In many ways, New Zealand is a big surprise. Before you get there, you have of course formed an idea of what it is like, but it is different.
It’s a bit English in style (fish & chips), yes, but still not.
There is a lot of sauvignon, but what you will taste and drink most are other wines.
It is magnificent nature, and you will see a lot of it, it will be a bit of a “road trip” from the start in Auckland to the end in Queenstown.
It is one of the most successful countries for wine exports, rightfully so. But making quality wine is a fairly recent invention. It actually started in the 80s with sauvignon blanc in Marlborough.
But today it is very diverse. Pinot noir from Central Otago has also a world-reputation today. By the way, did you know that it is a gold mining district? And that this was where the very first “bungee jump” was done? We visit the bridge where they threw themselves off, still in use for jumping, so if you want to go for it…
But there will also be a lot more. Glacial lake, sulphur-emitting geysers, boat across the Cook Strait with a (slight) chance of dolphin, lobster lunch at a small hole-in-the-wall harbour restaurant, brilliant syrah wines, maybe the odd fiano, Maori dinner, and much more.
Sixteen days filled with experiences.
Join us for a great wine, nature and culture experience on the New Zealand wine tour.
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More inspiration: You can get an even better feeling for what you will experience on this tour if you visit the latest tour’s own Facebook group. Lots of pictures and videos from the tour (join the group and you’ll get an update when we post new contents): The wine tour to New Zealand 2020.
