The 4 Best Luxury Wine Tours in New Zealand

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

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

Meet Oliver, Glenn, or Melita at Matiatia Wharf for a six-hour Waiheke tour with scenic stops, island stories, and tastings at three boutique vineyards. Premium pours, a food pairing, chilled water, and island transport are included. Ferry tickets and lunch are extra.

“Our guide Oliver was amazing! He was so informative. We went to three great wineries and had a great experience.”

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2.Boutique Wine Tour – visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · from $173

Travel from Queenstown through Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell with a guide such as Ben, John, Phil, or Evie. Visit four boutique cellar doors, taste Central Otago wines, enjoy a shared platter lunch, and pause at Old Cromwell. Expect scenic views, friendly guiding, and a small group of up to 12.

“My wife and I enjoyed this tour! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable about the region, and easy to communicate with. The itinerary was well planned, all of the wineries had an area waiting for our group and everything was seamless on our end. Lunch was shared between 2 people. A pie, crackers/cheeses, dips, bread/olive oil. Good mix of red and white wines, mostly Pinot noirs because they are local to the region! The van was a sprinter type van, with a 2/1 seating configuration. At every winery, you had the opportunity to buy full bottles. And there was an option to sign up for a wine club to have NZ…”

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3.Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 632 reviews · from $164

Spend about six hours with Altitude Tours visiting Gibbston Valley Winery, Kinross, Mt Rosa, and Ayrburn. Your guide, such as Leonie, Do, Allegra, Lee, or Beth, handles the driving while you taste local wines, tour an underground cellar, enjoy lunch at Kinross, and finish with a wine flight.

“This is a must. Our driver had personality plus and made the start of the trip. He opened up the conversation for the entire van to get the group conversation going. Once the ice was broken and no wine had been consumed everyone opened up and the fun began”

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4.Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $111Best value

Meet your guide at Matiatia Ferry Terminal for a six-hour Waiheke wine outing. ENJOI NZ visits three or four changing boutique vineyards, with 3 to 5 tastings at each, island commentary, minibus transfers, and time to buy lunch. Guides such as Michelle and David keep the day friendly and on schedule.

“Michelle was incredible! She shared so much information about the island. Her excitement and passion for her home was contagious. The vineyard choices were beautiful and delicious. Would recommend to everyone visiting Auckland and wanting to relax on an island with one drink in hand 🍷”

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