Classic New Zealand Wine Trail
Tourist Attractions
The following attractions are organised as part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail tour.
Winery / Wine Museum tour
Take a guided walk through a working winery to see and understand the process of wine making. Learn more about the grape varietals, and the environmental influences that shape the wine. If you are lucky you may be able to enjoy barrel samples.
Image: Hawke's Bay Inc.
Inter-Island Ferry
Wine Spectator calls it "one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world", and we agree.
Interislander is the New Zealand ferry service which crosses the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The 92 km, three hour journey between Wellington and Picton is one of New Zealand's most iconic tourist experiences, and one of the most spectacular cruises in the world.
Vines to Wines
There can be few ways to learn as much about wine, as hearing it first hand, from the hand that blends it. Share wines with a local winemaker - sample their product, understand their philosophies and influences, and appreciate the entire production process from vine to wine.
Optional Afternoon Activities (other than sleeping under a tree or taking a plunge into the pool)
Hawke’s Bay (Days 1, 2 and 3):
- Wine tastings by horse and cart – or on your bike!
- Play a round of golf at the world-class international Cape Kidnappers Golf Course with its remarkable cliff-top setting.
- Walking tour of the Napier’s famous Art Deco Quarter
- Visit the Cape Kidnappers gannet colony
Wairarapa (Days 4, 5 and 6):
- Meet with artists, artisans and antique dealers in a range of fascinating galleries and stores.
- Helicopter flights over the rugged and beautiful "Southern Coast".
- Wilderness trout fishing
Wellington (Days 7):
- Visit Te Papa, "Our Place", New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum.
- Relax at one of the cities many Day Spa's.
Marlborough (Days 8, 9 and 10):
- Wine tastings by coach, private car, or on your bike!
- Kayak through the Marlborough Sounds
- Go swimming with dolphins
- Walk part of the Queen Charlotte Walkway
Tour Map
- Learn the origins of wine making in New Zealand with a guided tour of a Winery and Wine Museum
- Learn Maori myths and legends.
- Taste “the world’s best sauvignon blanc”.
- Explore Wellington harbour and the beautiful Marlborough Sounds by boat and bicycle.
- Sample wines with a local wine-maker; share their passion and understand their philosophy.
| Type of Tour | Road |
| Trip Length | 11 days |
| Total Distance | 533 km’s (333 miles) |
| Daily Average | 48 km’s (30 miles) |
| Terrain | Combination of flat and hills |
| Start | Napier |
| End | Blenheim* |
| Includes |
Winery and wine museum tour |
| Meals included: |
9 Breakfasts All lunch and evening meals include 3 (or more) courses and include wine |
| Trip Price | $7,999 NZD (incl GST) |
| Single Supplement | $3,999 NZD (incl GST) |
| Private Tour | Add 30% |
| Tour Start Dates |
6th - 16th Jan 2013 3rd - 13th Feb 2013 17th - 27th Feb 2013 3rd - 13th Mar 2013 |
| Trip Price | $7,999 NZD |
| Single Supplement | $3,999 NZD |
| Private Tour | Add 30% |
Prices include all sales taxes (GST)
To book this tour on an exclusive basis for you or your group, add 30% to overall tour cost. Click here for more information: Private Tours
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