Wine Tasting Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island

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.

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.

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.

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.

After arriving via the Coastal Pacific train from Kaikōura, you'll taste wines amongst the vines in Marlborough's wine region near Blenheim. Winemakers share stories about the history and processes behind their grapes while you take in views of rolling vineyards.

Sample world-class wines at boutique vineyards in Cromwell, the heart of Central Otago's wine region, famous for its exceptional Pinot Noir. Stop by the Jones Family fruit stall for fresh local produce and artisan preserves made from orchard-fresh ingredients. Afternoon tea happens at Angie and Stan Taylor's lakeside home in Lake Tekapo, where Angie demonstrates her legendary pavlova-making skills.