new zealand sample program

YOUR ITINERARY

AUCKLAND

  • Arrive into Auckland, a multi cultural hub of food and wine

  • Board a luxurious Yacht to explore Auckland’s iconic harbour

  • Welcome dinner in the City​, hosted by Nick Ryan… Australia and New Zealand’s most respected wine journalist and critic

  • Overnight at the Five Star Britomart Hotel an oasis of calm in the beating heart of the city

DAY ONE

  • Private sailing charter or helicopter from Auckland to Waiheke Island for a day of wine tastings and long lunch

  • Return to Auckland for an evening at leisure

  • Overnight Auckland

DAY TWO

HAWKES BAY

  • Fly to Hawkes Bay and check-in to the stunning and luxurious Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

  • Enjoy the afternoon on property, hit of golf or visit to the spa

  • Dinner at Cellar 495. Local bar, bistro and wine shop led by Master of Wine, Michael Henley

  • Overnight Hawkes Bay

DAY THREE

  • A day in the vines… private transfer of your choice to Craggy Range winery for a tasting + lunch​

  • Afternoon tasting at Church Road winery

  • Dine onsite for a culinary journey showcasing seasonal produce by Chef Honore

  • Overnight Hawkes Bay

DAY FOUR

wellington via martinborough

DAY FIVE

  • Depart Hawkes Bay for Wellington​ after breakfast

  • Winery stops along the way at Dry River + Ata Rangi​ for tastings

  • Tasting + early dinner at Palliser​

  • Drive to Wellington, check into accomm​odation

  • Overnight QT Wellington in the CBD

wellington

DAY SIX

  • A day of leisure to explore the City… Wellington cable car or a spot of shopping

  • Wellington City Wine exploration begins including cocktails, canapes, wine tastings + dinner across four different venues

  • Overnight accommodation at QT Wellington

marlborough

DAY SEVEN

  • Fly to Blenheim in the Marlborough region

  • Direct to Cloudy Bay Wines for lunch and wine tasting

  • Explore the Abel Tasman National Park via helicopter or catamaran to enjoy some of the amazing sights on offer

  • Relax on property and take in the stunning landscape from your luxurious accommodation

travel to christchurch

DAY EIGHT

  • Coastal Pacific Experience train to Christchurch winding your way through towering beech forests, over the Southern Alps and across the sweeping Canterbury Plains

  • Select your preferred degustation with either a five, eight or twelve course menu at the prestigious Roots Restaurant

  • Overnight at the Observatory in this luxury boutique property

north canterbury

DAY NINE

 

  • Day trip into North Canterbury wine country, visiting Pegasus, Black Estate, Tongue + Groove and Pyramid Valley for wine tastings and lunch

  • Dinner at leisure for a little downtime

  • Overnight in Christchurch

queenstown

DAY TEN

  • Morning flight to Queenstown

  • Check into accommodation at Rosewood Matakauri

  • Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the town or the hotel

  • Winemaker dinner hosted by renowned journalist and wine presenter Nick Ryan

QUEENSTOWN

DAY ELEVEN

  • Day trip into Wanaka wine country visiting picturesque Rippon + Maude winers for tastings and lunch

  • Dinner at leisure

  • Overnight at Rosewood Matakauri

DAY TWELVE

  • Day trip to Central Otago wine country

  • Farm experience at Two Paddocks winery including private tasting, lunch and a farm tour

  • Early pub dinner on the way home at the famous Bannockburn Hotel

  • Overnight Queenstown, depart the following day

rogue + refined