This 18 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:
Lime Tree Lodge
Day 4: Full day exploring the Central Otago Wineries renowned for their Pinot Noir
Accommodation:
Lime Tree 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:
Merivale Manor House
Day 7: Explore the charming village of Akaroa
Accommodation:
Merivale Manor House
Day 8: Enjoy the Waipara wine region on the way to Kaikoura
Accommodation:
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Day 9: Head north onto the port town of Picton
Accommodation:
Sennen House, Picton
Day 10: A full day tour exploring the Marlborough Vineyards
Accommodation:
Sennen House, Picton
Day 11: Departing Picton you'll cruise through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds, then cross the Cook Strait to Wellington
Accommodation:
Parehua Resort Martinborough
Day 12: Taste the Martinborough wine region today
Accommodation:
Parehua Resort Martinborough
Day 13: Journey to New Zealand's largest wine region, the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Day 14: Enjoy a day exploring the Hawkes Bay, add on a half day wine tour or a chocolate experience
Accommodation:
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Day 15: Take the short trip to Lake Taupo
Accommodation:
Chalet Eiger
Day 16: Travel north to Auckland, the City of Sails
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 17: Explore the boutique vineyards on the island retreat of Waiheke
Accommodation:
Fable Auckland
Day 18: Depart Auckland today