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Hello Traveler,
Please review the proposed itinerary for our upcoming New Zealand tour below.
Overview
New Zealand offers dramatic alpine landscapes, rich Māori culture, and world-class outdoor adventures, all within an 11.5-hour non-stop flight from the U.S. West Coast. Highlights of this two-island trip include the Southern Alps, Fiordland National Park, Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, and Queenstown, alongside exceptional farm-to-table dining and curated accommodations. Recent reductions in flight costs make this an ideal time to visit.
Intended Main Trip: Saturday March 27th — Monday April 5th
Arrive in Auckland on Saturday with leisure time to explore and adjust to the time difference. We will journey through New Zealand's finest wineries and enjoy various outdoor activities.
The program with projected plans to visit one to two wineries per day, featuring top producers such as Mudbrick Vineyard, Cable Bay Vineyards, Stonyridge Vineyard, Cloudy Bay Winery, Astrolab, Felton Road Wines, Mt. Difficulty Wines, Craggy Range, Te Mata, and Trinity Hill. Winery selections are subject to change.
You'll cover areas such as Auckland, Marlborough, Central Otago, and the South Island with an optional & additional extention to Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay Extension: Tuesday, April 6th to Friday, April 9th and wineries under consideration for the extension include: Trinity Hill, Alpha Domus, Church Road, Te Mata Estate, Black Barn Vineyards (optional lunch), Sileni Estates, Elephant Hill, and Gimblett Gravels. Trip concludes on Friday, April 9th with Independent Departure and Ground Transfer from hotel/ NPE Airport
Activities
We will maintain a pleasant pace with enriching experiences, including:
- Walking tour of the Napier Art Deco quarter
- Hiking or biking through vineyards
- Glacier nature tour
- Stargazing experience
- Gourmet foraging tour in Hawke’s Bay
- Hiking to one of the Peaks in Wanaka
- Cruise down one of the sounds in tranquility
Estimated Cost (Per Person, Double Occupancy)
Once you arrive, all details are taken care of, including airport transfers, most meals, tasting fees, guides, and transport.
- Main 9-Day Program: $19,000 – $24,000 (Estimated at $2,500/day)
- 4-Day Hawke’s Bay Extension: $10,000 – $14,000 (Estimated at $3,000/day)
We will maintain a pleasant pace with enriching experiences, including:
- Walking tour of the Napier Art Deco quarter
- Hiking or biking through vineyards
- Glacier nature tour
- Stargazing experience
- Gourmet foraging tour in Hawke’s Bay
- Hiking to one of the Peaks in Wanaka
- Cruise down one of the sounds in tranquility
Estimated Cost (Per Person, Double Occupancy)
Once you arrive, all details are taken care of, including airport transfers, most meals, tasting fees, guides, and transport.
- Main 9-Day Program: $19,000 – $24,000 (Estimated at $2,500/day)
- 4-Day Hawke’s Bay Extension: $10,000 – $14,000 (Estimated at $3,000/day)
*We do not provide the day-to-day itinerary at this stage and we do not provide exact details of every little thing we are doing. This protects our trip design and allows flexibility if we need to make any changes. No empty promises from us.
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About
IAN BLACKBURN
Ian Blackburn, CSW, Event Producer
Ian discovered the wine industry while visiting the Napa Valley as a Culinary Student. Ian moved his focus to the front of the house, while working with Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles. Now in his 30th year hosting events; leading trips around the wine world; Ian has published a wine education book and is working on a new one; Ian has his own wine brand called Beekeeper Cellars and has sat for the difficult Master of Wine Exam! Today, Ian is considered one of the region’s best wine educators and works for his 120,000 followers (follow me), visiting vineyards and wine regions and produce over 100 wine classes and events per year for Learnaboutwine.com
