Wine Tour New Zealand

The wine region around Auckland to the northernmost tip is one of the oldest New Zealand wine regions, where some passionate immigrants started making wine around the early 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to some beautiful wineries that you should definitely visit, this wine region also offers you the opportunity to discover some of the best wines New Zealand has to offer. Most popular grape variaties grown here are the white Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, the red Merlot, Syrah and other well-known red grapes. Less known are the Pinotage, the Chambourcin or the white Viogniers. During your wine tour through this beautiful wine region, you should not miss Waiheke Island. Waiheke Island is also referred to as New Zealand’s wine island.

This wine region not only has beautiful wines, the northern part of the North Island also has beautiful nature. What you should not miss during your tour are Cape Renga, Bay of Islands, and some beautiful waterfalls.

There is no lack of accommodation. From authentic winery accommodation, preferably in Victorian architectural style, to modern wine hotels and bed & breakfasts with friendly locals, this region has everything to get your New Zealand wine tour off to a great start.

If you go a bit further south on the North Island, you will arrive at the wine region around Gisborne and further towards the capital Wellington. The sunny wine region near Gisborne produces some of the best wines New Zealand knows, such as the Clearview and Villa Maria Chardonnay in the Hawkes Bay wine region. These are just two examples of wines that you definitely want to taste while discovering this beautiful wine region.

There is also no lack of nature and sights. Rotorua with the many geysers that rise from the ground, the Taupo lake with the beautiful view of the Tangariro National Park, or beautiful romantic waterfalls are just some of the natural phenomena that you definitely want to see.

If you want to spend the night at a wine farm, the wine region of Gisborne and Napier offers excellent opportunities for an unforgettable stay. Sleeping in a wine hotel in the middle of the vineyards in a beautiful country house with majestic mountains in the background, so beautiful that you would actually want to stay there. Whether you want to explore New Zealand as wine country on a tighter or higher end budget, there is something for everyone. In the entire wine region of Gisborne, Hawkes Bay till Wellington, you’ll find a variety of bed & breakfasts, authentic wine farms, and other lodging options for every wine lover.

Marlborough is home to the most famous New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines. With good reason. These beautiful wines are made in the northernmost part of the South Island where more than three quarters of New Zealand wines come from and have enjoyed international fame since the early 1980s. As soon as you arrive in Picton by boat from Wellington, you are actually there more or less. A new page of your wine tour to New Zealand will open for you strightaway and not just one. The wine region around Picton and Marlborough offers you the opportunity to visit some award-winning and lesser known wineries that actually deserve it.

While exploring New Zealand’s largest wine region you will also be able to admire beautiful nature such as the Abel Tasman National Park or Kaikoura where you can spot whales every year on the way to Christchurch. There is also plenty of seals along the coast that you can easily spot from the car.

Along the way, while exploring New Zealand’s largest wine region, spend the night at some of the best wineries the country has to offer. Wineroundtrips.com has selected the best bed & breakfasts, wine farms and where possible authentic accommodation so that you can enjoy your wine tour through New Zealand in the best and most comfortable way.

On the east side of the South Island lies the Canterbury wine region within the county of the same name and the city of Christchurch. Dating from the late 1970s, these relatively young vineyards produce excellent Pinot Noir wines. But the region is mainly famous for the Waipara Valley and its wines with a lot of depth and body.

On the way to the southernmost wine region of New Zealand, you will pass some of the most beautiful natural paradises that New Zealand has. Milford Sound, Te Anau, the surroundings of Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, and the highest waterfalls in the country are just some of the special natural phenomena you will see along the way. Taking a few extra days during your wine tour to New Zealand to discover these amazing landscapes is definitely worth it and will contribute to a great wine experience during your New Zealand journey.

There is no lack of accommodation. Whether you prefer to visit wineries from a central point such as Christchurch where you will have a wide range of good quality accommodation with all the trimmings, some of the surrounding wineries just outside the city also offer overnight accommodation. Here you can spend the night if you want to sleep in the middle of the vineyards in the comfort and tranquility of the countryside. Wineroundtrips.com has selected the best wineries for you where you can spend the night with all basic facilities such as a private bathroom, LCD TV screen etc.

After all that beautiful nature, it’s time to travel to the southernmost vineyards in the world. Indeed, these are found in New Zealand and that is what makes the wines from this area unique from the other unique wines that New Zealand has. Thanks to its unique nature, this region has a special appeal to anyone who visits New Zealand. When you visit this wine region, you can expect to see vineyards surrounded by snow-capped peaks and glistening rivers with melting water from the surrounding mountains and sheep running freely across meadows, in short, the ideal New Zealand picture.

The largest city in this wine region, Queenstown is surrounded by beautiful lakes and walking opportunities with excellent hotels. Nevertheless, for an optimal wine travel experience, we advise you to stay overnight at one of the many wine hotels in the region, surrounded by vineyards. You should not miss this unique experience with the unique surrounding landscapes. Ask us about the possibilities by requesting a free quote and we will be happy to assist you in organising your trip.