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South Island Wine & Beer Experiences

Wine & Beer ExperiencesNew Zealand Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of Wine & Beer Experiences around South Island. Below you will find a brief description of each featured experience within the Wine & Beer - Gourmet Category.

Click on the individual experiences to view further information such as departure information, prices, participant requirements and further general details for your selected Wine & Beer Experience. From here you will be able to buy a gift voucher or make a secure reservation for your selected Wine & Beer Experience.

All of the experiences listed below can be booked for a specific date or provided as a gift voucher. Our gift vouchers are valid for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase and make ideal gifts for special occassions such as christmas, birthdays, weddings, engagements, graduations, retirement, fathers day, mothers day, as well as great corporate rewards.

Experience gift vouchers can be emailed or posted directly to the lucky recipient. Alternatively, they can be sent to you, so you can present the voucher yourself.

South Island Wine & Beer Experiences

Blended Savignon Blanc TourOn this Blended Savignon Blanc Tour you can visit up to 5 wineries of your choice in the Marlbourough region. You can also visit the Chocolate Shoppe if time permits.


Marlborough Special Reserve Winery TourOur Marlborough Special Reserve Winery Tour is a relaxing, fun "unforgetabubble" experience that gives you the opportunity to enjoy this regions famous wine in the comfort in our new Mercedes van. We pick you up from your accommodation in Marlborough and drop you back off there after the tour.


North Canterbury Wine Trail ExperienceSample the fruits of North Canterbury on this extensive wine trail tour. Visit four of the area's boutique wineries famous for a variety of red and white wines. Lunch is optional as you savour and perhaps purchase some of South Island's unique wine blends.


Full Day Hanmer Springs ExperienceExperience the natural beauty and exciting activities on offer in Hanmer Springs. Take the day to enjoy either a jetboat ride down the white water rapids of Waiau Gorge, a therapeutic massage at the thermal pools, or a game of golf. With lunch provided at the Garden House Café and an afternoon wine tasting you are sure to remember this experience for many days to come.


Waipara Heli-Wine TrailTry a unique wine trail and tasting experience through the Waipara wine district. Depart from Christchurch and head north over the Waimakariri River taking in views of the city and Canterbury Plains whilst tracking for the Waipara wine district. Waipara’s latitude equates to that of the south of France in the Northern Hemisphere.


Christchurch Tramway Cocktail ExperienceGuests board their exclusive private tram and enjoy the mouth-watering selections of bite sized canapés and a selection of New Zealand beers, sparkling wines, soft drinks and juice. The hour can be booked with or without canapés.


Christchurch Tram Cocktail Hour and Dining ExperienceCombine the unique Christchurch Tram with Christchurch’s leading restaurants. Guests enjoy the Cocktail Hour Experience followed by the choice of dining at 3 amazing restaurants. A great mix of Christchurch's classic tram and modern restaurants.


5 Day Marlborough Wineries TourTravel through the magnificent Southern Alps and journey down the wild east coastline to Kaikoura, New Zealand's internationally acclaimed Whale Watching destination. Enroute see the magnificent West Coast Punakaiki Blow Holes, visit the city of Nelson and tour the popular wineries of Marlborough.


Gibbston Valley Scenic Wine Tasting ExperienceEnjoy wines of the Gibbston Valley region and also marvel at the views over Queenstown and the wine growing region on this helicopter and wine trail combo. This package is perfect for those who wish to explore the scenic posibilities of the region, with a spot of wine tasting.


HELICOPTER LUNCH & WINERY TOUR FOR TWO, Helicopter Flight, Flight & FlyingExperience Marlborough’s famous wine region from a whole new perspective. You and a friend will board your helicopter and embark on an aerial adventure over the award-winning vineyards and wineries before landing for a winery tour and delicious lunch!


WINE TASTING TOUR, Food & Beverage Tasting, GourmetIf you have a love for the finer things in life then a wine tasting tour of the scenic Wakatipu region is sure to have you sampling some of the best wines! Our experienced guides deliver a fun, friendly and personalised wine tour, perfect for anyone from the wine aficionado or simple enthusiast!


New Zealand Explorer wishes you a memorable experience.


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