New Zealand · DRINKING TOURS
Good bar nights fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Step into Queenstown's Minus 5 Ice Bar for an hour of ice sculptures, two cocktails or mocktails, music, photos, and Antarctic-style fun.
“We had a blast! Such a unique experience, with impressive ice sculptures and great drinks! Good for singles, couples and families (plenty of mocktails for the little ones). If you have a spare 30-45 minutes while in Queenstown, this is a must do!”
Tour Dunedin’s historic Speight’s Brewery, see old and modern brewing floors, then sample beers with a guide for $16.
“Very educational and informative tour. Thomas was great tour guide. Loved the tastings at the end! Was interesting hearing an about Mr Speight!”
Taste Central Otago wines and craft beer at three Gibbston stops, with Queenstown transfers, local stories, and an antipasto platter.
“The tour was so much fun and had a great group to enjoy our tinn my e with. Kevin our tour guide was great!!!”
Ride through Cardrona’s high country, cross the river, learn gold-rush history, and stop for a drink at the historic Cardrona Hotel.
“This was such a great trip! My daughter’s (20 and 11) and I did this trek and it was great. My 11 yr old and I have never been on a horse, Emily was so helpful and careful with my daughter. She was scared to keep going after the first time we startRead more”
Tour Dunedin’s 144-year-old Speight’s Brewery, see historic and modern brewing areas, then sample the South Island’s famous beers.
“Fun tour, interesting to hear the history, see the old parts of the brewery—giant tanks and the like. Very nice people and a great scene in the tasting room at the end—they pass out flights/samplers of the various beers, I went back for 2nds and 3rds…everybody was rolling and having a great time!”
Relax in Ōpuke’s adults-only solar pools, enjoy Southern Alps views, and order drinks from the swim-up bar during a two-hour Methven escape.
“Adults only area is excellent, food was great and facilities nice and clean. Would recommend”
Queenstown Ice Bar review: enjoy cocktails in hand-carved ice surroundings, with warm gear, music, photos, and a one-hour central Queenstown visit.
“We had a great time. An experience you won't regret. A must do in Queenstown.”
Taste Marlborough wines at 3 to 4 wineries, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and ride in comfort on this small-group Blenheim tour.
“Cameron was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable in all things wine related and very friendly! Our entire group had a fantastic time!!!”
Review Monteith’s Brewery Tour in Greymouth, with beer tasting, pouring lessons, a mixed six-pack, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Very interesting and informative Host. Great value. No hassles. However, They did forget our Monteiths Passports. Very nice restaurant and very good food.”
Sample Wellington craft beer at Baylands, Panhead and Garage Project with brewery visits, local stories, hotel pickup and a small group van.
“Tour was for birthday surprise but would repeat the tour with mates any time. Phil, driver/owner was interactive and got to understand my preference for craft beer styles and where to visit based on what my likes were. Although the tour had Read more”
Review of Auckland’s private night tour, with Devonport, Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, SkyBar cocktail, and museum views.
“Great personalised experience, Carlos remained flexible and we went and viewed some boats , as we discovered interests in chatting!”
Pick an island, a lake or a cave.
