This book tells you about a niche winery region that is sure to get your taste buds going. For locals connectabus is queenstowns transportation system, servicing all the local areas including, frankton, arrowtown, central queenstown, sunshine bay, arthurs point, kelvin heights, lake hayes estate, quail rise, fernhill including a regular service between wanaka and queenstown. As you know, new zealand is made of two big islands that are called very conveniently the north island and the south island. North island regions hawkes bay tourism new zealand trade. The north island, famous for its volcanic mountains and hot springs, is blessed with a yearround maritime climate that makes new zealand north island vineyards some of the most successful in the southern hemisphere.
Wine regions of the north island northland auckland matakana waiheke island waikatobay of plenty central north island gisborne hawkes bay wairarapa. Wine tours in new zealand wine tasting holidays in new zealand. Discover new zealand wine tours with exclusive bespoke tours of award winning wineries in the north and south islands more on. Discover some of the vineyards and wineries for which new zealands fertile south island is famous on this 4hour wine tour from queenstown. Wineries in northland new zealand travel and new zealand. Our 7day new zealand north island highlights let you discover the diverse landscapes that include auckland, coromandel, rotorua, taupo and hawkes bay with a bit of everything from volcanic hiking and sculpture walks to wine tasting and naturallyheated mud baths. New zealands mountainous south island is dramatic, wonderfully underpopulated and home to the countrys most famous region, marlborough, as well as nelson, waipara valley, central otago and the lesser known waitaki valley. An impressive 70 percent of the countrys wine comes from this region, the star of which is sauvignon blanc.
Travel on all connectabus routes unlimited for 7 days. With so many incredible dishes ready to be plated, the countrys restaurant scene continues to impress local and international foodies. When your ship pulls into picton, travel by minivan through this notable wine region in the south island, sipping awardwinning new zealand wines and sampling delectable chocolates. Hawkes bay is new zealands second largest wine region and home to one of the busiest wine tourism trails on the north island. Visit a total of three wineries such as gibbston valley winery, mt rosa, waitiri creek winery or chard farm winery. Where to find the best wine in new zealand fodors travel guide. We stayed at a local vineyard but having stayed at this hotel about 12 years ago and had a great time decided to return for diner. With the help of rod mcdonald, named new zealands winemaker of the year in 2006, osawa has.
The worlds most southerly vineyards are found here, with significant climatic variation both between and within the warmer north island and the cooler south island. Jul 30, 2019 black estate is home to the damsteep and netherwood vineyards, planted on claylimestone soil in the north canterbury region. Let discover new zealand find the best self drive or coach tour in new zealand for you. Fresh produce and unique dining experiences will give them a real taste of the country. Visit the spots around auckland, but skip waiheke island and piha beach. Relaxed wine tour new zealand new zealand self drive tours. In 2017, they won the winery restaurant of the year award, and. Our tour starts in auckland, on the north island, and finishes in queenstown. New zealand wine is produced in several winegrowing regions of new zealand.
Food and wine central north island lake taupo, new zealand. If you do it right, your wine tasting experience in new zealands south island will not only encompass drinking good wine, but it will also be about the people you meet, the landscapes you drove through to find them and how everything comes together to produce the wines you are tasting. The best wineries on new zealands north island the star. Like many other new world wines, it is usually produced and labelled as single varietal wines, or if blended the varietal components are listed on the label. Bay in the north island to marlborough in the south island with stops in wairarapa and. In 1819 anglican missionary the reverend samuel marsden planted the very first vines in the rich soils of kerikeri and in the late 1830s official british resident james busby produced the first recorded example of wine made here. To end the tour on a high note, the small group will have a chance to see a sweeping panorama of hawkes bay from a viewing platform, while tucking into a cheese and wine platter. We usually research and book holidays ourselves so this is the first time we have used a travel agent. Hawkes bay, on the north island, is home to new zealands best cabernet sauvignons and merlots, as well as the craggy range winery, whose restaurant terrace offers the chance to enjoy top.
