Queenstown Wine and Māori Culture Tour - Half Day
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April 2026
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What you can expect
Head out on an amazing half-day wine tour from Queenstown, where you’ll taste incredible wines while taking in the stunning landscapes and vibrant Māori culture of Central Otago. This unique tour is the only one in Queenstown that blends Māori culture with the region’s wines. You'll visit three boutique wineries and enjoy personalised tastings of 16-20 exceptional wines, including Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Along the way, you’ll also savour a delicious cheese or salmon that perfectly complements your wine selection.
With transport provided back to your accommodation, you can sit back, relax and soak in this authentic New Zealand adventure. Immerse yourself in the rich history and warmth of the local Māori community, surrounded by stunning snow-capped mountains and sparkling rivers. Book now for an unforgettable experience that showcases the beauty of Central Otago’s fine wine with insights into the Māori culture.
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What you need to know
- Māori history of region and deeper insight into culture
- Transfers return from your Queenstown CBD accommodation
- All wine tastings approximately 18-23 food which includes a grazing/cheese platter per 2 pax
- History of Māori footprint in Queenstown area
- Wine purchases are at the guests choice
- 11:00am Departure: - We depart Queenstown at 10:30/45am with the Māori greeting the Hongi establishing the connection with you the guest and the Māori people of New Zealand and the land, then with a 15 minute drive to Gibbston and Lake Hayes where a selection of Pinot Noir, Gris, Sav Blanc and more will be in tasting. The first winery being Mora near Arrowtown, then we visit the Mt Rosa winery. Then onto either Amisfield, Wet Jacket or Nokkies Palatte before our drive back to Queenstown. You will get an insight into the Māori footprint and history from many hundreds of years ago of the beautiful Otago region and Queenstown.
- 10:30am to 11am pick up
- This experience starts at 11am
- Available on Monday and Wednesday
- Please allow approximately 5 hours for this experience.
- This experience departs from the Queenstown meet point of Ballarat Street Carpark, unless a prior arrangement for transfer from your accommodation has been organised.
- Comfortable clothing
- Bring a Camera-incredible views and wines
- extra money incase you LOVE the wine and want to buy a bottle or even a case!
- There is a minimum of 2 people required per tour
- For bookings cancelled from 14 days and up to 1 month prior to the wine tour departure time or booking there will be a 50% charge of total booking.
- For bookings cancelled from 7 days and up to 14 days prior to the wine tour departure time or booking there will be a 75% charge of total booking.
- For bookings cancelled within 7 days prior to departure time or in the case of a ‘no show’, you will be charged the full cost of the trip.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-6B4D
- This experience is supplied by Wanahaka
