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Other Suggested Itineraries
Every region on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail has its food and wine specialties. Hawke’s Bay will win you over with stylish reds, sexy chardonnays and orchards full of fruit; Tararua is the place to discover country cooking at its best; Wairarapa will woo you with pinot noir, pinot gris and a plethora of delicious eateries; the city of Wellington offers menu after menu of culinary creativity, as well as a robust coffee culture; and Marlborough will introduce you to the world’s best sauvignon blanc – a perfect match for local scallops and green-lipped mussels. The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail takes you through three major wine growing regions, Marlborough, Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay, collectively responsible for over 70% of New Zealand’s total wine production. Travelling the Classic Wine Trail gives you the opportunity to enjoy the local wine specialties as well as compare the subtleties of regional variations.
...the Farmers markets, for fresh seasonal local produce.
Wellington's City Market, weekly on Sunday mornings. 14-29 August Various Venues in Wellington A food festival celebrating the capital's fondness for flavour and fun.
Look out for orchards and berry farms that sell “pick your own” stone fruit, apples and berries.
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Stop at...Spend a half or full day discovering the tastes of Hawke’s Bay by following a self guided Food Trail. Visit farm gates, artisan food producers and food-destination outlets for fruit, honey, cheese, olives, wine, chocolate and much more. Collect a copy of the Food Trail map from any Hawke’s Bay i-SITE visitors centre. Get behind the scenes and take a tour of the Village Press Olivery at Sileni Estates Winery or enjoy a wine and cheese match at their epicurean centre. Prenzel on the Bay and sample over 30 delicious liqueurs and fruit schnapps, aloong with an array of gourmet oils, vinaigrettes and dessert toppings.and put flavour into your life by adding vibrant colour and zing to your day with their wide range of natural products. Broaden your cooking skills by taking a cooking class with experienced chef Malcolm Redmond at Breckenridge Lodge. Pick your own strawberries at The Strawberry Patch in Havelock North.
Hawke’s Bay local wine and food toursOdyssey New Zealand interactive wine and food tours. www.odysseynz.com On Yer Bike Winery Tours a cycling experience through vineyards and olive groves. Prinsy’s Experiences - Informative winery tours with knowledgeable local guide. Bike Devine Winery & Sightseeing Tours - freewheel around Hawke's Bay and various wineries.. Cycle Turismo - take a guided morning cycle then spend the afternoon checking out the main attractions www.cycleturismo.com Bike About Tours - discover Napier's wineries and other attractions www.bikeabouttours.co.nz Nimons & Sons - hire a charter bus for your group to experience the wineries www.nimons.co.nz
Accommodation for a night in the vines…Breckenridge Lodge, Taradale www.breckenridgelodge.co.nz The County Hotel www.countyhotel.co.nz Millar Road www.millarroadfamily.co.nz
Suggested Hawke’s Bay dining experiencesElephant Hill Winery, Te Awanga Craggy Range Winery, Havelock North Mission Estate Winery, Taradale Black Barn Bistro, Havelock North (lunch only) Opera Kitchen, Hastings (Breakfast & Lunch) Pipi Cafe, Havelock North Milk & Honey, Napier Pacifica Restaurant, Napier Vidals Restaurant, Hastings
For more dining suggestions visit http://www.hawkesbay.com
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See adjacent list of tour options or create your own tour using the Wairarapa Wine Map available online www.wairarapawines.co.nz or collect from local cellar doors and i-SITE visitor centres in Stop at...The Martinborough Wine Centre for an extensive range of local wines, a total wine tour of the region in one store. Delve into the world of olives at Olivo in Martinborough. Taste the oils and learn about olive Taste artisan sheep’s milk cheese at Kingsmeade Cheese. The gouda and cheddar-style cheese
Wairarapa and Wellington local food and wine toursFlat Earth Boutique range of guided tours to one or all of the wine regions along the Trail. Zest Food Tours Discover the tastes of Wellington, Greytown and Martinborough with a personally-guided tour. Wairarapa Gourmet Wine Escape Day trip from Wellington by train to Wairarapa for vineyard tour and lunch. March Hare Cycling - cycle Martinborough vineyards www.march-hare.co.nz Vintners Choice Martinborough Regional film and wine tasting experience. Tel. +64 6 306 9442 www.vintnerschoice.co.nz Wild About Wellington Beer tour www.wildaboutwellington.co.nz Martinborough Wine Tours Fully-hosted personalised one day tours. Tel. +64 6 306 8032 www.martinboroughwinetours.co.nz
Accommodation for a night in the vines…Parehua Country Estate www.parehua.co.nz The Old Manse www.oldmanse.co.nz Aylstone Boutique Retreat www.aylstone.co.nz
Suggested Wairarapa dining experiencesBar Salute, Greytown The Grill, Copthorne Solway Resort & Hotel Masterton Click here for more Wairarapa dining suggestions ![]()
Stop at...Kaffee Is on Oriental Parade, enjoy the best ice-cream ever, more than thirty flavours to Explore central Wellingtons’ Moore Wilson, where café owners and restaurateurs do their shopping. Discover a tempting array of locally-produced meat, bread, produce and deli foods.
