Wine & food
(Based on two weeks in the three most prestigious wine and food regions)
World renowned for our delicious seafood, wholesome dairy and succulent beef and lamb; New Zealand produce has long been revered for its quality and freshness. Our ‘fledgling’ wine industry famously established itself as a world-class producer of fine Sauvignon Blanc. Now, the new flavour on everyone’s lips is the full-bodied Pinot Noir.
Sample the barrel with winemakers on a heli vineyard tour of Central Otago; enjoy daily-renewed menus at the highly esteemed award-winning Otahuna Lodge in Canterbury; and drink in scenery of unparalleled beauty as you dine in the open air of sunny Hawkes Bay’s Greenhill Lodge.
All accommodation as follows
- 2 nights The Langham Hotel, Auckland
- 2 nights Greenhill lodge*
In the heart of Hawke's Bay wine country, luxurious Greenhill Lodge started as a colonial farming homestead. An opulent and tranquil retreat, its fine dining is exclusive to staying guests. The chef delights in using the freshest of Hawke's Bay produce accompanied with the region’s premium wines – an unforgettable experience., Hawkes Bay - 2 nights The Wellesley, Wellington
- 2 nights Old Saint Mary’s Convent*
The luxury 5 star Blenheim accommodation and retreat is in the heart of Marlborough’s wine growing area. Each of the five beautifully renovated rooms has spectacular views of the surrounding hills, vineyards and/or gardens. The library, with its ornate Kauri fireplace and separate billiards room, is exclusively for guests., Marlborough Sounds - 2 nights Otahuna Lodge*
Otahuna Lodge is one of New Zealand's premier destination retreats, and was named Best Hotel/Resort in Australia & New Zealand in 2008 by Gallivanter’s Guide. It features seven suites, a 30-acre garden, heated pool, jacuzzi, tennis court and fitness facility with a spa treatment room. The lodge, built in 1895, is regarded as the finest example of Queen Anne architecture in Australasia and is a Category 1 listed building., Christchurch - 2 Eichardts Private Hotel*
Eichardt's five luxurious Hotel Suites and four Lakefront Cottage Suites are located on Queenstown’s lakefront at the heart of the café and restaurant precinct with some of the finest international shopping labels nearby. Built during the Gold Rush of the 1860s, this New Zealand icon balances contemporary provincial elegance with distinctive antiques and luxurious furnishings., Queenstown
Other details
- Full gourmet breakfast provided daily
- Pre-dinner drinks, canapés and dinner provided at Greenhill, Old Saint Mary’s Convent and Claremont Country Estate
- Selected lodge activities included
- Selected beverages included
All activities as follows
- Potiki Adventures: Urban Maori Cultural Experience stopping at Kumeu Winery
- Vintage Car Art Deco Experience with picnic lunch amongst Hawke’s Bay vines
- Paddle-boat cruise visiting influential Marlborough vineyards
- Heli trip to Banks Peninsular via French Farm Vineyard for lunch
- Horse trek
- Heli vineyard tour with mountain-high stop*
From Queenstown heli up to the Remarkables mountain range for a lasting look at picturesque Lake Wakatipu. Fly over into sunny Bannockburn to visit its famed Pinot Noir vineyards, and take a leisurely lunch at Mt Difficulty Wines while overlooking a valley of vines. - Extensive tours of all three wine areas with wine experts, meeting the winemakers*
Hawke’s Bay is New Zealand’s second largest wine growing region with over 70 wineries. Enjoy a wide variety of wine experiences from short visits to a full day in the cellars of top wineries. Some of the most sought after wines in the region are from Te Awa Winery in the Gimblett Gravels wine region. Visit Cape Kidnappers gannet colony and the seaside village of Te Awanga.
Enjoy the beauty of Marlborough while visiting its illustrious vineyards. Famed for its Sauvignon Blanc, the largest wine-growing region in the country stretches expansively on. After chatting with the winemakers, lunch at one of several highly recommended winery restaurants.
From Queenstown heli to the Remarkables mountain range for a lasting look at picturesque Lake Wakatipu. Fly over into sunny Bannockburn to visit and partake in its famed Pinot Noir vineyards. As the day ends, a Gibbston Valley’s vineyard breaks the journey home.
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