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Vineyard landscape in Moutere during autumn along Great Taste Trail
Tuscany of NZ: Self-Guided Boutique Wine Cycling Tour
South Island

Oct-Apr

Cycle Tours & Trails Food, Wine and Beer Tours Day Tours
Pedal through Upper Moutere’s rolling hills on a full-day wine and cycling tour. Visit family-run wineries, enjoy l...
Calendar icon Duration: 7-8 hours
Map icon Location: Nelson
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 295
Couple walking through the vines at Heaphy Vineyard & Winery in Nelson Tasman
Nelson Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Day Tours Small Group Tours Transfers and Shuttles
Unwind on a Nelson Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour and explore the region’s top wineries at your own pace. With five flexi...
Calendar icon Duration: 7 hours
Map icon Location: Nelson
from NZ$ 130
Group enjoying lunch and drinks at Hey Coastie in Waikanae Beach under a sunlit pergola
Taste of Kapiti Foodie Delights Private Tour
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Private Tours Shore Excursions Small Group Tours
The Taste of Kapiti Foodie Delights Private Tour is a full-day journey of flavour and scenery. From chocolate tasti...
Calendar icon Duration: 7-7.5 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
from NZ$ 577
Tour group visiting Le Ciel Bakery in Wellington
Walking Food Odyssey
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Half-Day Tours Small Group Tours
Experience Wellington’s ultimate Walking Food Odyssey, where every step reveals a new flavour. From local bites to ...
Calendar icon Duration: 3 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
from NZ$ 250
Small group of travellers posing in front of Te Kairanga Cellar Door in Martinborough
Martinborough Winery & Foodie Tour
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Small Group Tours Shore Excursions Day Tours
Discover Wairarapa’s flavours on the Martinborough Winery & Foodie Tour—cheese tastings in Featherston, winemaker-l...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
from NZ$ 320
Aerial view of Bay of Many Coves resort nestled in native forest by the water in Marlborough Sounds
Bay of Many Coves Heli-Lunch
North Island
Helicopter Scenic Flights Food, Wine and Beer Tours Half-Day Tours
Soar over the Cook Strait for a Bay of Many Coves Heli-Lunch like no other. Relish a three-course meal, fine wine, ...
Calendar icon Duration: 3 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
from NZ$ 1,015
Two men enjoying a craft beer tasting paddle at Boneface Brewery in Upper Hutt
Wellington Craft Beer Tour | 7 Hour
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Private Tours Shore Excursions Small Group Tours
Spend a full day exploring Wellington’s best craft beer spots with private tastings at Parrot Dog, Kereru, Panhead,...
Calendar icon Duration: 7 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
from NZ$ 360
Cheese and charcuterie platter with Marsden Estate wine and two glasses in Kerikeri
Bay of Islands Wine & Craft Beer Tour
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Small Group Tours Half-Day Tours
Join the Bay of Islands Wine & Craft Beer Tour for an unforgettable afternoon of tastings and local flavours. Explo...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 hours
Map icon Locations: 3
from NZ$ 210
Group of riders cycling through scenic Marlborough vineyard paths on a wine tour
Guided Half Day Marlborough Wine Bike Tour
South Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Food, Wine and Beer Tours Half-Day Tours
Join a Half Day Marlborough Wine Guided Bike Tour and cycle through stunning vineyards, sip world-class wines, and ...
Calendar icon Duration: 3.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 205
Cellar door host presenting wine at a Marlborough tasting room
Half Day Marlborough Wine Tour
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Small Group Tours Half-Day Tours
Join Sounds Connection for a Half Day Marlborough Wine Tour, visiting three to four renowned wineries. With local g...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 185
Elegant garden and entrance at Allan Scott Family Winemakers in Marlborough
Blenheim Hop On Hop Off Wine & Beer Tour
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Day Tours Small Group Tours
Take your time discovering Marlborough’s wine and beer scene on the Blenheim Hop On Hop Off Wine & Beer Tour. With ...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Location: Blenheim
from NZ$ 130
Group of people toasting wine glasses at a vineyard lunch in Marlborough
Full Day Winemaker’s Tour Marlborough
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Day Tours Small Group Tours
Explore Marlborough on a Full Day Winemaker’s Tour with a professional winemaker as your guide. Taste wine straight...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Locations: 3
from NZ$ 195
Happy wine tour group enjoying a garden tasting experience in Marlborough
Full Day Wine Gourmet & Scenic Delights from Blenheim
South Island

