Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond

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Earliest Date Available: October 28, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Queenstown-Lakes

Duration

7 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English

Location

Queenstown-Lakes

Duration

7 hours

Group size

Max 8 guests

Language

English

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•42 reviews

US$238.95 per guest

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Adult x2

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Earliest Date Available: October 28, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

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Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Welcome to a Wine Lover's Paradise! Join us as we embark on a wine tasting - sightseeing adventure like no other visiting wineries around Wanaka - Pisa - Cromwell - Bannockburn - Bendigo. It is a day full of new mates, scenic beauty, a beautiful gourmet lunch platter and some seriously good wine. Meet the winemakers who are pouring their passions and get an insider's look into everything that is involved in creating the perfect glass of wine from vineyard to bottle. Living the Dream Tours is a wine tour company that encourages guests to unwind for an unforgettable day and let us do all the work. It's not just a tour; it's a connection with the artisans who make the magic happen.

Live Commentary On Board

Lunch

A beautiful gourmet lunch platter for sharing

Bottled water

In-vehicle air conditioning

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Guide / Driver

Alcoholic beverages

Wine tastings at wineries in Central Otago

Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off

1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Wanaka

The starting and ending point of the tour, Wanaka is every tourists' dream come true. With beautiful scenic vistas, heaps of outdoor activities and world class food and wine, Wanaka is sure to please every member of your group.

The starting and ending point of the tour, Wanaka is every tourists' dream come true. With beautiful…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Cromwell

Surrounded by the Dunstan, Pisa and the Old Woman mountain ranges and Mt Difficulty herself, Cromwell lies in the heart of the 45th parallel. The fruit basket of Central Otago producing some of the best grapes in the region!

Surrounded by the Dunstan, Pisa and the Old Woman mountain ranges and Mt Difficulty herself, Cromwel…

2 hours · Admission Ticket Free

Bannockburn

Discover historic Bannockburn with its rich history in gold mining. Due to the hot summer days with little rain, Bannockburn produces Internationally renowned boutique wines not to be missed!

Discover historic Bannockburn with its rich history in gold mining. Due to the hot summer days with…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Bendigo

In pre European times, the region of Bendigo was used by the Maori as a camping site for the long journey between summers in Wanaka hunting and fishing to the West Coast in winter to collect Pounamu Greenstone. Now it is a thriving wine region with spectacular Pinot Noir!

In pre European times, the region of Bendigo was used by the Maori as a camping site for the long jo…

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

I can pick you up from your Wanaka address or I can meet you at the Wanaka I-Site Visitor Centre

Meeting Point

Wanaka isite Visitor Information Centre, Ardmore Street, Otago, New Zealand, NZ, 9305

Open in Google Maps

Just go to the Lakefront.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Bella_LAugust 2026 • Viator

Wine and friendship!

Highly recommend this incredible tour! Our guide Michelle truly made the experience unforgettable. She was incredibly friendly, kind, funny, and matched our sense of humor perfectly. Her extensive knowledge of the area and the local landscape geology added a fascinating layer to the day. We loved that so many knowledgeable women hosted us at the tastings to share their passion. We visited Carrick, Mischas(delicious food platter), Quartz Reef, Rippon, and Aitkens(Ian was SO lovely), and every sin...read more

alasdairsteeleMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor

Excellent tour with a professional and friendly host.

Fantastic day with the very friendly and well-informed Michelle visiting smaller and less visited wineries around the Central Otago region from Wanaka on the Hidden Gems tour. Would definitely recommend as a good introduction to Central Otago wines which you may not come across regularly.

RBMokFebruary 2026 • TripAdvisor

Fantastic way to wrap up 2025!

We enjoyed a terrific day with Michelle! We were picked up from the Holiday Park campground. We talked, we laughed, we learned about Central Otego and we drank wine! Michelle is super easy to chat with, and we really enjoyed our day with her. She brought us to wineries we would not have found on our own. We weren't rushed from one winery to the next, and we weren't pressured to purchase any wine (although we did). This was a FIVE STAR day for certain.

richardwO6084YIFebruary 2026 • TripAdvisor

A must-do Wine Experience!

We loved this wine tour! Michelle knows the hidden gems, the stories of the wineries, local history & the wine industry. She connects beautifully with her clients. 5* recommended for all - from wine buffs to those who want a great day out! Thanks Michelle.

Peter_FJanuary 2026 • Viator

We thoroughly enjoyed...

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Michelle! Good variety and a lot of fun! Hard to pick a favorite vineyard. Super seamless in terms of pick-up/drop-off.