Feast on song, drama, tradition, and divine seasonal kai (cuisine) within our forest Pā (village) blanketed by towering Tawa trees, its blazing bonfires, and forest-formed amphitheatre. Te Pā Tū offers 3-hour evening events that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Across summer, Tū Te Rā celebrates an abundant harvest, and we explore concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace. Throughout winter, Tū Te Ihi marks promise heralded by the arrival of the Matariki star cluster which high and bright in winter skies, signalling the new lunar year – we share the energy and passion of this celebration. Cultural knowledge unique to each season is shared from the outset – rituals, songs, stories and continue across the night. From the beginning too, we share local, seasonal kai - plentiful and delicious. Kai horotai (indigenous canapes) is followed by a torch lit walk to a lavish 3-course fusion feast.

''MAXIMUM 11 CLIENTS'' with Scenic tour and PREMIUM WINE TASTINGS! Line up by 8.30am in order to catch the Fullers 0900 ferry to Waiheke, LOOK OUT for your name on the black welcome board, or wait at the I-Site information booth in the ferry terminal by 1000. It's best to use the ferries washrooms, as the terminals often experience long ques. We then embark on a scenic tour taking in some of the wonderful sites fully commentated, before visiting 3 of Waiheke's finest boutique vineyards. We recommend you book your own lunch reservation during the busy summer months. Mudbrick Archive 2pm or Oyster Inn, Fenice or Vino Vino 2.15pm. Or you can just choose one of many local cafes and eateries in the sea side village of Oneroa. Transfers provided back the ferry terminal at 3.45pm, or you may chose to stay on and enjoy more time on the Island and make your own way back to the ferry .

A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm demonstration and a delicious BBQ Lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead. The rural demonstrator will give guests an insight into life in the New Zealand high country by providing an entertaining farm show including working sheep dogs. Enjoy a unique dining experience at Walter Peak where the menu showcases food and wine from the wider Central Otago region. Chefs prepare a tasty selection of meats on the outdoor grill, while fresh, seasonal salads and vegetables are available from the dining area of the Colonel’s Homestead. Top off lunch with a selection of delicious sweet treats and local cheeses. Choose between sailing on the iconic 1912 TSS Earnslaw Steamship or the spacious and modern Spirit of Queenstown Catamaran.

Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their unique cool climate wines and discover why the Central Otago region has become world-renowned in its own right. Savour a delightful platter-style lunch made with locally sourced produce and accompanied by a flight of wines to taste. There may also be an opportunity to retrace history with a stroll through the charming historical settlement of Old Cromwell. Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide.

Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting off into the Gibbston wine region celebrated for its world-class wineries, passionate winemakers & outstanding Pinot Noir. Enjoy four unique tasting experiences across boutique cellar doors & iconic estates, including a visit to New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Venues typically include Gibbston Valley, Ayrburn, Kinross & Mt Rosa, (subject change if a cellar door is closed). Throughout the day, your expert guide and cellar hosts will enrich each tasting with stories, insights & wine expertise. For those looking to indulge further, there’s the option to add a delicious winery bistro lunch (ordered on the day, additional cost). Whether you’re a passionate wine enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply seeking a memorable Queenstown experience, this award-winning journey pairs good people with great wine for an excellent day out

Start your evening cruising along the waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship or the sleek Spirit of Queenstown. Step inside the charming lakeside Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant, where the enticing scent of wood-fired BBQ fills the air. Our chefs prepare a mouthwatering spread using the finest local ingredients, featuring a generous buffet of crisp salads, seasonal vegetables, and tender cuts of locally sourced meat. Don't forget the selection of desserts! With panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu and Queenstown’s alpine backdrop, the Colonel’s Homestead offers an idyllic setting steeped in colonial charm and surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. Your visit also includes a lively farm demonstration. Watch skilled farm dogs expertly herd sheep and get up close with friendly farm animals. If time allows, take a peaceful stroll through the lakeside gardens before boarding the vessel for your scenic return cruise to Queenstown.

Enjoy over 145 years of brewing history as the guides take you through the interactive brewery tour. Learn in a guided small group with a maximum of 15 travelers about all of the ingredients that go into the award-winning brews and hear about the state of the art brewing process used today. The tour ends with a tasting, where you’ll get to enjoy samples of the beer as the knowledgeable guides talk you through the different styles and flavors in the range.

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke Island 'The Island of wine'. This tour is guaranteed to leave you with fond memories that will last a lifetime! Don’t miss out on this wonderfully fun, relaxing and informative wine tour. You will visit 3 to 4 award-winning vineyards and try 3-5 tastings at each. You will have a 1.5- to 2-hour lunch stop at one of the vineyards, (Lunch is additional) where you can relax, enjoy the wine, food and scenery.

Experience the best of Waiheke Island on the sell-out Taste of Waiheke wine tour. Includes transport, a vineyard lunch and a variety of tastings at the best spots on the island. Our most popular tour is back for Summer 2024, bookings available now.

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road. Each winery offers a fine selection of both white and red wines for you to taste. Over the course of the afternoon, you’ll sample at least 15 wines across a variety of grape styles. Your experience also includes a delicious platter lunch, served at the first winery visited on the day.

