Top 10 Beer Tastings & Tours in New Zealand, New Zealand

New Zealand may be best known for its wine, but this tour is for the beer-lovers out there. Set out on a 3-hour walking tour of Auckland, tasting delicious craft brews with an informative guide. You’ll visit three locations ranging from historical pubs and brewhouses to newer bars; four to six beer tastings are included at each venue, and the last stop comes with a food pairing. Numbers are limited to 14 people, providing a small-group experience.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Beer tasting, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified

You've heard about Wellington's Craft beer reputation, now discover it for yourself. We take you to four of Wellington's finest breweries for tastings and the stories behind the scenes. We head around scenic Oriental Parade to Parrot Dog brewery. Next we continue around the rugged south coast to Garage Project, recently voted NZ's best craft beer brewery. Then we stop in at Panhead in Tory St to taste their Supercharger, regularly voted NZ's best craft beer. We finish up with last orders at the Fork and Brewer in Bond St.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Craft Beer tasting, Private driver/guide with live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join this wonderful tour to enjoy tastings at three different wineries and the chef's gourmet platter with a glass of wine at Mission Estate Winery. * Spend time absorbing the history of the 170 year old Estate. *Select your own wine to accompany the gourmet platter. *Choose between wine or beer tasting at the Urban Winery. *Seated tasting at Linden Estate in the picturesque Esk Valley. *Stop in the vineyard and discuss growing grapes for wine making. *Conclude with complimentary wine,cheese and biscuits out among the vines, T

Inclusions: Wine-tasting fees, Chef's platter with glass of Estate Range wine at Mission Estate Winery, Wine, cheese and biscuits, Tour of the barrel hall and the Golden Egg fermentor at The Urban winery, Grape-growing and vineyard management discussion at Linden Estate, Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day private craft beer tour from your cruise ships arrival in Wellington. On this informative and fun private tour you will visit the breweries that have made Wellington the craft beer capital of New Zealand. After a "behind the scenes' tour of the Kereru Brewery, you will lunch at Art of Pizza, famous for their New York style pizzas, with Kereru craft beer on tap for the perfect match. Enjoy an afternoon visiting four more craft beer breweries before you return to your cruise ship in Wellington or to a craft beer bar of choice.

Inclusions: Private tour, Bottled water, Lunch, Craft Beer tasting, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join our small Wine Tour group to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. - 5.5 hours Visit 3 very different Wineries plus an Ale House - Boutique Winery set in the world famous Gimblett Gravels Learn about the region, how, why, and what Wines are produced in what is often regarded as the “Premium Wine Region in New Zealand”. - 2nd boutique Winery set in sheep growing country. Walk around the Vineyards learning the Wine making process from the Vine to the Bottle, This is New Zealand’s only Vegetarian (Vegan) certified Winery, a “must do” experience. Maybe swap the Vine to bottle tour for a Platter? - The oldest Winery in New Zealand. Here you will learn about the history dating back from the 1830’s in Lyon France - Finally finish at an Ale House You will finish the tour with a small souvenir, and a souvenir Wine glass. All tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included in the tour price. Tour is door to door within Napier on the day

Inclusions: Wine tasting, 3 glasses of beer, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Visit four of Wellington and the Hutt Valley’s best craft breweries with tastings at each location. Tour includes an in depth brewery tour led by brewery staff. Enjoy a range of locally made craft beers at each location and share in the passion these producers have for their products.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Local driver/guide with onboard commentary, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in private vehicle or mini-van, All tasting fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals (optional), Takeaway purchases (optional)

The ultimate craft beer experience over 6 hours, visiting 4 unique locations. The tour commences with a beer and food paired lunch and includes tastings at the other locations. Also included is a behind the scenes brewery tour.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Beverages (beer tastings), Lunch, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Snacks

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Departs 2:00pm Winter 3:00pm Summer. A tour of Tauranga city taking in the sights of early european settlements, the battle of Gate Pa, views of the harbour, local history and how Tauranga grew to be the city it is today. Finishes with a complimentary glass of wine or beer at The Clarence boutique hotel.

Inclusions: 11 seater modern, clean air conditioned minivan for your comfort and safety, Live commentary on board, Local driver/guide, Tauranga CBD accomodation pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

The ultimate craft beer experience over 6 hours, visiting 4 unique locations. The tour commences with a beer and food paired lunch and includes tastings at the other locations. Also included is a behind the scenes brewery tour.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Beverages, Bottled water, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Lunch, Snacks

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Winery Tours Hawke’s Bay will take you off the beaten track with an intimate and relaxed wine tour of boutique wineries within Hastings, Havelock North and Napier, Hawke’s Bay. Our passionate, wine-loving tour guides will help you explore and experience the places where real magic happens. Talk to Hawke’s Bay winemakers: learn of their passions, their history and their future. Taste their amazing local wines and go behind the scenes to discover what makes their wines unique. 100% New Zealand owned and operated, you can trust us to show you to the real Hawke’s Bay.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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