Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour
Overview
Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with your knowledgeable and friendly guide. This tour includes a a delicious, barrel-cooked, five course banquet, matched with five award winning wines, along with tastings at 5 other vineyards.
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.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Wine tasting
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Professional/local guide
Meeting and Pickup
We pickup will be between 10 to 30 minutes before start time. The exact pickup time will be confirmed closer to the date.
What To Expect
Discover some of Wanaka and Central Otago’s wonderful vineyards and scenery, while meeting some of the numerous characters that produce these gorgeous, award winning wines. You will be taken to the little gems that are quietly making a big name for themselves with their dedication to produce the best possible wine. Here you’ll get up close and personal with the vineyard owners and wine makers.
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 Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-7916P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour 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.
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Wine tasting.
- Live commentary on board.
- Driver/guide.
- Professional/local guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wanaka Wine Tours – Classic Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Wine tasting
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Professional/local guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
