Wineries to Visit 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 wineries 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 wineries 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 visit some of the best wineries 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 wineries 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 wineries 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 wineries in New Zealand. Travel around the wine region by the highways: 1, 2, 54, and 57.

To travel around Hawke`s Bay and make stops at some of the best wineries in New Zealand, highways 2, 38, and 5 will be in your service.

Gisborne is a significant area on the wine map of wineries 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 wineries 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).

Yes, New Zealand has some outstanding vineyards, in both the Southern and Northern islands.

The country's soil can be described as alluvial, most of the wineries are situated in areas with a maritime climate, which means that the sea affects the air and soil very much. Due to the special climate, New Zealand vineyards experience cooler summers and milder winters, compared to the vineyards of Europe or North America.

There can be counted more than 2000 wineries in New Zealand.

Most of the wineries in New Zealand mainly produce white wine.

However, some amazing Pinot Noir and Syrah can be tasted in the regions of Canterbury and Central Otago.

In all regions from Central Otago to Auckland, wineries in New Zealand produce outstanding white wine varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and others.

The wineries in New Zealand, produce very nice sparkling wines.

Most of the sparkling wines of New Zealand are produced in Marlborough region.

The sparkling wines in New Zealand are made according to the Méthode Traditionelle, implemented by Daniel Le Brun from Champagne.

New Zealand's wine country is primarily found in Marlborough and Central Otago. Marlborough, located on the South Island, is renowned for its Sauvignon Blanc, while Central Otago is known for its exceptional Pinot Noir. Both regions produce world-class wines and offer stunning landscapes that attract wine enthusiasts from around the globe.

Marlborough is the most famous wine region in New Zealand. It is internationally recognized for its exceptional Sauvignon Blanc wines. Marlborough's distinctive style of Sauvignon Blanc, characterized by vibrant tropical and citrus flavors, along with its pristine vineyard landscapes, have contributed to its fame and popularity among wine lovers worldwide.