Welcome to WanaHaka® Wine Tours & Māori Culture
Kia Ora and Welcome!
WanaHaka® is the Māori culture and Wine Tour experience in both Queenstown and Wānaka that is purely focused on delivering the past (Māori history) and the present (modern day culture connection & wine tours). It can be through a Māori welcome to truely connect with New Zealand and also with our vibrant and beautiful Central Otago wines and our tours.
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A 2.5/3 hour tour which forms the ’Express Wine Tour & Māori Culture'
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Gain a deeper insight into our heritage whilst enjoying the beautiful wines of this amazing Central Otago region
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Ideal from $149.00 per person in the Wānaka area
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Includes all tastings of 10-13 wines and transfers*
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There are three different tour options available from $149pp
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You will receive the authentic Māori culture & wine experience, visiting boutique and more personalized Central Otago wineries in the Wānaka, Tarras, Cromwell and Queenstown area
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Includes all tastings, cheese/grazing platter for 2 and transfers*
To truly connect with a country we must connect with the culture of the country. Our Māori Welcomes are unique, educational and designed to connect you on a more personable level with the culture of Aotearoa, New Zealand and can be done for families, friends, groups, conferences and weddings.
*minimum numbers apply on all experiences, the prices on the website exclude gst, gst is applied at checkout. Conditions apply.
"We had a wonderful day visiting fantastic vineyards with Joe Waide. He was the perfect guide, knowledgeable about the area and fun. It was wonderful to hear local legends and find out how they related to the wine we were tasting. The tour also included a delicious platter of local cheese and produce at one of our stops. It was a privilege to be given two Haka after we had visited our last tasting spot. Joe's Maori heritage made this wine tour a unique experience." — Michelle, Manchester, UK
Our Company’s Credentials
Our focus is to provide a wine experience and Māori culture experience that services YOU with exceptional experiences, superior service and inspiration that will create friends for life.
WanaHaka® received the Trip Advisors Certificate of Excellence Award for our visitor experiences. Only the top 10 percent of businesses listed on Trip Advisors receive this prestigious award for their hospitality excellence and consistently outstanding traveler reviews.
WanaHaka® also received the Silver Sustainable Tourism Business Award for consistently exceeding visitor expectations and continuously improving our economic, social and environmental performance to ensure the tourism product we deliver is a genuine, constantly improving sustainable experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WanaHaka?
WanaHaka is a boutique, guided wine tour and cultural experience operator based in Central Otago, serving Wanaka, Queenstown, and the surrounding regions. We create hosted, carefully curated experiences that connect visitors with the land, people, and stories behind the wines of this remarkable region.
Our wine tours are fully guided and designed for guests who want to relax, explore, and enjoy Central Otago’s vineyards without the stress of planning or self-driving. Along the way, Māori cultural storytelling and connection are woven naturally into the experience, offering deeper insight into the history and significance of the land.
Whether you’re visiting Wanaka or Queenstown, WanaHaka offers authentic, small-group experiences that blend world-class wines with meaningful cultural connection, all delivered with warmth, knowledge, and care.
Who runs WanaHaka?
WanaHaka is a locally owned, Māori-led tour operator with deep roots in Central Otago. Our experiences are led by hosts who share authentic stories, cultural knowledge, and regional insight.
What makes WanaHaka different from other tour operators?
WanaHaka combines guided wine tours with meaningful Māori cultural experiences, offering guests a deeper connection to place, people, and local heritage — not just a standard wine tour.
What kind of experiences does WanaHaka offer?
WanaHaka offers boutique, guided wine tours and Māori cultural experiences that connect guests to the people, land, and stories of Central Otago.
Where do WanaHaka tours operate?
Our tours operate across Central Otago, including Wanaka and Queenstown, visiting selected local wineries and experience locations.
Are WanaHaka tours guided?
Yes. All WanaHaka experiences are fully guided and hosted, allowing guests to relax and enjoy a curated experience without needing to self-drive or plan logistics.