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges, with a sightseeing stop at the Summit (555m). In the Wairarapa valley, the winery town of Martinborough awaits, where you'll visit THREE of the region’s top wineries to enjoy their Cellar Door experiences and sample world-class wines. Your driver guide will provide narration and share local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area throughout the journey. Please note that the wineries visited are subject to availability and may differ from those advertised.

If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend the afternoon, taking in the city’s oldest architecture and history whilst nibbling on local treats along the way.

Enjoy a relaxing day out around some of the beautiful wineries in Marlborough. Learn about the regions great wines and sample at least 4 wines at each cellar door. We usually visit 5 tasting rooms so you will get plenty of wine and different experiences. Our tour is door to door so you don't have to worry about driving, just relax and enjoy your tour. Outside of peak times we don't have preset cellar doors so if you have somewhere you would like to go please message us before the tour and we will do our best to schedule your visit. There are around 20 cellar doors to choose from on a daily basis so plenty of variety. Please choose the correct tour location and time. We have central Picton 9.30am and central Blenheim 10am. If you are outside of central areas please check with us before booking Do NOT book this if you are on a cruise ship as it is unlikely to meet your ships times, please choose our shore excursion tours.

Globally award-winning Altitude Tours presents the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour — an afternoon where the choice is yours. Designed for the young-at-heart and anyone curious about local winemaking and brewing, this lively experience visits three cellar door and brewery locations across Gibbston and Arthurs Point. At each stop, choose between wine or craft beer tastings, making it perfect for couples, friends, or solo travellers with different tastes. You’ll be hosted by passionate cellar door staff and your knowledgeable local guide. The tour wraps up with shared antipasto platters at the last stop before returning to Queenstown around 7pm — just in time for dinner plans or some more drinks out in the Queenstown town.

Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and savour a unique lunch with 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines. You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Arrowtown, and Old Cromwell (when time permits). Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide. At the end of your tour you will be returned to your accommodation.

Experience the whole of Waiheke rather than a fraction and enjoy the deep treasures with a small personalized group in comfort with everything beautifully arranged for you. Being a local Grant knows the island like a native bird and literally takes you to the heart of paradise on the most beautiful roads and to the ideal spots where you can soak up the Waiheke Jurassic island energy. This is the smallest most flexible company fully focused on providing cherished guests with the most authentic day. You will see a lot more of Waiheke Island and thoroughly enjoy your day. Grant has great connections to the best truly boutique wineries and the lunch stop options are second to none. Waiheke is famous for quirky people and you will meet some characters along the way. I sincerely hope you go ahead and book with us and give us the opportunity to amaze you with the inside scoop on one of the most amazing islands in the world! Cheers!

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless otherwise agreed. Experience the best of both worlds with a day of wine and beer tastings at some of Central Otago’s best-hidden breweries, wineries and eateries. Our knowledgeable drivers will ensure an enjoyable day out with fantastic commentary along the way to both educate and entertain. If you’re not a drinker then there is still plenty on offer with a fantastic range of other activities such as jet boating, bungy jumping, ten pin bowling not to mention all the amazing food to be sampled. • Hop-on Hop-off Wine Tour in Queenstown, Gibbston Valley, Arrowtown and more • Great way to go wine tasting without a car or designated driver .Choice of a half-day afternoon or full-day ticket • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences • The bus goes every 45 min approximately to each stop (Maps are provided)

Waiheke's most booked wine tour. Four vineyards, sit-down tastings, and local guides who know every winemaker on the island. This is the day out on Waiheke everyone's talking about. Your guide's a local. They live here. They know the winemakers, they know which table to grab, and they know the little stories behind the island and the people who live here. The lunch stop is Batch Winery — the highest point on the island — with the most stunning views, food, and wines, of course. Sit down with something delicious, a glass of something delicious, and just take in the views stretching out over the water and meet the other awesome people on the tour. After lunch, more wine tastings at Stonyridge, then the grand finale — Mudbrick Vineyard. The most iconic vineyard on Waiheke. A final glass with the Hauraki Gulf sparkling below you. After that, it's back to the ferry — or we'll drop you somewhere on the island to keep enjoying your day. The best day out on Waiheke Island. Trust us

A very warm welcome from Lorelle, Greg & their team. “This is self-guided biking at its best & probably the most fun you'll have on a bike!” We are located at heart of Renwick, surrounded by bike paths & quiet roads plus 14 Cellar Doors who are as little as 5-10 minutes biking apart. We offer 2 bike hire time slots - 10am-4pm or 11am-5pm & includes a free shuttle service if you are staying within 15km of our base in Renwick (check Google) . Free parking if you drive yourselves to our base. Our bikes are “all about cruising” & come with comfy seats, a basket, dedicated wine panniers for 4 wine bottles & Hi-Vis Helmet. This is bike hire with extras… friendly up-to-date advice, tools to navigate your day, a detailed cellar door map, a video on the cellar doors to help you decide who you would like to visit, a full emergency backup service if you need help, free collection of wines. A day made for relaxing in beanbags, nibbling on cheese platters, and tasting beautiful wines.

Our most popular tour, you will visit three vineyards each offering a range of gourmet tastes to accompany their wines. Treats may include oysters straight from Te Matuku Bay, Waiheke olive oil and Waiheke honey. Ananda Tours is a Waiheke family-owned company that has been sharing the Island that we love for over 25 years. Our close relationships with local providers and highly knowledgeable guides ensure that our visitors leave loving the Island as much as we do!