Classic Wanaka Wine Tour
Overview
In total you'll taste approximately 30 hand-crafted Central Otago wines.
Whether you are a complete wine novice, or a dedicated wine connoisseur, you will be ensured of an enjoyable time.
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Lunch
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Live commentary on board
- Professional/local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
You will be picked up from your Wanaka accommodation, and taken back there on completion of the tour.
You will be guided in style around 6 of Wanaka and Central Otago's premium Boutique Vineyards. Your knowledgeable and friendly guide will enhance your experience by providing an insightful, entertaining commentary about the geography, the history, soils and the characters of this amazing region. You'll be tasting world class Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Rose and Sauvignon Blanc along the way.
Find out why this little region is punching well above its weight when it comes to producing well balanced, delightful, premium wines.
Halfway through your tour, you will stop at a popular local vineyard restaurant, where you'll enjoy a delicious gourmet platter, while overlooking the vineyard.
There is plenty of time for photos and chatting with your new found friends.
You'll come away from the tour with a new appreciation of Central Otago's wine, history, beauty and characters.
Additional information
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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First we had a lovely guide-Trish. She was prompt, very friendly and knowledgeable. The vineyards we visited were interesting with exceptional wine and Trish really made the tour enjoyable. We’ve done tours like this in CA, and OR and this ranks with the best of them.
First we had a lovely guide-Trish. She was prompt, very friendly and knowledgeable. The vineyards we visited were interesting with exceptional wine and Trish really made the tour enjoyable. We’ve done tours like this in CA, and OR and this ranks with the best of them.It was nice to start a wine tour at 11am, 9 &10 is way to early to start drinking. Though we were worried it would end up being rushed, But no, it was a relaxing beautiful day, Wanaka turned on the weather, Scott was very interesting, he's a local and really seemed to enjoy his job. The 6, yes 6 ...
It was nice to start a wine tour at 11am, 9 &10 is way to early to start drinking. Though we were worried it would end up being rushed, But no, it was a relaxing beautiful day, Wanaka turned on the weather, Scott was very interesting, he's a local and really seemed to enjoy his job. The 6, yes 6 wineries were very tasty, and different, I liked going to the smaller ones we hadnt heard of. Lunch was yummy too. It was a really good day.When next in Central Otago you must spend a day touring the local wineries with Wanaka Wine Tours. We chose the full day 'classic' to six wonderful boutique wineries. Door to door sevice, we began at Rippon Estate, with stunning views across the lake, a platter style lunch at Carrick and ending...
When next in Central Otago you must spend a day touring the local wineries with Wanaka Wine Tours. We chose the full day 'classic' to six wonderful boutique wineries. Door to door sevice, we began at Rippon Estate, with stunning views across the lake, a platter style lunch at Carrick and ending the day with bubbles at Scott's Base. Thank you Scott for one of the best wine tours I've been on, we had a fabulous day!Friday 5 October This was a horrifyingly expensive taxi journey with a bit of lunch thrown in....no way worth $259. I felt like I was on a dreadful tourist conveyor belt of laziness. This tour is crap and I want my money back! The people running it delegate almost all responsibility for the ...
Friday 5 October This was a horrifyingly expensive taxi journey with a bit of lunch thrown in....no way worth $259. I felt like I was on a dreadful tourist conveyor belt of laziness. This tour is crap and I want my money back! The people running it delegate almost all responsibility for the tour to the wineries and you get the same experience as any punter who arrives at the cellar door. Do yourself a favour and self drive or just get a taxi around the wineries you want to visit. If I compare this tour to others, say Two Fat Blokes in Hunter Valley, Australia, it’s like chalk and cheese. For less money Two Fat Blokes included just as many vineyards BUT many more wines AND also a cheese paring, a chocolate paring AND lunch with wine. On this tour I was FLABBERGASTED to be informed that I had to pay for a glass of wine with lunch. This is on top of a tour that costs $259!!!!! This is selfish and penny pinching beyond belief. That money went straight into Wanaka Wine Tours back pocket. Absolutely shocking! Do yourself a favour and skip this one. I feel well and truly ripped off.Absolute pleasure to meet Scott and tour the wineries of Central Otago. His knowledge of the area and the various wines in the region is great, and he goes above and beyond with his hospitality. We really didn't want the day to end. Highly recommend Wanaka Wine Tours to any one travelling arou...
Absolute pleasure to meet Scott and tour the wineries of Central Otago. His knowledge of the area and the various wines in the region is great, and he goes above and beyond with his hospitality. We really didn't want the day to end. Highly recommend Wanaka Wine Tours to any one travelling around Wanaka and Central Otago. Thanks Scott.. and cheers. Mark & Gaenor CHad a wonderful afternoon doing the Boutique Wine Tour with Abby. She was a brillant guide and the people at the wineriues were amazing and friendly. Highly reccomend it!
Had a wonderful afternoon doing the Boutique Wine Tour with Abby. She was a brillant guide and the people at the wineriues were amazing and friendly. Highly reccomend it!