loved hearing both Joe's personal story with his Māori heritage along with the earlier history of the Māori on what's now New Zealand. This way of experiencing New Zealand is really meaningful, thank you!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Ngā Mihi Meghan, was awesome to spend the day with your lovely family and share a wonderful culture and beautiful wines of Central Otago.
Mā te wā/Until next time
Joe
Kathleen_G, May 2024
This was the most amazing experience. We learned about Maori culture from the moment we were greeted at our hotel. We were told about the wooden spear and all it's designs and how it was used. Along the way we were told how the area around Wanaka was settled. The three wineries were beautiful with very tasty wines of many types. The tastings were informative and intimate. On the last stop, we were treated with a spread of crackers, savory jam, pate, and artisanal cheeses. I can highly recommend this tour to a everyone.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Ngā mihi Kathleen for the lovely words, was such a fun day and means a lot you really enjoyed the combination of wine and Māori history.
Mā te wā/Until next time
Joe
Terri_S, Mar 2024
Fabulous tour. We went to 3 vineyards and every one of them was unique and delicious. Joe is a great tour operator and we loved spending the day with him and learning more about Maori culture, Wanaka, and his family. Highly recommend this tour!
AnnaMaria_N, Jun 2023
We had a fantastic day. Joe is an excellent guide. We learned a lot about Maori culture. The vineyards are all local and the wine and people are wonderful. Spectacular day
mariahester, Oct 2022
Had the best day. Joe very knowledgeable about Māori history and culture. Absolutely recommend if you enjoy great wines and an appreciation of local vineyards.
From $175.68
per personup to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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