THE BEST culinary and foodie tours in South Island (Updated November 2026)

South Island, New Zealand

Check out the Top 10 South Island Food & Culinary Tours. Eat like a Local & Experience the Foodie Delights of South Island.

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm …More

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A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,364)
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$96
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting …More

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Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (717)
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$158
Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese

Relax with a drink as you bask in the evening light on the lake! This one hour cruise has one wine, beer, RTD or soft …More

Relax with a drink as you bask in the evening light on the lake! This one hour cruise has one wine, beer, RTD or soft...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.5 (108)
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$40
Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road. …More

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road....

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (492)
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$113
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

This is the best wine tour in Christchurch/Canterbury. You will visit some of the best wineries in North Canterbury on the all-inclusive Waipara Wine Experience …More

This is the best wine tour in Christchurch/Canterbury. You will visit some of the best wineries in North Canterbury on the all-inclusive Waipara Wine Experience...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (165)
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$114
Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour 12 Tastings & Platters

Discover Queenstown’s wine and craft beer scene on the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour — with 12+ tastings and a generous charcuterie platter included. …More

Discover Queenstown’s wine and craft beer scene on the Twilight Wine & Craft Beer Tour — with 12+ tastings and a generous charcuterie platter included....

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (375)
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$149
COMBO Admission: Puzzling World, Wanaka

Enjoy this iconic, unique attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience.  Encouraging …More

Enjoy this iconic, unique attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience.  Encouraging...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (92)
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$19
Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch

Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their …More

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Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (742)
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$164
Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

Start your evening cruising along the waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown aboard the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship, built in 1912. Step inside the …More

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Start your evening cruising along the waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown aboard the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship, built in 1912. Step inside the...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (637)
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$107
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

Enjoy over 145 years of brewing history as the guides take you through the interactive brewery tour. Learn in a guided small group with a …More

Enjoy over 145 years of brewing history as the guides take you through the interactive brewery tour. Learn in a guided small group with a...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (693)
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$26
Queenstown Wine Tour: Two Wine Regions & Wine Cave | NZ Guide

Go Beyond the Usual Queenstown Wine Tour Travel beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route, through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge and into Bannockburn, exploring two of …More

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Go Beyond the Usual Queenstown Wine Tour Travel beyond the usual Gibbston wine-tour route, through the spectacular Kawarau Gorge and into Bannockburn, exploring two of...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (225)
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$136
Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

This tour is for Cruise Ship passengers arriving in Picton, New Zealand Explore New Zealand's premier wine region on this 5-6 hr tour from Picton. Visit four …More

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This tour is for Cruise Ship passengers arriving in Picton, New Zealand Explore New Zealand's premier wine region on this 5-6 hr tour from Picton. Visit four...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (80)
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$150
Beyond the Vines Full-Day Small-Group Marlborough Wine Tour

Beyond the Vines is a full-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton or Blenheim with The Original Marlborough Wine Tours. You visit five handpicked wineries over …More

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Beyond the Vines is a full-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton or Blenheim with The Original Marlborough Wine Tours. You visit five handpicked wineries over...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (472)
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$144
Gourmet Food & Wine Tour Queenstown: 4 wineries & 5 dish lunch

Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide …More

Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (388)
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$192
Queenstown 4 hour Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Cave Tour & Antipasto

Classic Wine Tour - Running Daily 1:30pm - 5:30pm Get a real taste for Central Otago wines with an interactive afternoon tour through Queenstown’s neighbouring …More

Classic Wine Tour - Running Daily 1:30pm - 5:30pm Get a real taste for Central Otago wines with an interactive afternoon tour through Queenstown’s neighbouring...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$141
Wanaka Wine Tours - Boutique Tour

Explore the remarkable vineyards and stunning scenery throughout Central Otago and Wanaka.  You will taste gorgeous award winning wines from the little gems that are …More

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Explore the remarkable vineyards and stunning scenery throughout Central Otago and Wanaka.  You will taste gorgeous award winning wines from the little gems that are...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (84)
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$170
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where …More

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (344)
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$158
'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful …More

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$109
Christchurch Inner City Lunchtime Food and Culture Walking Tour

Āmiki offers immersive inner‑city walking tours that share the rich culture of Ōtautahi Christchurch with visitors from near and far. Our guided journeys weave through …More

Āmiki offers immersive inner‑city walking tours that share the rich culture of Ōtautahi Christchurch with visitors from near and far. Our guided journeys weave through...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (107)
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$122
Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

A very warm welcome from Lorelle, Greg & their team. “This is self-guided biking at its best & probably the most fun you'll have on …More

A very warm welcome from Lorelle, Greg & their team. “This is self-guided biking at its best & probably the most fun you'll have on...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (358)
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$40
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless …More

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (349)
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$59
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