The name Nga Waka was chosen to reflect the sense of place, and it is taken from Nga Waka A Kupe (The Canoes of Kupe).
The winery produces small volumes of fine Martinborough wine from estate-grown grapes, which surround the village of Martinborough. Visitors to the winery can enjoy tutored tastings at their new, immersive cellar door, showcasing their offerings of mainly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Rose (from Pinot Noir).
Tutored Tastings at Nga Waka
Nga Waka offers Tutored Tastings at their new, immersive cellar door. The Tutored Tasting includes wines from their library stock alongside current releases, taking about 30-40 minutes for up to 6 people. To book, visitors can email Nga Waka with their preferred time, date, and phone number or book online.
Sustainable Winegrowing
Nga Waka is an accredited member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. This program ensures that wineries are continuously improving their sustainable management practices. Nga Waka takes pride in their sustainable winemaking processes and visitors will have peace of mind knowing they are supporting an environment-conscious establishment.
Discover the Wairarapa Wine Region
Martinborough is the hub of the Wairarapa region, and visitors can enjoy a scenic drive over Remutaka Hill from Wellington to Martinborough. Spend a long weekend or a short getaway exploring this wine region, and take a cycle through some of the world-renowned vineyards.
Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival
The Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival takes place on the banks of the Ruamahunga River every February. Here, visitors can spend the day listening to local musicians and sampling local wines paired with great food, an excellent opportunity to experience the Wairarapa wine offerings.
Plan Your Visit to Nga Waka
Visitors can plan their visit to Nga Waka by booking a tutored tasting or visiting the winery outside of these sessions. Nga Waka also produces premium olive oil from their grove, which visitors can purchase to take home.