Gisborne
First to see the sun, first to pour the wine
New Zealand's Chardonnay capital, where abundant sunshine and fertile river plains produce generous, fruit-driven wines on the East Cape.
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Walk-in friendly stops
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Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 3 reviews
Gisborne is the hidden gem of NZ wine and this tour proves it. The Chardonnay here is world class. Narration was really informative.
We came for the surf and stayed for the wine. The tour introduced us to producers we never would've found. Gisborne is special.
First to see the sun, first to try the wine. Loved the laid-back Gisborne vibe and the tour matched it perfectly. No rush, just good wine.
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Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Bushmere Estate
Matawhero Winery
Millton Vineyards & Winery
Gisborne Wine Centre
Wrights Vineyard and Winery
Gisborne wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Gisborne?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Gisborne wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Gisborne wine trail?
The Gisborne trail covers 5+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Gisborne?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Gisborne directly through the app as well.
How much does the Gisborne self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Gisborne is a one-time $14.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
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