New Zealand · DRINKING TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 9 drinking tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Step into Minus 5 Ice Bar at Queenstown Steamer Wharf for 1 hour of crystal-clear ice, plus 2 cocktails or mocktails, all for $29.
“It was a good activity to experience but as the name suggests it is very cold. Recommend bringing your own gloves, they do provided you with some but they are quite thin. Definitely recommend activity :)”
Small-group Speight’s Brewery tour in Dunedin, NZ. Learn NZ beer history and get guided tastings plus beer pouring tips for $16.
“Interesting overview about how beer was brewed "back in the day". Annika was a great tour guide. She told some fun stories about the original owners of the brewery.”
Queenstown afternoon wine and beer tour in Gibbston with transport, 3 tasting stops, and an antipasto platter to finish the day.
“We had an incredible evening being able to get a taste of some NZ beer and wine. Danny was our guide and he was fantastic - very friendly, professional and took good care of us. We enjoyed all of the stops and found it a good value!!!”
Intermediate+ horseback trek in Cardrona, Wanaka, with gold-rush tales, river crossings, and a stop for a free hotel drink.
“I had a lovely time on Stu! He had a personality and kept everyone in line. The trek is through mild hills with lovely scenery- sheep, deer (a baby was born during our trek!), cows, and lupins galore. Truly a beautiful and memorable experiRead more”
A guided walk through Speight’s Brewery in Dunedin, followed by a guided beer tasting in the iconic tasting room.
“Rosie gave me a tour of the more accessible areas. Very knowledgeable and great fun.”
Adults-only solar thermal pools in Methven with a swim-up bar, robes, and Southern Alps views. 2 hours from Christchurch area.
“The visit to the thermal pools was fantastic. The chance the relax, detox and rejuvenate was well worth the drive. It was an amazing experience.”
Queenstown Ice Bar beside Skyline Gondola. 1 hour, warm gear included, ice-carved rooms, premium cocktails or mocktails in ice glasses.
“Brilliant experience. Ice sculptures were incredible. The cocktails were absolutely delicious and boozy. The guide Lucy was so lovely & made it a great experience for myself and my friend. The music was great and smashing the ice cup at the end was the highlight for sure! Highly recommend this place !”
Half-day Marlborough wine and beer tour from Blenheim with door-to-door pickup, tastings at 3-4 wineries, and an optional brewery stop.
“Just loved the guide, Maurice. He chose some great wineries. The people on the tour were really fun.”
Wellington craft beer half-day tour with hotel pickup and four brewery tastings, including Baylands and Garage Project, plus brewer chats.
“My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this brewery tour!! We checked out most of the Wellington breweries on our own, but don’t drive in other countries, and this tour brought us away from Wellington to Lower and Upper Hutte. All 4 were breweRead more”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