Jul 24, 2017 this is an unsurprising fact considering one of the stops is in the cellar of mission estate winery, new zealands oldest winery with more than a 150year history. Fantastic wine, great food, excellent information about the wines and nz wines in general. Originally known as a cool climate wine producer, new zealand and its wine industry have evolved, and the differences between the north and south islands have become clear. Better yet, not many foreigners are aware of it, and they sit on some rugged kiwi coastline complete with a region. Marvel at the scenery as you drive through beautiful new zealand. Tours nz wide itineraries north island itineraries south island itineraries. Martinborough is known as one of new zealands premier wine regions. New zealands 10 mustvisit restaurants culture trip. The diverse climate, coupled with a wide range of soil types, helps to produce a range of hawkes bay wine styles. Jan 19, 2020 wine tasting in new zealand s south island. Food, wine and local culture tourism new zealand trade. This is an unsurprising fact considering one of the stops is in the cellar of mission estate winery, new zealands oldest winery with more than a 150year history.
Once youre in auckland, you can book a rental car and drive to an appealing wine destination. The definitive reference on new zealand wines and wineries. Brick bay vineyard sculpture trail, waiheke island wine and arts tour. Taste your way through three significant wine regions on the classic new.
Waiheke island, wineries in new zealand things to see and. The countrys elongated island geography in the south pacific ocean results in maritime climates with considerable regional variation from north to south. Highly recommended and glad we went for this rather than the slicker more established martinborough wineries as im sure we have discovered a good. It affords access to the greatest of new zealands wine regions, marlborough. New zealands north island produces some of the new worlds most talkedabout wines, including lively sauvignon blancs and balanced rieslings. Wineries in northland home of the first vine plantation, northland is the birthplace of viticulture and wine making in new zealand. For wine lovers, new zealand presents an opportunity to indulge in their passion while staying at hotels and resorts of the highest standard. You can expect dramatic mountains, clear lakes and deep fiords on this journey into the deep south of the south island. North island wine suppliers new zealands guide to nzs.
If youre planning a trip to new zealands north island with the goal of hitting the most wineries you can in a short time frame, youre in the wrong place. Our vineyards benefit from the moderating effect of our maritime climate no vineyard is more than 120km, or 80 miles, from the ocean, long sunshine hours and nights cooled. Compact in size, this island gem is perfect for a day trip or a weekend trip. How to spend 5 adventurous days on new zealands north island. Best wineries in new zealand to visit moatrek new zealand tours. The tastes of new zealand abound from locallysourced and prepared food, to cultural dining and worldclass wine. In 1819 anglican missionary the reverend samuel marsden planted the very first vines in the rich soils of kerikeri and in the late 1830s official british resident james busby. With some of the most beautiful vineyard landscapes, wine tastings and tours are a fantastic experience for all. The babich family has been making wine in new zealand for nearly 100 years beginning first in the far north where josip babich joined his brothers from croatia and. Black estate is home to the damsteep and netherwood vineyards, planted on claylimestone soil in the north canterbury region. The far north and west auckland are where some of the first wines were made in new zealand.
Here is my suggested 1week road trip itinerary that covers most of the highlights and some fun things to do on the north island in new zealand. We had an excellent experience when wine tasting at volcanic hills winery, located on top of rotorua gondola. The thermal explorer highway leads to geothermallyfarmed prawns and traditional hangi food. Annie was of great assistance my wife has vertigo thus unable to go up in the gondola. Two touring routes meander through the central north island, both ending in hawkes bay a premier food and wine destination. Go straight to the coromandel peninsula skip the pinnacles, then rotorua, taupo and tongariro hike. The pace of this journey allows you time to explore and have ample time to relax in some pretty luxurious surroundings from the harbour city of auckland, the lakes of rotorua, the wine of hawkes bay and the capital, wellington, you will cover some of the best of the north island. Excellent local fare, beautiful walks, and unbeatable scenery. Waiheke island is just a 35minute ferry ride from downtown auckland, but it feels like a world away. Food, wine and local culture the tastes of new zealand abound from locallysourced and prepared food, to cultural dining and worldclass wine. Discover the history and passion behind every bottle with the best wine tours in north island. The stunning and isolated island country of new zealand is so remotely located on the globe it was only settled by polynesians who later called themselves maori about. A new batch of luxury offerings lifts new zealand s wine experiences to a new level.
