Wanaka
Alpine wines with lakeside charm
Discover boutique wineries nestled between dramatic mountain ranges and the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wanaka, producing elegant cool-climate wines.
Personalise Your Perfect Wine Day
Free to build with a free account. Pay only when you take it on the road.
What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Wanaka
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What's Included
Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 5 reviews
Wanaka scenery + wine exploration was magic. The tour wove landscape, history and wine knowledge together in a way that just worked.
We had NO idea Wanaka had a wine scene until Wine Trails. The tour showed us a completely different side of the town. So glad we did it.
Shorter tour but quality over quantity. Altitude winemaking stories were fascinating. Good audio, easy to use.
Such a unique experience. Wanaka wines are genuinely different from the rest of CO. The narration explains why really well.
Lovely surprise. We were going to skip wine and just hike but so glad we didn't.
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How It Works
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Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Māori Point Vineyard
Pembroke Wines & Spirits Wānaka
Maude Wines
Aitken's Folly Vineyard
Verve
Wanaka wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Wanaka?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Wanaka 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 Wanaka wine trail?
The Wanaka trail covers 6+ 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 Wanaka?
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 Wanaka directly through the app as well.
How much does the Wanaka self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Wanaka 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.
Where does the Wanaka wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Wanaka, Cromwell, Luggate, Crown Range, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.