Wine Tasting Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
Explore a wide diversity of wine tasting tours through New Zealand South Island. We have 11 adventures that vary from 6 days to 19 days. With the greatest number of departures in November, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best wine tasting New Zealand South Island tours
Compiled by
MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- Budget Christchurch Loop - 7 days
- Budget South Island Explorer - 14 days
- Christchurch to Milford Sound & Franz Josef - 7 days
- Untamed New Zealand (Small Group)
- Bucket List New Zealand and Australia (Intra Tour Air Bucket List New Zealand And Austral)
- New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Group)
- Ultimate South Island Adventure
- Signature | South Island Epicurean Odyssey
- Signature | A Coastal Epicurean Experience
- Signature | Epicurean Alpine Odyssey
Taste Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc at a winery tasting in New Zealand's top wine region, where vineyards stretch out toward the Marlborough Sounds. You'll visit Te Waikoropupu Springs in Golden Bay to see some of the world's clearest water, then check out the limestone formations at Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks.
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National Park, Marlborough, Kaikoura Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$1,930
Try world-famous Sauvignon Blanc at a top vineyard in the Marlborough Wine Region, New Zealand's biggest wine area known for crisp whites. Pass through the Marlborough Sounds with photo stops in Picton before reaching the winery surrounded by vineyards.
Duration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Arthur's Pass National Park, Lewis PassSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$3,910
This 7-day small group tour takes you through New Zealand's South Island, where you'll taste award-winning Pinot Noir at Mt Difficulty Vineyard in Bannockburn with lunch included. Starting from Christchurch, you'll pass through Geraldine's food scene and see natural spots like Lake Tekapo's waters.
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Arthur's Pass National ParkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator On The Go Tours From
- US$3,955
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Masterton, Greytown, Wellington, Queen Charlotte Sound, Blenheim, Kaikoura, ChristchurchSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $9,775
8% Off- US$8,993You save $782
No departure dates availableDuration 19 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Cambridge, Te Puia, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo, Cromwell, Mount CookSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Costsaver 
You'll visit Blenheim's sun-soaked Marlborough vineyards, famous for Sauvignon Blanc, with optional wine tours through the region. Lunch is at Fergburger in Queenstown, then stop by the Jones Family fruit stall in Cromwell. Afternoon tea includes a pavlova demonstration at Angie and Stan Taylor's lakeside home at Lake Tekapo.
Duration 12 days Destinations Wellington, Blenheim, Marlborough, Queen Charlotte Sound, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Cromwell, ArrowtownSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $6,985
10% Off- US$6,287You save $698
Ultimate South Island Adventure
648 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“New Zealand is a beautiful country and the people welcoming and kind. The activities were challenging yet within our physical capabilities.”
Richard, traveled in February
No departure dates availableDuration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura, St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park, Paparoa National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Okarito, Makarora, Lake HaweaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Active Adventures 
Stop at Allan Scott Wines Bistro in Marlborough for wine tastings and a three-course lunch, then visit two more wineries plus Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory. At Ayrburn winery in Arrowtown, you'll taste wines alongside a buffet lunch before checking out the historic town.
No departure dates availableDuration 11 days Destinations Wellington, Marlborough, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Okarito, Queenstown, Arrowtown Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand 
Wine tasting at Allan Scott Wines Bistro includes a three-course lunch and glass of wine, then you'll visit two more Marlborough wineries with Sounds Connection tours and stop at Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory. The Scenic Plus rail trip has wine pairings with gourmet dinners aboard the Coastal Pacific.
No departure dates availableDuration 7 days Destinations Wellington, Marlborough, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand 
Check out New Zealand South Island's wine culture with a guided tasting and buffet lunch at Ayrburn winery in Arrowtown, paired with locally sourced food. The TranzAlpine Scenic Plus package includes gourmet breakfast and lunch with alpine views, while dinners showcase Christchurch's scene.
No departure dates availableDuration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Franz Josef, Okarito, Queenstown, Arrowtown Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand
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