New Zealand · DRINKING TOURS
The shortlist you would text a friend before they leave: 15 drinking tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the catch nobody mentions.
Queenstown’s Minus 5 Ice Bar serves two cocktails or mocktails in a dazzling room carved from 18 tonnes of ice.
“It was a lot of fun and the vibe and energy was good”
Tour Speight’s historic Dunedin brewery, learn New Zealand brewing history, and enjoy guided beer tastings for $16.
“Good history of founders and brewing process. Flight of 3 with refills so you could try a number of different types of beer. Nice gift shop with discount for going on the tour.”
Explore Gibbston wine country from Queenstown with tastings, craft beer, antipasti, local stories, and safe small-group transport.
“I couldn’t do the tour because the minimum number of participants was not met. There are cases where people want to participate in the tour but are not able to do so.”
Ride Cardrona’s high-country trails, cross rivers, hear gold-rush stories, and stop for a drink at the historic Cardrona Hotel.
“Guide was excellent and made sure we had the appropriate horse for our level of experience! The route we rode on was lovely and had good views of the Cadrona Valley!”
Tour Dunedin’s historic Speight’s Brewery, see old and modern brewing in one place, then taste award-winning beers for $28.
“Rosie gave me a tour of the more accessible areas. Very knowledgeable and great fun.”
Review of Ōpuke Thermal Pools in Methven, with adult-only pools, Southern Alps views, swim-up drinks, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“The best thing you have to be 18, no little people. Numbers are restricted so not over crowded a fabulous grown up experience”
Queenstown Ice Bar review: explore crystal-clear ice sculptures, enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, and stay warm in supplied winter gear.
“Had a really great experience. The drinks were really nice and it was very cold holding the ice cup even with the gloves provided. Well worth the money for the experience”
Review of Queenstown’s four-hour Kiwi Crawl, with five free shots, pizza, drink discounts, games, and practical tips for a fun night out.
“wanted to meet people while travelling - good variety of people, ages and venues, a fun night”
Explore Marlborough’s top wineries on a small-group tour from Blenheim or Renwick, with tastings, lunch views, and optional beer and chocolate stops.
“Great day with Darlene. She took us to some very interesting vineyards and showed us some very interesting wines. Great knowledge of the area too.”
Monteith’s Brewery Tour in Greymouth offers local beer stories, hands-on tasting, poured beers, and a take-home six-pack.
“Amazing, we got our complementary 6 pack, and lots of time to chat with our guide, which was awesome. My partner got to have my tasters aswell. Because I don't drink beer, this was an amazing way to celebrate purchasing a home, our engagement and our anniversary as well 😀 highly recommend”
Taste Waiheke wine, whisky, beer, olive oil, and local food on a scenic five-hour island tour with a friendly Kiwi guide.
“Kaz was a great tour and would definately do it again she is well worth the trip. Thank you”
Explore Auckland’s historic Vulcan Lane bars, taste local brews, and hear lively stories with a local guide for $30.
“We had such a great time with Darcy! The choices of bars really went well with the history timeline and his stories were well presented (hey hey hey!). I would recommend this tour as the guide, the bars and the beers were all top notch.”
Taste Hawke’s Bay wines at three wineries, visit a local ale house, enjoy snacks, and ride in comfort on a small-group Napier tour.
“Outstanding tour! Spent a half day touring different wineries around the Hawkes Bay region. We went to 3 different wineries and 1 brewery for craft beer/cider. Every stop we made was great and the wine was excellent. The beer we samRead more”
Taste Hawke’s Bay wines, local beer and cider on a small-group Napier tour with lunch, hotel pickup and expert local guides.
“Fantastic tour, great company, great friendly guides and quick to respond. Definitely a must do and would do it again for sure.”
Queenstown Ice Bar Crawl review: five bars, ice bar entry, five shots, pizza, games, discounts, and practical tips for a late night out.
“Wonderful! I loved getting to experience multiple bars and pick out my favorites to return to!”
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