Nov-Apr

Food, Wine and Beer Tours Family-friendly Tours Small Group Tours Day Tours
Savour fine wines, gourmet flavours, and sweeping Marlborough views on the Full Day Wine Gourmet & Scenic Delights ...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Location: Blenheim
from NZ$ 295
Three cyclists riding along a flat gravel trail beside on the water ride in the Hawke’s Bay wetlands
Waterways to Wineries Self-Guided Cycle Tour
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Food, Wine and Beer Tours Family-friendly Tours Shore Excursions Day Tours
The Waterways to Wineries Self-Guided Cycle Tour takes you from Ahuriri through wetlands and along the coast to wor...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 hours
Map icon Location: Napier
from NZ$ 65
Vineyard rows at Rippon Wines overlooking Lake Wanaka and Ruby Island, framed by autumn colours and mountain ranges.
Taste of Wanaka Wine Tour
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Half-Day Tours Small Group Tours
Savour the Taste of Wanaka Wine Tour as you journey through Central Otago’s most scenic vineyards. Enjoy exclusive ...
Calendar icon Duration: 2 hours
Map icon Location: Wānaka
from NZ$ 165
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Queenstown Gourmet Food & Wine Tour
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Family-friendly Tours Day Tours Private Tours
Discover the Central Otago Gourmet Food And Wine Tour, where luxury meets flavour. Savour perfectly paired wines, f...
Calendar icon Duration: 6.5 hours
Map icon Location: Queenstown
from NZ$ 329
Scenic view of the Kawarau River in Central Otago on a Queenstown wine tour
Premium Queenstown Wine Tour
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Day Tours Small Group Tours
Enjoy VIP treatment on our Premium Queenstown Wine Tour. From rugged mountains to boutique vineyards, experience wi...
Calendar icon Duration: 7 hours
Map icon Location: Queenstown
from NZ$ 285
Rows of Valli vineyard vines growing in Central Otago with mountain backdrop
Valli Wine Experience
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Half-Day Tours Private Tours
Discover the Valli Wine Experience in Queenstown, Otago. Enjoy an exclusive tasting of world-class Pinot Noir and P...
Calendar icon Duration: 1 hour
Map icon Location: Queenstown
from NZ$ 360
Group dining outdoors with lake views at Walter Peak BBQ
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining with TSS Earnslaw Cruise
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Cruises Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw and enjoy a gourmet BBQ at Walter Peak’s charming Col...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 hours
Map icon Location: Queenstown
from NZ$ 199
Couple enjoying wine tasting by the fireplace at Gibbston Valley Winery in Queenstown
Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Day Tours Small Group Tours
Discover Central Otago's finest wineries at your own pace with the Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus. Enjoy tastings, vine...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Location: Queenstown
from NZ$ 89
Group toasting glasses during a guided beer tasting at a Gibbston Valley stop on the twilight tour
Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour in Queenstown
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Small Group Tours Half-Day Tours
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon tasting local wines and craft beers on this fun Queenstown tour. Visit three unique venue...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 hours
Map icon Location: Queenstown
from NZ$ 255
Māori warrior performing the wero challenge with a fern during Te Pā Tū pōwhiri
Te Pā Tū Māori Cultural Experience
North Island
History and Māori Culture Food, Wine and Beer Tours Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Te Pā Tū Rotorua is an immersive Māori cultural evening experience featuring kapa haka, storytelling and a four-cou...
Calendar icon Duration: 3-4 hours
Map icon Location: Rotorua
from NZ$ 280
Group of Māori warriors performing the haka at Mitai Māori Village in Rotorua.
Mitai Maori Cultural Experience & Buffet Dinner
North Island
History and Māori Culture Food, Wine and Beer Tours Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
The Mitai Maori Cultural Experience & Buffet Dinner features warriors in canoes, powerful haka, and a Hangi feast, ...
Calendar icon Duration: 3 hours
Map icon Location: Rotorua
from NZ$ 169
Wine barrels stacked at Pegasus Bay Winery in Waipara.
Premium Christchurch City and Wine Tour
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Small Group Tours Day Tours Shore Excursions
Experience Christchurch city and North Canterbury wine country in one unforgettable day. Enjoy tastings, a local lu...
Calendar icon Duration: 7 hours
Map icon Location: Christchurch
from NZ$ 655
Close-up of artisan food served on Christchurch foodie walk
Kai Bites Lunch Walking Tour in Christchurch
South Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours History and Māori Culture Hiking & Walking Small Group Tours Half-Day Tours
A 2.5-hour foodie walk through Christchurch’s city centre blending local flavours, Māori values, and cultural story...
Calendar icon Duration: 2.5 hours
Map icon Location: Christchurch
Difficulty: 1
from NZ$ 215
Group of people celebrating with wine glasses during a Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour, enjoying scenic views and boutique vineyard tastings
Premium Waiheke Wine Tour
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Day Tours Small Group Tours
Relax into a Premium Waiheke Wine Tour with handpicked vineyards, stunning island views, expert local guides, and f...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Location: Waiheke Island
from NZ$ 185
Close-up of a group of friends clinking glasses of rosé wine in a joyful celebration, showcasing a moment of connection and elegance.
The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Half-Day Tours Small Group Tours
The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour offers boutique tastings, coastal scenery, and a gourmet lunch by the beach—perfec...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 hours
Map icon Location: Waiheke Island
from NZ$ 275
Garden and vineyard view at Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island with scenic surroundings
Waiheke Island Vineyards & Bush Walk
North Island
Hiking & Walking Food, Wine and Beer Tours Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Enjoy a 5-hour Waiheke Island Vineyards & Bush Walk with stunning views, regenerating bush, wildlife encounters, an...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 1
from NZ$ 420
Bottles of sparkling wine on display at Auckland winery cellar door
Auckland Kumeu Wine Country Half Day Tour with Lunch
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Small Group Tours Half-Day Tours
Enjoy a half-day Auckland wine tour to Kumeu Wine Country with cellar door tastings, vineyard lunch, Muriwai Beach ...
Calendar icon Duration: 5.5 hours
Map icon Location: Auckland
from NZ$ 310
Toasting with red and white wine at Soljans Estate Winery café, paired with gourmet New Zealand cuisine.
Taste of Auckland: City and Wine Tour
North Island
Food, Wine and Beer Tours Small Group Tours Day Tours
Taste of Auckland: City and Wine Tour offers a perfect blend of culture and flavour. Explore city highlights, sip a...
Calendar icon Duration: 8 hours
Map icon Location: Auckland
from NZ$ 400
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