Wellington – Nelson
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 243kms (152 miles). Allow at least 4.75 hours drive time (not including stops). Part of The Treasured Pathway Route.
Nelson – Blenheim
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 190kms (119 miles). Allow at least 2.25 hours drive time (not including stops).
Blenheim – Christchurch
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 313kms (196 miles). Allow at least 4 hours drive time (not including stops)
Wellington
Wellington is a popular weekend getaway with New Zealander’s from both the North and South Island’s, which is why you will enjoy having an entire day and evening to enjoy the sights, sounds and attractions that makes this vibrant city such a popular holiday spot.
Central Otago
The majestic golden tussock hills, dramatic river gorges and weird schist rock outcrops of ‘Central’ make it a most memorable wine trail destination.
Canterbury
The wine traveller can indulge in luxury in our fourth largest wine-growing region. Canterbury offers superb lifestyle accommodation, wining and dining at exquisite historic homestead vineyards.
Waipara
One of our newest, rapidly expanding wine growing areas is in a quiet North Canterbury town, an hour’s drive north of Christchurch.
Marlborough
It is no coincidence that New Zealand’s most famous wine region has the largest grape production and the highest sunshine hours in the country. Marlborough far exceeds the output of any other region.
Nelson
Picture this! A sumptuous lunch with local fish delicacies, cheeses, olives and fresh fruit. All in a very popular, stylish holiday destination, which is famous for sunshine, beaches, forests, wine, seafood and creative arts.
Wairarapa
A town with a laid-back village atmosphere has emerged as the hub of this prestigious wine region. Martinborough launched itself onto the world wine scene with superlative Burgundy style Pinot Noir reds in the 1980’s.
Hawkes Bay
Catch the classic New Zealand wine trail safari through this bountiful, sun-drenched region. Hawke’s Bay has over 40 vineyards and is second to Marlborough in terms of total grape production.
Gisborne
The title of ‘Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand’ actually belongs to the most easterly wine region in the world.