Join wine educator Cherise Stone on a top-to-bottom exploration of New Zealand’s wine regions and wineries. Starting in Auckland and finishing in Queenstown, this 12-day road trip takes you through eight major wine regions and visits more than 30 wineries. Along the way, you’ll enjoy natural landscapes, cultural highlights, and curated wine experiences.
At a Glance
- Focus Wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling
- Start & Finish: Auckland Airport → Queenstown
- Tour Dates:
- 18–26 April 2026
- 18–25 October 2026
- 10–17 January 2027
- Inclusions: Accommodation, land transport (incl. Interislander ferry crossings), evening meals
- Exclusions: International flights, travel insurance, medical evacuation
- Price: $4,750 NZD pp (incl. GST)
Regions Visited (map below)
- North Island
- Kumeu (West Auckland)
- Gisborne
- Hawke’s Bay
- Martinborough
- South Island
- Nelson & Richmond
- Marlborough
- Central Otago: Arrowtown (Gibbston Valley, Ayrburn), Cromwell (Bannockburn, Pisa Range)
Highlights
- Taste outstanding wines in stunning vineyard settings
- Each destination curated by wine specialist Cherise Stone
- Engaging side trips and cultural excursions along the way
- Alternate activities available for active travellers (cycling, walking tours)
Optional Extras & Excursions
- Wine by bike in Hawke’s Bay or Martinborough
- Degustation lunch at a Hawke’s Bay winery or by Lake Hayes near Queenstown
- Art Deco guided tour of Napier
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim
- Te Papa Museum or Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington
Build Your Wine Box
Each guest has an allocation of two empty wine boxes to fill during the journey. The tour vehicle will carry these safely throughout the trip. Onward freight to your home is arranged privately by guests.
Why Join Us?
This journey offers more than just wine tastings — it’s a chance to see New Zealand from north to south, experience iconic cultural sites, and connect with fellow wine lovers. From the Art Deco streets of Napier to the alpine vistas of Queenstown, you’ll savour the best wines and landscapes the country has to offer.