Wine Tasting Tours in New Zealand

New Zealand has a well-developed airport system and a number of domestic and international flights, which can be a very convenient and fast way to visit the best wine tours in New Zealand.

South regions, like Otago, can be reached by Queenstown Airport (ZQN), or by Dunedin Airport (DUD)

In the Canterbury wine region, fly into Christchurch Airport (CHC).

The northern regions are connected to several airports.

To visit the wine tastings and tours in the Wairarapa wine region, fly into Palmerston North (PMR).

To visit the Waikato wine region, use Hamilton Airport (YHM).

Fly into Auckland Airport (AKL), to visit the Auckland wine region.

To enjoy some of the best wine tours in New Zealand, driving is one of the most convenient options. Below you can find brief information on how to travel in each wine region of New Zealand.

Drive around the Central Otago region via roads 6, 8, 8A, and 8 85.

Canterbury area has some amazing spots for wine tastings and tours in New Zealand, drive around the region using the highways: 8, 1, 77, and 73. Also, road 7 goes through the Waipara Valley and North Canterbury.

Marlborough, the region with some of the best wine tours in New Zealand, can be traveled around by the highways: 1, 63, 65, and 6. Highway 1, goes along the Pacific Ocean to enjoy the views during your trip.

Most of the Nelson wine region can be visited by highways 6 and 60.

Wairarapa wine region has some very interesting cellars to enjoy the wine tastings and tours in New Zealand. Travel around the wine region by the highways: 1, 2, 54, and 57.

To travel around Hawke`s Bay and visit some of the best wine tours in New Zealand, highways 2, 38, and 5 will be in your service.

Gisborne is a significant area on the wine map of outstanding wine tours in New Zealand. The region is mainly covered by highways 2 and 35.

The Auckland and Waikato neighboring regions can be driven around by the local highways: 2, 1, and 16.

Visit some of the cellars and enjoy wine tastings and tours in New Zealand using the local railway system. The railway system does not cover many parts of the country, however, the carriages are very comfortable, accessible and provide snacks and drinks in the beautiful small train cafes.

Trains connect the cities of Christchurch (Canterbury), and Picton (Marlborough).

On the North Island, the railway connects Wellington (Wairarapa), Hamilton (Waikato), and Auckland (Auckland).

The most popular wine in New Zealand is Cabernet Sauvignon. Make sure to taste it at wine tastings and tours in New Zealand.

Among the many amazing white wines that you can taste in the country, Sauvignon Blanc is a must-try when at a wine tour in New Zealand.

A wine tasting and tour in New Zealand would cost you anywhere from 2 euros to 70 euros per person.

However, most of the wine tastings and tours in New Zealand cost around 30 euros.

Most famous of wine-making is the Marlborough region.

he best time to visit New Zealand for wine tasting is typically during the spring (September to November) and summer (December to February) months when the vineyards are vibrant, and the weather is favorable.

Classic New Zealand Wine Trail adventure begins in the beautiful Hawke's Bay region

Tucked into the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island, with over 28,800 hectares planted under grapevine, is New Zealand's most iconic wine region. Marlborough accounts for two-thirds of the country's wine grape vines, and 72% of New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc.