As featured at Food & Wine's Classic in Aspen,
June 2010

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1-10) New Zealand - Wine Trail - Travel Package

Enjoy incredible food and wine, meandering along at a relaxed pace, with unique touches every step of the way. Whether you prefer whites or reds, fresh fruits or succulent lamb, this trip will encompass everything your appetite desires. No other company offers the value we do, or will go above and beyond to make sure this is the perfect Epicurean vacation. From the secret waterfalls, to dinner reservations, to hidden seal viewing spots only us locals know about...let us create the perfect trip for you.

Featured Partners:

This exclusive hand-crafted package has brought together some very special partners, including Scenic Hotel Te Pania, Long Island Tours, Parehua Country Estate, Zest Food Tours, Interislander, The Museum Hotel, Te Papa Museum , Timara Lodge, Marlborough Travel and Spy Valley Wine

Code: Aspen2010

Pricing: From $3,999 per person
*This package can be altered to suite your travel needs and dates. Call us at 888.229.0082

Package Includes:

Private transfer Auckland airport to domestic terminal
2 nights Hawke's Bay, breakfast daily
2 nights Martinborough
2 nights Wellington
2 nights Marlborough Wine region
9 days Rental Car
Full-Day Private Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Lovers Tour
Full-Day Taste of Martinborough Tour
Private Te Papa Maori Experience
Half-Day Capital Taste Tour of Wellington
Interisland Ferry in the Kaitaki Plus lounge
Full-Day Taste of Marlborough and Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Breakfast Daily and many other meals
24-hour local contact in New Zealand
GST tax of New Zealand

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrive Napier

Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand. Meet and Greet with our Local Down Under Endeavours Representative. Private transfer to Auckland Domestic Airport. You will have 24-hour assistance your entire stay in New Zealand. Upon arrival into Hawke's Bay, collect your rental car for exploration of the glorious New Zealand countryside.
2 nights in lovely Hawke's Bay at Te Pania

Day 2 - Full Day Food & Wine Lovers' Tour of Hawke's Bay

Long Island Tours has customized this personal experience that takes you through the countryside with its dramatic bush, lakes and rivers. Talk with wine personalities and taste their award-winning wines. In season, pick and taste fruits, berries and gourmet specialties.

Day 3 - Drive to Martinborough

Explore the hills and valleys as you travel to Martinborough in the center of the North Island, off the well-beaten tourist track but in the heart of wine country. Check into your comfortable accommodations for the night at the lovely Parehua Country Estate.

Day 4 - Full Day Taste of Martinborough

Zest Food Tours are your VIP tour guides of Martinborough village and the surrounding small towns, including extraordinary Pinot Noir wines and a delicious lunch at a Vineyard Cafe.

Day 5 - Wellington

Self-drive the short distance to Wellington and check into your luxury hotel. A private Maori Experience at the award winning Te Papa Museum rounds out your day today. Enjoy two nights at our favorite Wellington hotel, The Museum Hotel, an architecturally-stunning masterpiece and a must-see on your exploration of New Zealand.

Day 6 - Half Day Capital Taste Tour

Your Zest Food Tour Guide leads you on a personal sightseeing and tasting tour of New Zealand's cafe capital. Stroll behind-the-scenes at some of our favorite Wellington food places, taste the culinary hidden treasures and meet some of the locals who have made this city an iconic foodie destination for world travelers.

Day 7 - Wellington to Marlborough Wine Region

Take the InterIslander ferry across the Cook Strait to the South Island of New Zealand, relaxing in their delightful Kaitaki Plus superior lounge, and disembarking in scenic Picton. Pick up your rental car and drive the short distance to the Marlborough Wine Region outside of Blenheim. Check into the Timara Lodge set amongst the vineyards where a sumptuous dinner and breakfast are provided daily.
Today's guided tour with an expert oenologist includes a select number of boutique and iconic wineries in New Zealand's most prolific wine region. See private areas of the wineries that are not normally accessible to the public.

Day 8 - Full Day Taste of Marlborough

Enjoy a fabulous new tour of Marlborough wine region specializing in stunning wine and food experiences, behind-the-scenes tours, winemaker-hosted tastings and special reserve grade wine. This day has been created for travelers who love great wine and those who want to learn more about the region, the wineries, and the people who create them.

Day 9 - Return Home

Drop off your rental car and embark on your journey home.

Our South Pacific vacation packages all begin with providing you with a fully customized itinerary (tailored to meet your every request) and continue on through your vacation and even when you return.

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