New Zealand Wine Region Explorer

This 18 day tour starts in Queenstown and finishes in Auckland.

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: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

Included activity: Pinot to Palliser Guided Tour with Martinborough Wine Tours

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: Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)

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

Included activity: 30 Minute Whale Watch Explorer with Wings over Whales Kaikoura

17 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: 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