| Duration: | 11 Day(s) - 10 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Wine Tours |
Kia ora - welcome to New Zealand
Auckland to Wellington Food & Wine Trail Tour
North Island Self-Drive
All-inclusive detailed customized tour package prepared by New Zealand-based specialists - so you sit back and relax
An exciting itinerary will be customized to suit you - let us help plan and perfect your dream vacation
We offer Self-drive trips (rental car) we arrange all your accommodations, activities, and attractions (you select) we book your rental car (fun, freedom, independence, flexibility) you set the pace each day, or perhaps you prefer a Private driver trip (fully guided) or, Escorted coach tours (daily commentary).
This 11-day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington:
Explore New Zealand's food and wine scene on this great fascinating 10-day itinerary. Discover Auckland's hidden foodie gems and the delights of the Matakana region before heading south through the world-famous Hobbit country and on to stunning Lake Rotorua. Hawke's Bay (a major wine-growing region) is your next stop, with the option to visit some outstanding New Zealand wineries.
Experience some of the best with a twilight wine tour before continuing south to Martinborough, home to some of New Zealand's finest boutique wineries.
Enjoy a guided tour of the local artisan producers and winemakers, then it's over the hill to the country's capital city of Wellington, and a walking tour of the city's best cafes, delis, and bakeries. While here Te Papa (it's free!) and a drive up Mount Victoria are well worthwhile.
Personal airport meet and greet, and private transfer to your accommodation
Quick Summary
Auckland to Wellington Food & Wine Trail
Day 1: Arrival - Auckland
Welcome to Auckland, transfer to your accommodation, relax or explore. This evening enjoy a relaxed dinner cruise on the harbourAccommodation: Fable Auckland
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2: Explore Auckland
Today explore Auckland and its food and wine producers on a half-day tour.
Accommodation: Fable Auckland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Waiheke Island
Enjoy a trip to Waiheke Island Today for a taste.
Accommodation: Fable Auckland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Hobbiton Village
Collect your rental car and drive south through Waikato farmland via Hobbiton Village before continuing to Rotorua.
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Lake Taupo
Continue your journey south through Lake Taupo and onto the Art Deco city of Napier and Hawke's Bay.
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: City Tour
A free day to enjoy the city.
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Wairarapa Region
Journey south to the Wairarapa region and Martinborough's boutique wineries
Accommodation: The Martinborough Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Martinborough
Today, try some of the wine produced in Martinborough.
Accommodation: The Martinborough Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 9: Wellington
A short drive over the Rimutaka Ranges to the capital city of Wellington. Explore the city and this evening visit Zealandia on a night tour.
Accommodation: QT Wellington
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 10: Wellington
This morning depart on a tour of Wellington's famous food scene. Time for shopping or relaxing this afternoon.
Accommodation: QT Wellington
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 11: Departure
More time to explore the city before you continue your journey.