Come to new zealand with us and enjoy a truly memorable wine adventure in the. During this time we will not be arranging any meetings with clients. New zealands wine industry took some time to develop. With his family of four, he knows how important accommodation, views, and activities are to making a trip successful. A relatively young but extremely promising wine producing country, new zealand is widely recognized for its distinctive wines made from the aromatic, sauvignon blanc. This content can be shared and edited for the purpose of promoting new zealand as a visitor destination. This visually stunning atlas provides the most comprehensive overview of the wine industry in new zealand and is the only wine atlas devoted entirely to new zealand wines and winemaking. New zealands wine industry is one of the youngest in the world, but the cando attitude of our pioneering winemakers and growers put in place a solid base. Sumptuously illustrated with photography of vineyards and winemakers, wine label art and regional maps, the wine atlas of new zealand offers invaluable guidance and information to the connoisseur and amateur winelover alike. The best of the volcanic north, and mountainous south islands. Jun 26, 2008 hawkes bay, on the north island, is home to new zealands best cabernet sauvignons and merlots, as well as the craggy range winery, whose restaurant terrace offers the chance to enjoy top. Waiheke island, wineries in new zealand things to see.
How to avoid the tourist traps and have your best trip to new zealand kindle edition. Best luxury wine experiences in new zealand monday, november 12, 2018 updated a new batch of luxury offerings lifts new zealands wine experiences to a new level. He ended up at a sheep farm in hawkes bay, on the east side of the north island, where he planted his first vines in 2006. New zealand north island highlights air new zealand. Information kindly supplied by wine institute of new zealand. May 23, 2019 for beaches, vineyards, and volcanoes, take the long way from the top to the bottom of new zealands north island. Neudorf vineyards, 8 neudorf rd, nelson 7175, new zealand.
This new zealand wine guide has been written especially for. Whether clients are foodies or just enjoy sipping sauv in the sunshine, they will love new zealand. Opt for extra time to taste wine and purchase a seasonal gourmet lunch on this smallgroup tour, limited to 11 people for an intimate experience. Its nearly 200 years since reverend samuel marsden dug the first grapevines into the rich northland soil, in the historic town of kerikeri. However, there are many different grapes grown in a variety of soil types and climates on the north and south islands, meaning that new zealand boasts a range of wine styles. On my latest trip to new zealand, i was delighted to find edenhouse, a secluded country residence situated at the northern end of south island. From vineyard bistros to the finest dining establishments, heres a look at 10 highly regarded venues that everyone must visit. Best luxury wine experiences in new zealand tourism new. Travel from queenstown into the south islands rolling hills with your guide. Strewn with wineries and restaurants that are a foodies dream, its a great place to go if you want a taste of new zealand wine and wont have a chance to do it anywhere else. New zealands wine regions extend 1,600km 1,000 miles from subtropical northland 36 s down to central otago 46 s, home to the worlds most southerly vineyards. Get discounted rates on hotel reservations in north island, new zealand with hotels.
Classic new zealand wine trail itinerary hawkes bay, new zealand. Taizo osawa, a japanese civil engineer who loved wine, decided to travel to america, australia and new zealand to choose a place to start his own winery. The 5 best vineyard hotels in new zealand may 2020 with. North to south, new zealand is filled with culinary wonders. The stunning and isolated island country of new zealand is so remotely located on the globe it was only settled by polynesians who later called themselves maori about 700 years ago. If you do it right, your wine tasting experience in new zealand s south island will not only encompass drinking good wine, but it will also be about the people you meet, the landscapes you drove through to find them and how everything comes together to produce the wines you are tasting. An essential guide to what to do on a short break in new zealand, including visiting rotorua, taupo and the tongariro national park in the north. Odyssey new zealand, prinsys tours and bay tours all offer guided food and wine experiences.
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