14 Days of Indulgence

Exclusive New Zealand Wine & Food Tour

Savour the Delights of the Land of the Long White Cloud

Embark on a 14-day New Zealand wine and food tour that celebrates the country’s finest flavours and most spectacular landscapes. From the rolling vineyards of Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay to the boutique wineries of Central Otago, you’ll enjoy wine tastings, gourmet dining, and farm-to-table experiences in the heart of New Zealand’s celebrated culinary regions. Along the way, indulge in fresh seafood, artisan cheeses, and world-class cuisine crafted by passionate local chefs.

This luxury New Zealand food and wine itinerary is designed as a starting point to inspire your journey. We’ll tailor every detail to create your perfect bespoke vacation, ensuring a seamless blend of indulgence, discovery, and relaxation. Whether you are seeking intimate vineyard tastings, private guided tours, or unforgettable dining under the stars, this tour offers an extraordinary way to experience the best of New Zealand’s food and wine culture.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Private Wine Tour Waiheke Island

  • Private Wine Tour Hawks Bay

  • Private Wine Tour Marlborough

  • Private Sea Food Tour

  • Private Otago Wine Tour

  • Fine Dining at Amisfield

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland

  • Auckland, New Zealand's self-proclaimed "City of Sails" is the country's largest metro area. Resting between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, this urban paradise has something for everyone. Surrounded by native bush, rainforests, and an abundance of beaches, Auckland is a playground for both the city savvy and those with an eye for adventure. Explore the central museums and galleries on foot, or get out onto the water to experience the best views of the city.

  • Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland Accommodation

    You will be met at the Auckland airport by the driver and transferred to a private water taxi to Waiheke Island.

  • Delamore Lodge

    Delamore Lodge is built cliffside with commanding views overlooking Owhanake Bay, superior facilities, first-class service and delicious dining. Inspired by the Mediterranean with a unique New Zealand flavour, this elegant and exclusive luxury lodge is designed in the shape of a traditional Maori fish hook (Matau) and is literally moulded into the hillside.

    With breathtaking sea and island views of Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf and rooms filled with international and indigenous New Zealand craft and artworks, there’s an outlook and a space to please everyone.

    Breakfast and Dinner included

Day 2: Waiheke Island

  • Located 40 minutes from central Auckland, Waiheke Island is a must do for New Zealand wine and gourmet food lovers.

    This small island is home to long stretches of beautiful beaches and coastlines, olive oil and gin distilleries, hiking trails, and restaurants. But for many people, the biggest draw are the wineries

  • Private Wine Tour

    We can introduce you to the winemakers, chefs, and artists, take you to lesser-known wineries and scenic spots far from the general crowd. Whatever your pleasure, we will go out of our way to make it happen.

    Tour can include a combination of premium wine tastings, brewery tours, local food tastings, private art studios, sculpture parks, gardens and guided walks.

Day 3: Waiheke Island

Day 4: Auckland to Napier

  • Domestic Flight with Private Transfer

    You will be transferred to the Auckland Airport then from the Napier Airport to your accommodation.

  • The Farm at Cape Kidnappers

    Located in Hawke's Bay, one of New Zealand's most important wine districts, Cape Kidnappers has a rich history. The Farm is a five-star experience set on a 6,000-acre sheep and cattle farm which encompasses land reminiscent of Montana but plunges 800 feet straight into the sea. A championship golf course designed by Tom Doak is just one reason to experience The Farm.

    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Napier

  • With its Mediterranean climate and Art Deco style, Hawke's Bay is an attractive holiday prospect. As the nation's first winemaking region, a visit to one of its 30 wineries is a must. A trip to Mission Estate touted as the birthplace of NZ wine can't be missed. For the truly enthused head out on a tour of the vines. Those into Gatsby will enjoy the chance to view prominent Art Deco landmarks on a 1930s Vintage Car Tour. Passengers will spend just over an hour learning about the history of the city's architecture including the Napier Municipal Theatre, one of the top ten Art Deco Buildings in the world

  • Grape Escape half day Hawke's Bay Private Wine Tour

    This private wine tasting tour is designed for casual imbibers and wine aficionados. Meet like-minded people and share an appreciation of Hawke's Bay's fantastic wines. Taste great wines made with passion and learn of the areas unique growing conditions. Take home outstanding wines and wonderful memories. Join a fun filled wine tasting afternoon in the sun driving through absolutely stunning scenery. Visit four to five wineries and enjoy a cheese platter on the grounds of the Ngatarawa Vineyard beside the lily pond.

