NEW ZEALAND
Bridgewater WineS & DINES
Explorers
Club trip
5 - 16 March 2026
YOUR ITINERARY
AUCKLAND
International flights to Auckland at own arrangements
Depending on arrival time, option to attend the All Blacks Experience in the City or a self-guided walking tour
Check into Pullman Auckland CBD
Welcome dinner in the City including traditional Maori experience
Overnight Auckland
DAY ONE
Thursday
5 March 2026
Private sailing charter from Auckland to Waiheke Island OR quick ferry to Waiheke Island for Zipline and Forest Walk
Winery visit for late lunch and wine tasting
Ferry back to Auckland
Evening at leisure
Overnight at Pullman Auckland
DAY TWO
Friday
6 March 2026
HAWKES BAY
Breakfast at the hotel before departing for Hawkes Bay
Drive to Hawkes Bay with a lunch stop along the way
Check into your accommodation and then stretch your legs with a walk around town or jump on an E-Bike
Dinner at Cellar 495. Local bar, bistro and wine shop led by the world’s 495th Master of Wine, Michael Henley
Overnight Hawkes Bay
DAY three
saturday
7 March 2026
Morning at leisure
Craggy Range winery for a tasting + long lunch
Visit the famous Te Mata Peak for panoramic views over Hawkes Bay
Return to accommodation for evening at leisure
Overnight Hawkes Bay
DAY Four
sunday
8 March 2026
hawkes bay
DAY five
monday
9 March 2026
Breakfast at leisure
Morning trip to Cape Kidnappers for those interested
Late lunch and tasting, Church Road Winery
Evening at leisure
Overnight Hawkes Bay
marlborough
DAY six
tuesday
10 March 2026
Breakfast at hotel
Fly to Blenheim airport in the Marlborough region
Tasting + late lunch at Cloudy Bay vineyard
Checking into accommodation, enjoy your evening at leisure
Overnight Marlborough
marlborough
DAY seven
wednesday
11 March 2026
Breakfast at the hotel, morning at leisure
Seafood cruise on Marlborough Sounds… sample local seafood and look for natural wildlife including dolphins and penguins
Check into accommodation, afternoon + evening at leisure
Overnight Marlborough
marlborough
DAY eight
thursday
12 March 2026
Breakfast at the hotel
A day at leisure… hike the Queen Charlotte track or perhaps visit another winery
Afternoon Gin tasting + snacks at the Roots Gin Shack, followed by a group dinner in town
Overnight Marlborough
queenstown
DAY nine
friday
13 March 2026
Morning flight to Queenstown
Check into accommodation at Crowne Plaza
Guided walking tour through town… explore the waterfront and enjoy a cocktail at Queenstown Ice Bar
Winemaker dinner hosted by Nick Ryan
Overnight Queenstown
QUEENSTOWN
DAY ten
saturday
14 March 2026
Day trip into Wanaka wine country, hosted by Nick Ryan
Visiting the famous and spectacular Rippon + Maude wineries for tastings and lunch
Evening at leisure
Overnight at Crowne Plaza Queenstown
DAY eleven
sunday
15 March 2026
Choose your activity!
Gondola ride and luge with spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu, Jet boating on the Kawarau or a bike tour around the glacier landscape on gentle gravel trails
Choose from six stunning golf courses within 20 minutes of Queenstown
Casual farewell dinner in town
Overnight at Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Depart the following day
RSVP
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST.
To register your interest in attending the Bridgewater Explorer’s Club trip to New Zealand, please complete your details and the registration link will be sent to confirm your place.
The estimated cost per person (based on twin share) is $14,050 USD including all internal domestic flights and transfers, accommodation including breakfast plus one main meal each day. Single attendance amount is $16,250 USD.
Note minimal allowance for beverages is included, any beverage purchases in addition are at guests individual expense.
Terms and conditions will be sent upon registration. Please note, program elements are subject to change pending availability.