Experience an unforgettable blend of local wines and authentic Maori traditions on a unique wine tour in Queenstown. Book now for an immersive cultural and wine-tasting experience!
- WanaHaka Tours - Two Tour Options available depending on traffic-:
- We depart Queenstown at 11:00am with the Māori greeting the Hongi and 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 Akarua near Arrowtown, then we visit the Mt Rosa winery. This is where the the Māori Dance the ‘Haka’ is performed. Then onto either Bald Hills or Wet Jacket for some sheep shearing(wink, wink) before our drive back to Queenstown.
2)The tour provides a personalised, guided experience of the Cromwell and Bannockburn wine district:
We depart Queenstown at 11:00am to Bannockburn the home of the Pinot Noir with the first winery being Mt Rosa, then we visit the Desert Heart winery, this is where the Māori Dance the ‘Haka’ is performed overlooking the Kawarau river, then we visit Akarua or Wooing Tree before our 30 min drive back to Queenstown.
- Bottled water provided for hydration
- Enjoy a variety of wines with 16-20 varietals included
- Snacks to complement the wine tasting
- Engaging live commentary during the tour
- Comfortable transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels)
- Exclusive cheese platter for groups of 2 or more
- Selection of alcoholic beverages available
- Gratuities
- Māori bone carving
- WanaHaka® Wine Bag
The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic Aotearoa New Zealand experience. You will visit three boutique and more personalised Central Otago wineries in the Queenstown area with approximately 15-20 wine tastings and food to match. This is the only wine tour in Central Otago that offers both the wine experience with the Māori culture footprint. Don’t delay, BOOK NOW.
There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.
- There is a minimum of 2 required per tour, if minimum numbers are not met you will be offered another day or time or complete refund.
- Minimum age is 18 years.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.