Day 5: Napier

Day 6: Napier to Marlborough

  • Domestic Flight with Private Transfer

    You will be transferred to the Napier Airport then from the Blenheim Airport to your accommodation.

  • The Marlborough

    The Marlborough offers a unique and luxurious accommodation experience in the world renowned Marlborough vineyards. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, vacation or a weekend with friends our small luxury hotel NZ provides you with the perfect backdrop to create lasting memories.

    From our top-of-the-line guest rooms to our food and wine tasting experiences, you’ll find yourself surrounded by beauty and luxury at The Marlborough.

    Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7: Marlborough Wine Region

  • Marlborough is about world famous Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s largest winegrowing region, and the soils and enviable climate that create it. It’s about fresh seafood sought by the world’s finest chefs. It’s about diverse landscapes, from valleys of vines to sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds.

  • Private Wine Tour

    Enjoy a private tour of Marlborough's best wineries. Your private driver-host will share local knowledge on the way to several vineyards where you'll taste award-winning wines like Saint Clair and Cloudy Bay, along with lesser known premium boutique wines.

Day 8: Marlborough Sounds

  • Marlborough is about world famous Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s largest winegrowing region, and the soils and enviable climate that create it. It’s about fresh seafood sought by the world’s finest chefs. It’s about diverse landscapes, from valleys of vines to sheltered waterways of the Marlborough Sounds.

  • Private Seafood Cruise

    As you cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, sample local seafood such as salmon, and Greenshell mussels, with Marlborough sauvignon blanc for the definitive wine/food match.

    Discover the natural beauty of Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui while relaxing aboard our well-appointed catamaran. Learn about this fascinating industry in the Marlborough Sounds from our knowledgeable crew and take in the picturesque scenery, keeping an eye out for local wildlife including seals, dolphins and birds.

Day 9: Marlborough to Queenstown

  • Domestic Flight

    You will be transferred to the Blenheim Airport then from the Queenstown Airport to your accommodation.

  • Eichardt’s Private Hotel

    An architectural beauty on Lake Wakatipu, Eichardt’s Private Hotel has welcomed travellers through its doors since 1861. Here, old-world luxury and grand service prevail, while access to one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations is just a step away.

    The Eichardt’s story is rich with colourful characters and pioneering endeavours woven deep within lovingly preserved walls. For more than 160 years, the Eichardt’s reputation for hospitality and generosity has never wavered, and an icon has endured.

    Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10: Queenstown

  • Although celebrated as New Zealand's ‘adventure capital’ Queenstown offers far more than a fast paced action-packed holiday. Settled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu beneath a soaring panorama of the Remarkables Mountain Range, this alpine town is surrounded by a plethora of historic, gastronomic and scenic wonders.

  • Dinner at Amisfield

    Dinner with Vaughan Mabee

    From the first reverently placed ingredient you’ll realize that Vaughan Mabee’s dishes are tactile delicious exuberance. Each and every course offering up flavours that epitomise the tastes of Central Otago, while playing on the emotion of childhood memories . These are dishes help shape stories of New Zealand, its history and its endemic culinary contribution.

    Cost of food and drink not included in estimate

    Includes private transport to Amisfield

Day 11: Queenstown

  • Explore Queenstown’s many great eateries including the World famous Ferg Burger and taste New Zealand’s top ice cream at Patagonia. With multiple world class restaurant’s within a few yards walk of your accommodation your time in Queenstown will be explosion of flavours.

Day 12: Queenstown

  • The Earnslaw Burn heli lunch is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that combines breathtaking alpine scenery with world-class cuisine. After a spectacular helicopter flight over Queenstown and Glenorchy, you’ll land in a dramatic glacial valley where waterfalls tumble down sheer rock faces beneath the towering Mt Earnslaw. Here, surrounded by untouched wilderness, you’ll enjoy a gourmet lunch crafted from the finest local ingredients, paired with premium New Zealand wines. With the roar of waterfalls in the background and panoramic views all around, dining in this extraordinary setting is an unforgettable way to connect with the raw beauty of the Southern Alps.

Day 13: Queenstown

  • Central Otago Private Wine Tour

    The Classic Full Day Wine Tour that explores the scenery, history, food and wines of Central Otago. Enjoy an unhurried amble through six of the region's finest wineries, pausing only to admire the ever-present views. Savour the unique atmosphere of the arts, crafts and history of Old Cromwell Town and share the unforgettable indulgence of a gourmet lunch.

Day 14: Queenstown to Auckland

It’s time to say goodbye with a domestic flight back to Auckland

  • Private Transfer Azur Lodge to Queenstown Airport

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