Wine Tasting Tours & Trips in Milford Sound

Have a gourmet lunch and wine tasting at Mt Difficulty Vineyard in Central Otago, then cruise through Milford Sound's fiords with an onboard lunch of regional flavors while passing cascading waterfalls and Mitre Peak. Stay in 3-4 star hotels across Lake Tekapo, Te Anau, and Queenstown with daily breakfasts included. Culinary highlights combine with the landscapes of Fiordland National Park throughout the trip.

The overnight cruise aboard the Milford Mariner goes through Fiordland National Park, with waterfalls and rainforest views from the decks. Three-course buffet dinner and cooked breakfast are included onboard. You can check out the shoreline by kayak or tender boat while spotting fur seals and seabirds, with specialist nature guide commentary throughout.

Marlborough's sun-soaked Sauvignon Blanc vineyards offer optional wine tours from your Blenheim base. The Jones Family fruit stall in Cromwell has fresh local produce tastings. Afternoon tea with Pavlova Queen Angie at her Lake Tekapo lakeside home includes dessert demonstrations. New Zealand's sunniest town creates perfect conditions for famous wine production and vineyard visits.

Take a cruise through the fjord where dramatic cliffs rise 1,200 meters above sea level, passing Stirling Falls and Mitre Peak during the included day trip from Queenstown. Stop at Mirror Lakes to see reflections of the surrounding peaks before continuing through Fiordland National Park. The early 7:00 AM departure includes breakfast on board as you travel through one of New Zealand's most scenic drives.

Taste award-winning Sauvignon Blanc at Marlborough's sun-soaked vineyards near Blenheim, New Zealand's sunniest town with well-known wine heritage. Sample boutique wines at Wairarapa's Urlar vineyard with seasonal platters overlooking the lake during intimate tastings with hosts Tess and Brian. Visit Hawkes Bay wineries surrounding Napier for tours through coastal vineyard landscapes paired with local culinary experiences.

Cruise overnight aboard the Milford Mariner through UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park, kayaking along the shoreline and viewing waterfalls with a specialist nature guide. Sample local wines at boutique Urlar vineyard in Wairarapa and check out Marlborough's well-known Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in Blenheim. Visit the historic Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka, crafting beer since 1889 with an onsite museum and tasting bar.