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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown: Unique Blend of Local Wines and Authentic Maori Traditions
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66 Ratings
Wanaka
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!
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
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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…
- 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.
What's Included
- All wine tasting included (17-21 varietals)
- Cheese or salmon platter for 2 people
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Alcoholic beverages
- All wine tasting included (17-21 varietals)
- Cheese or salmon platter for 2 people
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
- Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Māori bone carving
- WanaHaka® Wine Bag
- 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…
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 as per cancellation policy.
- Minimum age is 18 years.
Location
WanaHaka Tours
103 Ardmore Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(66 Ratings)
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P4040ufsydneym
Oct 20, 2024
UNFORGETTABLE!!! JOE IS THE BEST! - THIS WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP! Joe was absolutely amazing— he was so kind, patient, and radiated positivity, making our private tour incredibly comfortable. He welcomed us to New Zealand by sharing the rich history and culture of his people, connecting us with the Māori community and the beautifully preserved land.
We accidentally missed Joe's messages confirming our meeting time, but he still showed up with a smile, without any hint of resentment. We never felt rushed even with our delayed schedule. Joe has perfected his tour: three wineries is the sweet spot, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment from start to finish. His personal relationships with each winery and their staff made the experience even more special and memorable.
It was the perfect amount of time in the car, especially for a group prone to motion sickness, with stunning scenery and knowledgeable commentary to enhance the journey. Joe even dropped us off at a different location than our pick-up.
We couldn't recommend a tour with Joe more highly. Initially, we had booked with Appellation Wine Tours, and as we watched multiple groups pile into their van, we felt so fortunate to have ended up with Joe and his private minivan. Joe is an amazing tour guide, a great photographer, and a wonderful human being. Thank you, Joe, for a truly unforgettable experience.f
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Lmnyclax
May 12, 2024
Great experience - Was fortunate enough that our tour was just us so it provided for more time to get to know our guide Joe and really learn a lot about the area. The wineries we visited were excellent and tastings were generous. Joe does an excellent job and makes for a great day out. Highly recommend.
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Evauny
Apr 29, 2024
Best wine tour with Maori culture in the region! - Joe is an exceptional guide who is warm and genuine, and has managed to blend the perfect amount of Maori history with wine tasting. My partner and I immediately felt comfortable with him from the start and his popularity is plainly evident in all 3 of the wineries we were brought to (and were given special treatment on account of Joe).
We had a great time learning about Maori culture on this very personal tour that included a traditional welcome greeting and creating our own pepehas while sipping wine and eating cheese. Joe was also happy to answer any questions we had and we couldn't recommend him more for a chance to learn more about NZ's history accompanied by good wine.
All the best to you, Joe!
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Diana_h
Mar 18, 2024
I enjoyed most hearing... - I enjoyed most hearing the history of the Māori from Joe. Loved the winery views. The cheese board was outstanding.
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Philpratte
Mar 10, 2024
Amazing wine tour with Joe! - Joe was absolutely great helping us set up a wine tour for our group with a lot of seniors. He was patient and also spoke the right amount and with enthusiasm about the Maori culture and the wines in the region. Would definitely book another trip with him next time
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Doreenh2016
Mar 2, 2024
Excellent experience! - Superb wine tour with Joe as our host. The warm Māori greeting was charming and he was filled with knowledge of the culture. When we arrived at each of the three wineries, it was apparent that the wineries knew him well and I felt like we received special treatment because we were with him. The charcuterie board he ordered for us at the second winery was so delicious. I highly recommend this tour.
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Inspire22204481986
Jan 24, 2024
Welcoming and delightful - Couldn’t have asked for a better intimate experience for my mum and I! The combination of delicious wines and description of Māori history in the region was perfectly balanced, and Joe was a brilliant host!
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Stacey_w
Jan 21, 2024
Awesome day - Great tour, thanks Joe! We were the only ones on the tour, so it was very specialized and attentive. I have had some tours canceled when there were no other participants, but Joe took us out and was an excellent guide!
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Tjouer
Jan 10, 2024
Educational and personal cultural wine tasting is a don’t miss experience - The introduction to the Māori culture of New Zealand was a fantastic educational experience. I loved the handout about core values and the translation for a personal welcome. The small group made it easy to meet fellow travelers. Our guide, Joe, had a great knowledge of all the wineries we visited and was also an excellent driver. We enjoyed the variety of tastings and the food pairing that was provided at the second winery.
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Cherylu2018
Jan 8, 2024
BOOK NOW!! - 31 Dec – Joe Wine Tour and Maori Culture. Don’t wait another second – book this experience with Joe and you won’t regret it – I promise!! My husband and I travel overseas 4 months out of the year and are always in search of experiences that give us insights into the culture of the places that we visit. We spent one month in New Zealand and I can honestly write that spending the day with Joe was the highlight of our trip in terms of learning about the Maori culture and symbolism. From the initial traditional Maori welcoming greeting to creating our own Pepeha and learning about the WanaHaka core values, this experience surpassed all of our expectations. The wine visits, although great, became secondary (although I will say Mt. Rosa’s snack platters were amazing) to the experience of being together as whanaungatanga. Joe truly loves what he does and it shows in his smile, respect and caring towards others. This day experience will change you as a human! BOOK NOW!! (PS. A short story to show you how caring Joe is…I made a mistake and accidently booked this tour leaving from Wanaka – about one hour away from Queenstown where we were staying. Within 2.5 hours of realizing this error the day before the tour when Joe checked in with us to get our pick up location, he had readjusted everything and was able to have the tour in Queenstown. Let me remind you our tour was on New Years Eve. How amazing is that? Most tour people would have just said – your mistake, sorry, take the $$ and run. We had booked this tour with Joe in July – 6 months prior. I shudder to think that we would have missed out on this experience – definitely the cultural highlight of our month long trip in New Zealand.)
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