The Northland
Great for those interested to understand more about the founding of New Zealand, taking a day to sail and have lunch within the bay and enjoy gorgeous vistas from within boutique wineries.
Auckland
Surrounding New Zealand's largest city are tasting rooms. A quick day trip or overnight to Waiheke Island is also a fantastic way to experience some of the regions best vineyards and other delicacies- including small batch olive oil.
Hawke's Bay
The seaside city of Napier was rebuilt int he art deco style after an earthquake in the 1930s. Today Hawke's Bay is the highest exporter of wine outside of Marlborough. The region is well known for its farm-to-table cuisine and restaurants.
Wellington & The Wairarapa
The capitol of New Zealand is a foody town through and through, with some of the country's top chefs serving a range of tastes and styles. An hour's drive from the CBD is the Wairarapa region and the small hamlet of Martinborough- built around the area's wine houses.
Nelson
Located at the top of the South Island Nelson does not have the name recognition of nearby Marlborough, but is a great location for shopping, accessing the Abel Tasman National Park and visiting local wineries.
Marlborough
Vineyards as far as the eye can see, Marlborough put New Zealand wine on the world map and today is a powerhouse for exporting some of the best Sav Blanc in the world.
Canterbury
History and gorgeous vistas are readily found throughout the "Winterless North" and a visit here should include a trip to the boutique wineries set in breathtaking landscapes.
Otago
History and gorgeous vistas are readily found throughout the "Winterless North" and a visit here should include a trip to the boutique wineries set in breathtaking landscapes.
