New Zealand Wine Region Explorer

This 17 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.

This incredible itinerary guides you through some of New Zealand's most fantastic wine regions, including Hawke's Bay, Martinborough, Marlborough, Waipara, and Central Otago. You'll savour each region with local wine experts, uncovering hidden gems and celebrated vineyards. The tour also features a breathtaking scenic flight over Queenstown, complete with a private picnic lunch that showcases the region's stunning beauty. In the evenings, you'll unwind in luxurious boutique lodges and hotels, ensuring a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

Included activity: Full Day Wine Tour with Martinborough Wine Tours - Lunch Included

Included activity: Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride

Included activity: Fullers Ferry Auckland to Waiheke Island (Return)

Included activity: Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour with Ananda

Included activity: Fullers Ferry Waiheke Island to Auckland

Included activity: Everything Queenstown Private Tour with Remarkable Scenic Tours

Included activity: Wanaka Classic Wine Tour

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

16 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: New Zealand Wine Region Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Queenstown
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 2: Explore Queenstown by air with the ultimate scenic flight and private picnic in Paradise
Accommodation: The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi

Day 3: Your rental car is delivered this morning, then cross the Crown Range to Wanaka
Accommodation: Tin Tub Lodge

Day 4: Full day exploring the Central Otago Wineries renowned for their Pinot Noir
Accommodation: Tin Tub Lodge

Day 5: Travel the spectacular Haast Pass to the West Coast and if you arrive early maybe take a Heli-hike tour of the glacier
Accommodation: Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Day 6: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 7: Discover the hidden gem that is the Waipara Valley or maybe explore the charming village of Akaroa
Accommodation: Orari Bed & Breakfast

Day 8: Head north onto the port town of Picton
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 9: A full day tour exploring the Marlborough Vineyards
Accommodation: Sennen House, Picton

Day 10: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds, then cross the Cook Strait to Wellington
Accommodation: Parehua Resort Martinborough

Day 11: Taste the Martinborough wine region today
Accommodation: Parehua Resort Martinborough

Day 12: Journey to New Zealand's largest wine region - the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 13: Enjoy a day exploring the Hawkes Bay and this evening a travelling gourmet experience
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 14: Take the short trip to Lake Taupo
Accommodation: Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Day 15: Travel north to Auckland, the City of Sails
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 16: Explore the boutique vineyards on the island retreat of Waiheke
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 17: Depart Auckland today