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Rows of green grapevines in a vineyard with mountains in the background under a clear sky. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring
Food & Wine

New Zealand Wine Region Explorer

Queenstown

Auckland

18 days, 17 nights

Road Trips

From: $9,277 pp

Trip overview

This incredible itinerary guides you through some of New Zealand's most fantastic wine regions, including Hawke's Bay, Martinborough, Marlborough, Waipara, and Central Otago. You'll savour each region with local wine experts, uncovering hidden gems and celebrated vineyards. The tour also features a breathtaking scenic flight over Queenstown, complete with a private picnic lunch that showcases the region's stunning beauty. In the evenings, you'll unwind in luxurious boutique lodges and hotels, ensuring a truly relaxing and indulgent experience.

Trip highlights & inclusions

18 days / 17 nights
17 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner

Queenstown

Auckland

Boutique Lodges & Hotels
Rental car included
  • Everything Queenstown Private Tour
  • Wanaka Classic Wine Tour
  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

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Price pp from

$9,277

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

On arrival you will be met by a private driver and delivered to your Queenstown accommodation.

Aerial image of Queenstown at dusk with snow-covered mountains and lake in winter. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Hotel building with mountain backdrop and village nearby under clear blue sky. Credit: The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter
The Dairy Hotel Queenstown, A Naumi Chapter

Activities

Trip highlights

A vintage red flatbed truck parked in front of historic stone cottages framed by golden autumn hills in Arrowtown. Credit: Remarkable Scenic Tours

Everything Queenstown Private Tour

Two men tasting red wine from a barrel in a cellar filled with wooden barrels. Credit: Wanaka Wine Tours 2025

Wanaka Classic Wine Tour

Aerial view of a KiwiRail train on a bridge over river with mountains and clouds at sunset. Credit: Kiwi Rail

TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

An aerial view of a small Wings Over Whales plane flying over two sperm whales swimming at the surface of the deep blue ocean. Credit: Wings over Whales NZ

30 Minute Whale Watch Explorer with Wings over Whales Kaikoura

Ferry cruising through blue waters with green forested islands and mountains in the background. Credit: Interislander

Interislander Ferry Picton to Wellington with exclusive access to the Premium Plus Lounge

A visitor ascends a steep wooden staircase leading up a rugged cliff face to the red-and-white striped Cape Palliser Lighthouse. Credit: Martinborough Wine Tours

Pinot to Palliser Guided Tour

Blue jetboat with people in life jackets making a splash on a river surrounded by trees. Credit: Hukafalls Jet

Huka falls Jet Boat Ride

Ferry boat sailing near green hills of Waiheke Island with other boats anchored in calm blue water. Credit: Fullers 360

Fullers Ferry Auckland to Waiheke Island (Return)

Four visitors raising white wine glasses in a toast around a wine barrel table outdoors. Credit: Ananda Tours

Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Ferry boat with passengers on blue water near green hilly island and small sailboat. Credit: Fullers 360

Fullers Ferry Waiheke Island to Auckland

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Queenstown Airport to your Accommodation

Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)

Shared Transfer from the Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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