Jackson Street in Petone has great shops for cooks, including Bookfeast and House of Knives. Stop at Te Puna Wai Ora for natural water direct from the aquifer. Jackson Street is also home to renowned eateries La Bella Italia, Ontrays, Cultured and Gusto, along with several coffee roasters, including Celcius - winner of best organic coffee in New Zealand.
Suggested Wellington accommodationMuseum Hotel, home to destination restaurant Hippopotamus Intercontinental Wellington, home to award winning Chameleon Restaurant Suggested Wellington dining experiencesMartin Bosley’s Yacht Club Restaurant, Oriental Parade Floriditas Click here for more Wellington dining suggestions.
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Stop at...Makana chocolate factory on Rapaura Road and watch the confectionery masters at work. The Vines Village on Rapaura Road to sample the extensive range of locally produced olive oils and internationally award winning liqueurs and culinary fare at Prenzel. A roadside stall for fresh seasonal produce or pick your own fruit including cherries, berries and stone fruit at one of the many region's orchards.
Farmers MarketsNapier Farmers’ market, every Saturday morning, Clive Square, Lower Emerson Street, Napier
Hastings Farmers’ Market, every Sunday morning, Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds, Hastings
VillageGrowers’ Market, Saturday mornings, Nov – March, Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North
Wairarapa Farmers’ Market, every Saturday morning. Solway Showgrounds, Fleet Street, Masterton
Check out the Harbourside Market, Sunday mornings in Waitangi Park, Wellington
City Market, every Sunday morning, Chaffers Dock, Oriental Bay, Wellington
Hill Street Farmers' Market, Saturday morning, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hill Street, Thorndon
Farmers’ Fresh Market, every Saturday morning, Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, Wellington
Marlborough Farmers’ Market, Sunday 9am-12 noon, Oct-June, A&P Showgrounds, Cnr Maxwell & Alabama Roads, Blenheim
Marlborough local wine and food toursMarlborough Travel Daily wine and food tours. Sounds Connection Daily winery tour. deVine Tours Personalised wine walking tours. Marlborough Wine Tours Guided small group tours. Bubbly Grape Personalised tours. Vine to Wine Small group tours with qualified guide.
. Wine Tours By Bike Explore Marlborough Guided bike tours and food tours. Highlight Wine Tours Group and private wine tours.
Accommodation for a night in the vines…Marlborough Vintners Hotel, Rapaura Road www.mvh.co.nz Straw Lodge
Suggested Marlborough dining experiencesHighfield Estate Winery Click here for more Marlborough dining suggestions
MarlboroughMade without compromise, Marlborough wines are known for their extraordinary flavours and aromas. The sauvignon blanc grown here is acclaimed throughout the world for its breathtaking pungency and crisp herbaceous ness. Pinot noir is also very happy here, a factor that has contributed to the region’s growing success with sparkling wines. For in-depth information on the wineries in Marlborough visit
Hawke’s BayHawke’s Bay history abounds with early winemaking successes and continues today with both classic wine styles and experimental varieties new to the region. Red wine production is centred on merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, cabernet franc and malbec. Chardonnay and sauvignon blanc are the main white varietals. For a detailed guide to the wineries visit Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers.
WairarapaThe Wairarapa wine region is packed with charm, and is an essential destination for those with a palate for fine food and wine. The three sub-regions of Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton include more 50 boutique wineries, mostly family-owned. The focus is always on quality rather than volume. www.winesfrommartinborough.com
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