Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

Highlights

• 5 hour wine tour and Maori cultural experience
• Visit 3-4 wineries in Wanaka and Cromwell
• 16-22 wine tastings, including local Central Otago wines
• Includes cheese or grazing platters

Description

Discover a unique cultural and wine experience with the Wanahaka Wine Tours & Maori Culture in Wanaka. This 5 hour tour blends the flavours of Central Otago’s celebrated wines with the rich traditions of Maori heritage. Begin with a traditional Maori greeting, the Hongi, which symbolises connection to the land and people. From there, journey through three to four carefully selected wineries in the Wanaka and Cromwell regions, each offering a distinct perspective on Central Otago wines.

Over the course of the tour, you’ll sample between 16 to 22 wines, from Pinot Noir to Sauvignon Blanc, including unique local blends. Each tasting is paired with a cheese or grazing platter to enhance the experience. Your Wanahaka Tours guide, deeply knowledgeable in both New Zealand wine and Maori culture, will share stories of the Maori connection to the land and how it influences the winemaking practices in the region. This is the only tour in Central Otago that combines wine tasting with Maori cultural insights, offering a meaningful and flavourful way to connect with New Zealand’s heritage.

Trip Includes

• 5 hour guided cultural wine tour from Wanaka
• Traditional Maori greeting – the Hongi
• Visit 3-4 wineries in Wanaka and Cromwell
• 16-22 wine tastings, including Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
• Shared cheese or grazing platters
• Informative Wanahaka Tours guide
• Complimentary transfers from your Wanaka accommodation

Duration

• Allow 5.5 hours

Departures

• 11:00am
• Meet at 103 Ardmore Street in Wanaka, or pick up from your Wanaka accommodation
• Operates Saturday & Sunday all year

Other Information

• Minimum numbers are required for the tour to go ahead
• Tastings include Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay
• Participants must be over 18 years of age to sample wines and bring a valid ID (passport or NZ driver’s licence)
• Bring a camera, extra spending money and sunglasses
• For cancellations 7–14 days prior to departure, a 50% charge applies
• Cancellations within 7 days or no-shows incur the full cost of the tour

Normal Retail Price

• Adult (18yrs+): NZD$274.85