Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown: Unique Blend of Local Wines and Authentic Maori Traditions

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!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gibbston - Vineyards located in the Gibbston area
What's Included
  • All wine tasting included (17-21 varietals)
  • Alcoholic beverages included
  • Cheese or salmon platter for 2 people
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Māori bone carving
  • WanaHaka® Wine Bag
Additional Information

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…

Location
Gibbston
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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736catiej
Nov 4, 2025
Until next time, Joe! 🙏🏼🙌🏼 - I can’t get over how much fun this was! My husband and I booked this tour as part of our honeymoon vacation and we are so thankful for the wonderful experience and hospitality. Joe was such a great host! Definitely book this and have as much fun as we did.
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50petag
Oct 6, 2025
Amazing!!! - It was an amazing experience. A lot of insight into the culture and knowledge of wine. Joe was an absolute pleasure to be with during our tour. Thank you, Joe (Big Daddy)!
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Travelsouthaustralia
Aug 25, 2025
A MUST DO KIWI EXPERIENCE - The Wine Tour & Māori Culture experience in Queenstown was absolutely unforgettable. Joe was an incredible guide, his knowledge was outstanding, and he made every moment informative while keeping it engaging. What stood out most was the way he shared his passion for his Māori heritage. It wasn’t just a tour, it felt like a personal journey into culture, history and storytelling. We had so many laughs as well with Joe's sense of humour. If you’re looking for something that combines wine tasting with genuine cultural insight, this is the tour to do. Highly recommended! Joe, thank you for such a memorable experience.
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47camerone
Aug 13, 2025
A must do for those seeking culture and wine - Joe, a Māori small-business owner, gave us an incredible day visiting three family-run vineyards. While the wines were diverse, the Pinot Noirs were a real highlight! Joe wove in stories of his Māori heritage, sharing how cultural traditions, respect for the land, and local history shape the region’s community. His deep knowledge, warm hosting, and genuine passion made it a perfect blend of world-class wine, culture, and storytelling. Not to be missed!
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Jrd-1999
Jun 11, 2025
Joe is top class!! - Joe was absolutely top class! Really friendly and informative. It was just ourselves on the tour and we were looked after so well. We were welcomed with an authentic Maori greeting, the wines we tasted were amazing and we learned all about the Maori culture and customs. We highly recommend this tour!!
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Tx4traveling
Jun 11, 2025
Excellent and Unforgettable Tour - We had a fantastic time with Joe learning about the Māori, driving around this beautiful region, and tasting wine at three fabulous cellar doors where we were treated like honored guests. This tour is an unforgettable experience and an excellent value! Joe is wonderful.
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Sunshine07892699808
Apr 25, 2025
Great winery day out with a difference! - Joe was an absolutely incredible host with many stories to share. He took our group to three wineries that other, larger tour groups aren’t able to visit. It was such a great day with many tastings and delicious food! Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking for a winery day with a difference. Thanks for a great day, Joe!
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Sandysb8121gx
Apr 9, 2025
Don't miss this this tour with Joe and WanaHaka - Wow, what an amazing experience. This tour combines all aspects of fantastic scenery, 3 fabulous wineries and wine tastings, a comentated history of this wine region by Joe himself. The 5.5hr tour begins with a traditional "Maori Welcome", bonding our group of 6 together to share this unique experience. I would highly recommend touring with WanaHaka and Joe if you have the opportunity. It's fun, informative, gives a cultural perspective and a great way to spend a day in the incredible region of New Zealand.
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Odyssey35565948609
Apr 9, 2025
Wanahaka wine tour with Joe ..Wanaka, New Zealand - I joined Joe today on his Wine tour in Queenstown. Fabulous from start to finish. Joe was so welcoming, so knowledgeable about his Māori heritage, the relationship of the land to the wines we tasted. His choice of boutique vineyards really enhanced my experience…yes I did buy a few bottles!! If you’re reading this …stop ..AND BOOK A TOUR you will have an amazing day.
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Patrick81277
Apr 9, 2025
Awesome Māori wine experience - Joe was an absolutely amazing tour guide. Between his stories, information, and history, it really made for an incredible trip. The wineries were fantastic and the scenery was second to none. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who's looking for an authentic experience.
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From $163
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).