Queenstown to Auckland 16 day Wine Region Explorer

This 16 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: Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington

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: Private Transfer Christchurch Train Station to your accommodation

15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: Queenstown to Auckland 16 day 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 Luxury Lodge

Day 4: Full day exploring the Central Otago Wineries renowned for their Pinot Noir
Accommodation: Tin Tub Luxury 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: Te Waonui Forest Retreat

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

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

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: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 11: Journey to New Zealand's largest wine region - the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 12: Enjoy a day exploring the Hawkes Bay and this evening a travelling gourmet experience
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 13: Take the short trip to Lake Taupo
Accommodation: Acacia Cliffs Lodge

Day 14: Travel north to Auckland, the City of Sails
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 15: Explore the boutique vineyards on the island retreat of Waiheke
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 16: Depart Auckland today