14 Day Auckland to Auckland - Wine Tour

Day One - Auckland

Upon arrival at Auckland Airport, you will pick up your rental vehicle and drive to your central city accommodation.  This day is free for you to unpack, relax and explore the city area.
Places to visit: Viaduct Basin.  This vibrant waterfront precinct was developed to provide a focus for America's Cup Yacht Race.  This is also a great place for night-time entertainment with it's many cafes and bars.

Sky City. Standing 328 meters tall, this is one of New Zealand's most popular entertainment destinations.  Having 2 casinos, ten restaurants and bars and from the Observation level the best view of Auckland City and surrounding areas.
Accommodation: central city accommodation

Day Two - Rotorua

Today you drive south to Rotorua, a journey of approx 3.5 hours.  Rotorua is one of the Pacific's most active thermal areas and is a place of vibrant Maori culture and great natural beauty.  You can view magnificent examples of mud pools, geyers and steaming fumaroles. Some of the many geothermal areas are Wai-o-tapu, Waimangu or Hell's Gate.  Surrounding Rotorua are 14 beautiful lakes offering fishing, water sports or try your hand at white water rafting, lunging or tandem skydiving

Accommodation: central city accommodation

Day Three - Hawkes Bay/Napier

Take the drive to the east coast through Taupo approximately 3.5 hours.

Hawkes Bay is fast gaining prominence as a region producing premium wines. The Hawkes Bay has a great selection of vineyards within a few minutes of each other.

Accommodation: central Napier accommodation.

Day Four - Hawkes Bay/Napier

Have the day to explore some of the great vineyards that the Hawkes Bay has to offer.

Accommodation: central Napier accommodation

Day Five - Waiarapa

Take the drive south to the Waiarapa approximately 4 hours.

The Waiarapa is another great place in New Zealand for producing grapes.

Accommodation: central Masterton.

Day Six - Waiarapa

Have the day to explore the vineyards.  Hire a bike to have a bit of fun, the vineyards are a stone through away from the city centre.

Accommodation: central Masterton

Dave Seven - Wellington

Take the drive south once again to the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington.  This is approximately a 3 hour drive.

Wellington is a great place to enjoy a great meal and some of the great restaurants that Wellington has to offer.

Accommodation: central Wellington accommodation

Day Eight - Wellington

Accommodation: central Wellington accommodation

Visit Te Papa (New Zealand's famous museum) this will take
most of the day and is a lively and exciting museum, for adults and children
alike.  Main entry is free of charge; specialty exhibitions may incur a fee.

Day Nine - Blenheim

Take the trip on the Interisland Ferry from Wellington to Picton. Once in Picton take the short trip south to Blenheim.  Situated in the largest and best-known New Zealand wine region.

Accommodation: central city accommodation

Day Ten - Blenheim

Have the day to explore some of the great vineyards that New Zealand has to offer.  There is a great variety to choose from.

Accommodation: central city accommodation

Day Eleven - Wellington

Back to Wellington, take the time to enjoy the things you missed out on the first time.

Accommdoation: central Wellington accommodation

Day Twelve - Taupo

While in Taupo experience Huka Falls and Huka Jets. Huka jets will make you feel the exhilaration and enjoy the incredible water view of the spectacular, foaming Huka Falls.

Accommodation: central city accommodation

Day Thirteen - Auckland

Accommodation: central city accommodation

Day Fourteen - Auckland

Fly home

Price: NZ$2996.00 includes accommodation, rental car and ferry, price will vary depending on season.

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