Signature Wine Experiences

Luxury Accommodation. Exceptional Wines. Unforgettable People.

Experience the best of the Wairarapa through an exclusive partnership between Ranginui Retreat and wineinsights.

These carefully curated Wairarapa wine tour packages combine luxury accommodation, outstanding local food, premium wines and private hosted wine experiences, giving you access to the people and places that make the Wairarapa one of New Zealand's most exciting wine regions.

Hosted by John Penney, founder of wineinsights and a WSET Level 3 (Distinction) wine educator, every experience is designed to take you beyond the cellar door. Meet passionate winemakers, visit exceptional vineyards and enjoy exclusive tastings that most visitors never experience.

Each evening, return to the peace and privacy of Ranginui Retreat for a seasonal three-course dinner prepared with the finest local produce and matched with premium Wairarapa wines.

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a memorable wine escape, we invite you to choose one of our three Signature Wine Experiences.

To book call Ranginui Retreat  on +64 27 389 2815 or email info@ranginuiretreat.co.nz

 

1.   The Winemaker's Escape

Three Nights | Our Signature Experience -

$3,660 for 2 people until 30 September; $4,125 for 2 people from 1 October 2026 

The ultimate Wairarapa food and wine holiday.

Enjoy three nights of luxury accommodation and an immersive wine journey through the Wairarapa, and a day exploring the Wairarapa before returning to Ranginui Retreat for an exclusive hosted tasting at neighbouring Bijou Estate.

Meet the winemaker, hear the stories behind the wines and enjoy a bottle of Bijou wine to take home.*

Your package includes:

  • Three nights' luxury accommodation

  • Gourmet breakfasts each morning

  • Three-course dinner with matched Wairarapa wines each evening

  • A full-day private Greater Wairarapa Tour hosted by wineinsights

  • Private hosted tasting at Bijou Estate*

  • Meet the winemaker

  • Personalised itinerary planning

  • Local recommendations

*Subject to vineyard availability.

2.  The Hidden Wairarapa

Two Nights | Boutique Wineries. Extraordinary Stories -

$3,090 for 2 people until 30 September; $3,400 for 2 people from 1 October 2026 

Go beyond the well-known labels to discover family-owned vineyards and passionate winemakers that few visitors ever meet in an exclusive Wairarapa wine tour.

Your package includes:

  • Two nights' luxury accommodation

  • Gourmet breakfasts

  • Three-course dinner with matched local wines each evening

  • A full-day private Greater Wairarapa Wine Tour hosted by wineinsights

  • Boutique winery visits

  • Behind-the-scenes winery and barrel room experiences

  • Premium tastings

  • Lunch in Greytown

  • All tasting fees and transport

3.  The Martinborough Signature

Two Nights | Discover New Zealand's Iconic Pinot Noir Region -

$2,890 for 2 people until 30 September; $3,200 for 2 people from 1 October 2026 

Perfect for couples looking for a luxury weekend exploring the famous Martinborough wine village.

Your package includes:

  • Two nights' luxury accommodation at Ranginui Retreat

  • Gourmet breakfasts each morning

  • Three-course dinner with matched Wairarapa wines each evening

  • A full-day private Martinborough Wine Tour hosted by wineinsights

  • Five premium winery visits

  • Expert-guided tastings

  • Vineyard lunch

  • All tasting fees and transport

 

Planning an independent itinerary?

If you are planning your own itinerary or accommodation across New Zealand, you can view my independent, expert-led Greater Wairarapa & Martinborough Private Day Tours here.