Waiheke Island
This ‘Island Suburb’ in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf is the perfect place for a combined seaside holiday and wine trail exploration.
Waikato – Bay of Plenty
Explore the lush Waikato land and the broad sweep of country inland from the Bay of Plenty, where a dozen wineries produce around 3% of New Zealand’s wine.
Henderson
For four generations these dedicated pioneer viticulturists tended their vines as the city grew around them slowly engulfing their productive slopes within dense urban conurbations.
Auckland
The Auckland region is home to New Zealand’s three largest wine producers each having state of the art winemaking equipment and modern blending and bottling facilities.
Rural West Auckland
The western slopes of our most populous city are New Zealand’s traditional winemaking region. Here in Kumeu, Huapai and Waimauku are some of the long established and most respected wine companies in New Zealand.
Local Short Walks
Visitors are treated to an impressive variety of walks in the region - from short lake side strolls through to serious hikes for experienced trampers. New Zealand's Information Network have compiled a selection of popular walks in the area for your convenience.
Lake Hawea
Lake Hawea is an ‘all-year-round’ holiday playground and is renowned as both a Sumner and Winter Resort for New Zealand and overseas guests visiting this popular South Island destination.
Queenstown – Christchurch
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 491kms (305 miles). Allow at least 6.25 hours drive time (not including stops).
Te Anau – Queenstown
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 289kms (181 miles). Allow at least 3.75 hours drive time (not including stops).
Te Anau – Milford Sound
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 117kms (73 miles). Allow at least 1.5 hours drive time (not including stops).
Stewart Island – Te-anau
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 229kms (143 miles). Allow at least 3 hours drive time (not including stops). Part of the Southern Scenic Route
Invercargill – Stewart Island
Driver Information - Travel distance is approximately 72kms (45 miles). Allow at least 1 hour drive time (not including stops).