Private E-Bike Wine Tour in Wanaka

Highlights

Along this E-Bike tour you will get an insight into the Māori footprint and history from many hundreds of years ago of the beautiful Otago region along with combining the wonderful present being the beautiful wines of this region. Starting with the Māori greeting the Hongi and the importance in establishing the connection with New Zealand and the land (Hongi may be explained only), then with a 20 minute cycle to Rippon Vineyard where the views over the lakes and mountains match the views of the vines. In tasting will be approximately 4-6 wines both white and Pinot Noir, these may include Osteiner, Riesling and more. Then from Rippon Vineyard we will bike to Maude Wines which willl include tastings of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and more will be in tasting through the day. (Dependent on Maude opening hours and availability. From Maude we have a 15 minute cycle to Aitkens Folly, we are once again connecting to the vines as they are onsite and learning more about the smallest family owned vineyard in Central Otago. In tasting here will be their delectable Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. After Aitkens Folly we continue along leisurely toward Wanaka town.

Summary

Along this E-Bike tour you will get an insight into the Māori footprint and history from many hundreds of years ago of the beautiful Otago region along with combining the wonderful present being the beautiful wines of this region. Starting with the Māori greeting the Hongi and the importance in establishing the connection with New Zealand and the land (Hongi may be explained only), then with a 20 minute cycle to Rippon Vineyard where the views over the lakes and mountains match the views of the vines. In tasting will be approximately 4-6 wines both white and Pinot Noir, these may include Osteiner, Riesling and more. Then from Rippon Vineyard we will bike to Maude Wines which willl include tastings of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and more will be in tasting through the day. (Dependent on Maude opening hours and availability. From Maude we have a 15 minute cycle to Aitkens Folly, we are once again connecting to the vines as they are onsite and learning more about the smallest family owned vineyard in Central Otago. In tasting here will be their delectable Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. After Aitkens Folly we continue along leisurely toward Wanaka town.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

What makes this tour unique is that we embrace the environment/Kaitiakitanga we are protectors and guardians of the land and reducing carbon emissions through e-biking and combine past (Māori history) and present (wines of Wanaka). Along this E-Bike tour you will get an insight into the Māori footprint and history from many hundreds of years ago of the beautiful Otago region along with combining the wonderful present being the beautiful wines of this region. To give you the authentic New Zealand experience in the beautiful Central Otago, South Island region.

What’s included?

Wine Tastings and Bottled Water
Use of bicycle

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

WanaHaka Tours

About operator:

Kia Ora and Welcome! WanaHaka® is focused on giving YOU a true Maori experience to connect you with the Tangata Whenua (people of the land). Wine Tours start from-: $139.00 for a 3 hr 'Short 'n Sweet' option of Wanaka and Tarras. $209.00 for the 4 hour Wine Tour with Maori Culture Wanaka, and 4 hour Wine Tour with Maori Culture Queenstown. The 2 above tours include cheese platters as well for 2 people plus. We will connect you with the Maori history and people of the land so you get the COMPLETE cultural experience. The Maori Powhiri/Welcome to Wanaka, Queenstown and Central Otago-: starts from $35 per person. It's usually performed at #thatwanakatree/tree in the water, at weddings and conferences as a welcome to our region. We would love to share our passion, Mana/Spirit and Maori history with you. At WanaHaka® Tours we believe "Culture is Connection", connecting with the people of the land provides the authentic, human connection.