The 4 Best Wine Tasting Tours in New Zealand

1.Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,378 reviews · from $155Our pick

Meet guide Oliver, Glenn, or Melita at Waiheke’s Matiatia Wharf for a six-hour tour of scenic island roads and three boutique vineyards. Premium tastings, a food and wine pairing, commentary, bottled water, and island transport are included. Ferry tickets and lunch are extra, and groups are limited to 11 people.

“Wonderful tour! It is a great way to see the island and try some of their wine and see some stunning views! Our guide was great! I was lucky to have lots of other solo travellers on my tour which made it fun! I suggest not booking anything else too soon after the tour, so that you can enjoy lunch with the group and spend more time on the island. A must do!”

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2.Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $136

Spend about six hours visiting five Marlborough wineries by air-conditioned vehicle, tasting Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and more. Guides such as Gavin, Hamish, Lynley, and Keith bring local wine knowledge and easy humor. Pickup is available from central Picton or Blenheim, with lunch purchased separately.

“Knowledgeable and friendly wine staff and our traveling companions including Phil our driver . Didn’t know we could get picked up at our Airbnb; that would have been a bit more convenient. Overall a really enjoyable day!”

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3.Waiheke Island: Scenic Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $113Best value

Join a local Kiwi guide for a 4 or 5 hour Waiheke wine tour from Matiatia Wharf. Choose four wineries and lunch time by minibus, or a shorter double-decker outing with two wineries, charcuterie, onboard tastings, a beach walk, and Oneroa Village.

“Really enjoyed the tour, Caleb was a great host and all the wineries we visited provided an awesome experience plus a great learning experience. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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4.Napier: Afternoon Wine Tasting + visit Silky Oaks Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · from $121

Spend about five and a half hours tasting Hawke’s Bay wine without driving. Guide Ross collects you at your accommodation, visits Mission Estate and other local wineries, adds cheese, biscuits, water, and a Mission tasting glass, then stops at Silky Oaks Chocolates. Small groups are capped at 13 people.

“Our host was very friendly and informative. We had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to do a wine tour in Napier.”

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