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

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: Collect your vehicle from the Queenstown Airport 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: The Observatory Hotel

Day 7: Discover the hidden gem that is the Waipara Valley or maybe explore the charming village of Akaroa
Accommodation: The Observatory Hotel

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: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 13: Enjoy a day exploring the Hawkes Bay, add on a half day wine tour or a chocolate experience
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 14: Take the short trip to Lake Taupo
Accommodation: Chalet Eiger

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