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21 Day New Zealand Wine Lovers Tour
Auckland - Northland OR Bay of Islands - Auckland - Rotorua - Hawke's Bay Wine Country (Napier/Hastings) - Wellington - Marlborough Wine Country (Picton/Blenheim) - Kaikoura - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula - Oamaru/Timaru/Geraldine - Dunedin - Queenstown/Wanaka/Lake Hawea

21 Day New Zealand Wine Lovers Tour
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For a guided tour including this itinerary contact Long Island Tours.

For rental car options we recommend:

For a guided tour using this itinerary contact Canterbury Shuttles & Tours and Ecotours and Active Planet Ltd

Day 1 - Auckland/North Auckland

Accommodation Options:

Auckland Districts

Hibiscus Coast & Rodney District, North Auckland (inc Orewa, Silverdale, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Matakana Coast, Wellsford & Warkworth)

Auckland Activity Options:

Auckland

  • Coast to Coast Tours - Experience the culture and nature of West Auckland, visit wineries, Muriwai Beach gannets, taste NZ honey plus more.
  • Auckland's Dolphin & Whale Safari - The only Auckland operator permitted to show dolphin's & whales in their natural environment.
  • Gulfwind Sailing Academy & Charters - Personalised, practical and hands-on sailing charters and certified courses in the waters surrounding Auckland, "City of Sails".
  • Supa Travel Express - Door to door airport shuttle transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua. Charter/personalised tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
  • Tamaki Hikoi - Maori Guided Walk of Auckland - Guides from the Ngati Whatua tribe re-tell ancient and sacred stories on the Tamaki Hikoi - a walking tour through Auckland.
  • Luxury Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane & and Rotorua. Tours also available.
  • Tall Ship Soren Larsen - Adventure sail training cruises in the tropical islands of the South Pacific and New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Islands.
  • Skydive Auckland - Situated 40 minutes south of Auckland, enabling both first time and experienced skydivers to enjoy the 'ultimate high' in a safe, yet fun-filled environment.
  • Sail NZ - Operating in Auckland and the Bay of Islands offering unique sailing adventures, including the America's Cup Sailing Experience.

Hibiscus Coast & Rodney District, North Auckland (inc Orewa, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Matakana Coast, Wellford & Warkworth)

Northland Activities

  • A Perfect Day Ocean Cruise, Tutukaka - Enjoy a day on the water sightseeing the Poor Knights Islands from Tutukaka
  • Kotuku Adventure Tours - Guided tours to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and the Far North from the Bay of Islands.
  • Dive! Tutukaka - Dive the Poor Knights Islands and the wrecks Tui and Waikato with Dive! Tutukaka.
  • Sand Safaris Cape Reinga Tours, Kaitaia - Experience the wonders of the Far North, and visit some of the most popular attractions such as 90 Mile Beach, Cape Reinga and Gumdiggers Park & Ancient Buried Kauri Forest.
  • Archibald Rentals - Based in Kaitaia in the Winterless North, specialising in providing auto rentals that cater for long or short term visitors to New Zealand
Bay of Islands Accommodation
Bay of Islands Activities
  • Go Birdz - Campervan, rental car and scooter hire in the Bay of Islands
  • Kotuku Adventure Tours - Guided tours to Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and the Far North from the Bay of Islands.
  • Russell Booking & Information Centre - For FREE BOOKINGS and advice on all your tours, activities, cruises and accommodation in the Bay of Islands
  • Paihia Dive HQ - Experts at taking divers to the Bay of Islands and Rainbow Warrior safely but with a sense of adventure.
  • Dive HQ Bay of Islands - Enjoy the wonders of the underwater diving shipwrecks and viewing stunning underwater scenery.
  • Adventure Company - Horseback riding, ATV quad bike tours and off road Go-Kart trails for family holiday adventures in the scenic Bay of Islands.
  • Waka Taia-Mai Tours - Experience the spirituality of a Maori canoe journey in the Bay of Islands and be part of an unforgettable cultural experience. Tours to Ngawha Mineral Hot Springs also available.
  • Skydive Bay of Islands - Experience the thrill of a tandem skydive in the scenic Bay of Islands, Northland's adventure playground.
  • Sail NZ - Operating in Auckland and the Bay of Islands offering unique sailing adventures, including the America's Cup Sailing Experience.
  • Dolphin Discoveries - Dolphin swimming & watching and Eco Tours in the Bay of Islands
  • Tall Ship Soren Larsen - Adventure sail training cruises in the tropical islands of the South Pacific and New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Islands.

Day 4 - Auckland
Overnight Auckland. Accommodation options as above.

Day 5 - Rotorua

Rotorua Accommodation options:

Rotorua Activity options:

  • Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre - Enjoy a traditional NZ dinner and unforgettable experiences where the theatre brings tribal and historical stories of Rotorua to life.
  • The Great Kiwi Lumberjack Show - A unique 45 minute lumberjack show in a rainproof venue, fun for all ages. Also onsite farm walks. Suitable for conferences & functions.
  • New Zealand Caterpillar Experience - View vintage Caterpillar® earthmovers and machinery and enjoy an insight into how New Zealand's land was changed by man and Caterpillar® machinery from the mid 19th century through to today.
  • Off Road NZ - Your one stop adventure centre - U Drive 4WD, Sprint Cars, Monster 4X4 thrillride, calybird shooting, golf, archery.
  • Waikite Valley Thermal Pools and the Pukeko in a Ponga Tree BYO Cafe - Bathing and Dining with a difference.
  • Agroventures, Rotorua - Adventure activities in one location - Rotorua Bungy, Rotorua Swoop, Agrojet, Freefall Xtreme, Shweeb.
  • Kaitiaki Adventures, Rotorua - White water sledging and white water rafting adventure tours on many Rotorua rivers including Kaituna, Rangitaiti & Wairoa.
  • Rotorua 5 Star Travel Ltd - The only dedicated tourism company specialising in combined sightseeing of attractions based in Rotorua.
  • Hot Spotz Luxury Shuttle - Day tours to all destinations, airport pick-ups, charters for weddings, special occasions and corporate functions.
  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley - Walk through craters and take a boat cruise on the volcanic crater Lake Rotomahana to view amazing geothermal activity.
  • Wet n Wild Rafting - Specialising in white water rafting day trips on the Kaituna, Rangitaiki, Lower Rangitaiki and Wairoa rivers, and in multi-day rafting expeditions, that include a range of overnight to five day expeditions on the Motu and Upper and Lower Mohaka Rivers.
  • Rainbow Springs Nature Park & Kiwi Encounter - View NZ wildlife and the native Kiwi bird in a native bush setting
  • Hells Gate & Wai Ora Spa - New Zealand's only mud bath spa complex
  • Mitai Maori Experience - A close up and personal Maori cultural experience
  • NZONE Skydiving - Experience the thrill and excitement of a parachute jump above Rotorua
  • Pure Dirt Bike Tours - Half, full days and multi day dirt biking tours through unique forest areas which are closed to the public.
  • The Buried Village - New Zealand's 1886 Mt Tarawera Eruption, Excavation, History and Gallery Museum
  • Planet Bike - Mountain bike hire, tours and adventure combos in the scenic Whakarewarewa Forest.
  • Helipro - Offering a selection of exciting and innovative scenic flight and charter options by helicopter in Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
  • Agrojet - New Zealand's Fastest jetboating experience! Experience G-Forces not unlike Formula ONE Race Cars!
  • Volcanic Air Safaris - Scenic air tours by float plane or helicopter, providing the opportunity to overview the spectacular natural features of Rotorua
  • Walking Legends Guided Walks - Day tours and 3 & 4 day guided walking tours through Te Urewera National Park & the Lake Waikaremoana Track.
  • The Landing - Lake Tarawera - Casual lakeside dining with Mt Tarawera as a backdrop, plus a base for boat cruises and many lake activities.
  • Mountain Action - 4x4 quad bike tours and horse riding through breathtaking native bush along the slopes of Mt Ngongotaha.
  • Adventure Kayaking - offering quality wilderness excursions on Rotorua’s most spectacular scenic lakes.
  • Realm of Tane - Taking you on an extraordinary journey through Maori culture, mythology and our story of creation.
  • Supa Travel Express - Door to door airport shuttle transfers Tauranga - Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua. Charter/personalised tours. Sports clubs, weddings, corporate functions.
  • Tamaki Maori Village - The cultural experience the world is talking about. Journey back in time to a Pre-European lifestyle experience of customs and traditions.
  • Action New Zealand - All weather action attraction plus many team building activities.
  • Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park - Located between Taupo & Rotorua. Often described as the most interesting and picturesque geothermal area in NZ.
  • New Zealand Riverjet - New Zealand's premier, and ONLY thermal eco safari! Conveniently sited between Taupo & Rotorua.
  • Luxury Airport Shuttles & Tours - Door to door shuttle service in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and surrounding areas, Whakatane & and Rotorua. Tours also available.
  • Whakarewarewa Volcanic Valley - New Zealand's premier Maori culture and geothermal visitor experience
  • Longridge Fun Park - Excitement, action & laughter with adventure jet boating, U-Drive four wheel drives, Zespri kiwifruit and farm tours, and conference team building activities.
  • Rotoiti Tours - World of Maori - Share the warmth, the emotion, the spirituality that is Maori
  • Agrodome Farm Park - - The unique Rotorua experience! Sheep show and dog trial demonstrations, organic farm tours.
  • Te Puia Maori Arts & Crafts Institute - New Zealand's premier Maori culture and geothermal visitor experience
  • Rotorua Duck Tours - A sightseeing adventure onboard a WWII amphibious vehicle able to travel on land and water!
  • Rotorua Museum - discover the essence of Rotorua; its people, culture and volcanic landscape
  • Kawarau Jet - An endless range of jetboating combo's and adventures

Day 6, 7, 8 & 9 - Hawke's Bay (Napier/Hastings)

Hawkes Bay Accommodation Options:

Hawkes Bay Activities
Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at one of the many vineyards in this area, and choose from the following activity options:

Day 10 - Wellington

Wellington Accommodation Options:

Day 12, 13 & 14 - Marlborough (Picton/Blenheim) - Just 10 minutes drive between Picton & Blenheim. Catch the interislander ferry from Wellington to Picton

Picton/Blenheim Accommodation Options

Picton/Blenheim Activities
Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at one of the many vineyards in this area, and choose from the following activity options:

  • Compass Charters - Self-drive and skippered sailboats or powerboats available for hire in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
  • Endeavour Express - Fast & friendly boat service calling regularly at: Furneaux Lodge, Punga Cove and Endeavour Resort. Also at holiday cottages and homes and in the Outer Sound.
  • Picton Launch Charters - Join us on the 42 foot MV Waiwiri for fishing and day trips through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, taking in the Queen Charlotte Sounds and the Tory Channel.

Day 15 - Kaikoura

Kaikoura Accommodation options:

Kaikoura Activity option:

Day 16 & 17 - Christchurch/Banks Peninsula

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Accommodation Options:

Christchurch/Banks Peninsula Activity options:
Day 18 - Timaru OR Oamaru

Timaru Accommodation Option

Oamaru Accommodation Options

Oamaru Activities

Day 19 - Dunedin

Dunedin Accommodation Options: