WAIKANAE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Full-Day Wairarapa Winery Tour: Pinot Noir to Pinot Gris across Opaki, Gladstone and Martinborough
A guided full-day winery tour through the Wairarapa visiting Opaki, Gladstone and Martinborough, this guide lays out the route, highlights and practical details for the Kaewa Tours experience.
Full-Day Wairarapa Winery Tour: Pinot Noir to Pinot Gris across Opaki, Gladstone and Martinborough.
Stretching from the Masterton outskirts at Opaki through Gladstone to the famed village vineyards of Martinborough, this full-day Wairarapa winery tour threads together three distinct wine areas where local Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris sit at the centre of a day of tastings and vineyard scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three Distinct Wine Areas
The route links the Wairarapa's three separate wine zones — Opaki (Masterton), Gladstone and Martinborough — each with its own vineyard character and microclimate.
From Pinot Noir to Pinot Gris
Tastings on the tour showcase the region's pinot-focused output as well as a broader range of varieties, from Pinot Noir through to Pinot Gris.
Guided Full-Day Tastings
This is a guided, full-day experience that combines vineyard visits and curated tastings to introduce the region's winemaking heritage and styles.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over the course of a full day you move through the Wairarapa's varied vineyard landscapes, stopping at multiple cellar doors for guided tastings and to take in vineyard views — a paced itinerary that connects Masterton's Opaki area, Gladstone and the intimate rows of Martinborough.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full-day guided tour with a listed duration of 8 hours.
No specific gear requirements are provided for this tour in the supplied information.
Meeting location is flexible within Wellington.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is a full-day experience with a duration of 8 hours.
Where do we meet the group?
The meeting location is flexible within Wellington.
Is there a minimum age to join?
Yes — the tour is for adults only; participants must be 18 years or older.
Which wine areas does the tour visit?
The itinerary covers three Wairarapa wine areas: Opaki (Masterton), Gladstone and Martinborough.
What kinds of wines will we taste?
Tastings highlight the region's pinot-focused range, from Pinot Noir to Pinot Gris and other local varieties.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by Kaewa Tours.