Wine Tasting Tours & Trips in Wellington

Taste boutique wines at Wairarapa's Urlar vineyard with hosts Tess and Brian serving seasonal platters overlooking their lakeside estate. Sample award-winning varieties during intimate tasting sessions at this family-run winery using grapes from Wellington region's unique terroir. Visit nearby Greytown's artisan producers before returning to Urlar's panoramic tasting room for sunset wine appreciation.

Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in Blenheim are some of the best in New Zealand, with the region getting the most sunshine in the country. Optional wine tours take you through sun-soaked vineyards producing famous whites. The Jones Family fruit stall in Cromwell has fresh local produce, and you'll have afternoon tea with Pavlova Queen Angie at her Lake Tekapo lakeside home where she demonstrates New Zealand's famous dessert.

Try Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at Blenheim wineries and join a walking dinner in Christchurch pairing Māori kai with local drinks. The trip wraps up with a farewell dinner at Walter Peak Farm—ride the old TSS Earnslaw steamship and have barbecued meats with Lake Wakatipu views.

Try Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc at small Blenheim wineries, then ferry through the Sounds to Wellington. Later there's a sunset boat trip around Raglan Harbour with fish and chips on the water. The trip includes a visit to Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Try artisan cheeses at Barkers Store in Geraldine and fresh stone fruit at Jones Family fruit stall. Optional wine tours take you through Hawkes Bay vineyards near Napier's Art Deco Quarter, with chances to visit Queenstown's surrounding wine regions. Culinary stops include Fergburger in Queenstown and traditional hāngi-inspired cuisine at Te Puia geothermal valley. The food experiences highlight local produce and regional specialties throughout New Zealand.

Taste award-winning Sauvignon Blanc at boutique vineyard Urlar in Masterton with hosts Tess and Brian over a seasonal lakeside platter. Check out Marlborough's sun-soaked vineyards in Blenheim and visit the iconic Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka brewing since 1889. Optional wine tours through Hawke's Bay near Napier are available, known for world-class varietals and coastal views.

Try Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at Blenheim wineries and have high tea at Hamilton Gardens, then board the TSS Earnslaw steamship to Walter Peak Farm for a barbecue with fresh meats and NZ cheeses. Sample regional wines at Queenstown cafes and join a walking dinner in Christchurch featuring Māori kai.