By place · WINE TASTING TOURS IN NEW ZEALAND
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 wine tasting tours in New Zealand worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Join guides such as Oliver, Glenn, or Melita for a six-hour Waiheke tour capped at 11 people. Visit three different vineyards, enjoy premium tastings and a food pairing, hear island stories, and finish with lunch time in Oneroa. Ferry tickets are not included.
“Loved going to the wineries and learning about each one. They were all unique! Tour guide was great.”
Spend about six hours visiting five Marlborough wineries with a guide such as Gavin, Lynley, Hamish, or Keith. Expect several tastings at each stop, relaxed vineyard time, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and a lunch break at Saint Clair or another local winery.
“An exceptional day with tour guide Gavin. He was outstanding and really made the day with our family. The tour was comfortable, giving us time when we needed it and unpretentious if you are new to wine. Gavin really made the day with our group!”
Join a local Kiwi guide such as Nooroa or Caleb for a scenic Waiheke wine tour from Matiatia Wharf. Choose four wineries over five hours, or a four-hour double-decker route with two wineries, onboard tastings, a charcuterie board, Oneroa Village, and a beach walk.
“We had an excellent time on the tour and enjoyed the company of the guide / driver who was called Rob - he was informative.”
Spend about five and a half hours tasting Hawke’s Bay wine without driving. Guide Ross collects you from your accommodation, visits Mission Estate and other local wineries, adds cheese and biscuits, and finishes at Silky Oaks Chocolates. Small groups, bottled water, and a Mission tasting glass are included.
“We’d never been to the Hawkes Bay and wanted to experience the local wines so booked this tour. Our tour ditector, Ross turned up on time. The vehicle was spacious and clean. He was very knowledgable about the wine and the history of the local area. The cheeseboard and home grown avocado was quickly devoured - very delicious. I tried a few chardonnays on this tour but am still looking for tge right one. We would highly reccommend this tour.”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
