New Zealand Food & Wine

Wine tasting at Obsidian vineyard. Obsidian is a boutique winery, established in 1993, with the single objective of producing a great Bordeaux-style red. They now produce ten varietal wines, including several award winners. Their flagship wine is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. In recent years new wines introduced to its portfolio include Syrah, Viognier, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Montepulciano.  The latest wine to be introduced is the Spanish-styleTempranillo, which has already impressed wine writers. The Obsidian Cab/Merlot 2008

Visit Kennedy Point vineyard where they produce Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Chardonnay and Rosé wines. You will also taste manuka and pohutukawa honey, estate–grown olive oil, and New Zealand avocado oil. Their Syrah recently won the International Syrah Trophy, the New Zealand Syrah Trophy, the New Zealand Red Wine Trophy and the Auckland Syrah Trophy at the International Wine Challenge.

Wine tasting at Jurassic Ridge. This is a new vineyard open to the public producing hand-crafted, high quality Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Gris as well as Montepulciano which was awarded a Trophy in the 2010  at one of our national wine tasting competitions. All their wines are made entirely on estate from grapes grown in their north-facing boutique vineyard at Church Bay. Spend two more hours Wine tasting and lunch at Te Whau. You will be transferred back to your accommodation at around 330pm.

Take the morning ferry back to Auckland Downtown.

A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer between the Auckland Airport and Hotel.

Flight is required, currently not included in the quote.

A private vehicle will provide a transfer between the Airport and your Hotel.

Hawke's bay is somewhat of the garden of Eden - delicious foods, fruit and wine are all produced here. Explore the culinary and cultural aspects of the Bay today on a private guided tour and meet a Maori elder and artists. Meet these wonderful characters, hear their stories and have fun. Walk amongst the diverse collection of art deco buildings in Napier. Visit creative producers on their land where you can taste, touch and smell the myriad of tantalizing products they make from the deep soil. Visit a rural coastal settlement and talk with a Maori who can provide a spiritual insight into her culture and can clearly demonstrate what it is that makes this indigenous people so special. She will give you a cultural welcome to her land. Taste beautifully crafted local wines at prestigious wineries and meet some of the personalities involved in making the wines. Enjoy meeting fascinating artists in their studios and view their paintings, sculptures or pots. Walk in the scenic Hawke’s Bay rural countryside, either on a large sheep and cattle station beside a river, a stunning historic country garden, or remote coastal beach or in native bush or visit an orchard. Enjoy lunch at the Winery or an epicurean lunch at a beach house overlooking the sea.

Private car transfer Napier to Martinborough. The journey takes you on a drive through regions accounting for more than 80% of New Zealand's wine production. Combined with the farmers' markets, eateries and artisan food producers you'll encounter along the way.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Explore the celebrated Martinborough village on this luxury small group tour, in a region famous for its extraordinary pinot noir wines. With your knowledgeable, personal Zest guide you will drive in style, go behind the scenes of premium wine growers and boutique food producers. Finish with a delicious tasting light three course lunch matched with Martinborough wines at a vineyard café.

Private car transfer Martinborough to Wellington.

From Wellington, you will be transfered  door to door to the best Lodges & Hotels including Bay of Many Coves by a floating seaplane.

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

 On arrival to Picton transfer to Blenheim by private vehicle.

Enjoy a day of cycling around the beautiful Marlborough region, visiting on the way some of the top Marlborough wineries, whilst enjoying samples on the way. Breathe in the fresh country air along the quiet back roads which pass through the Wairau River valley. A return transfer to the origin point is included.

 Private car transfer to Blenheim Airport.

Flight is required, currently not included in the quote.

Sit back and relax during this short transfer travelling between the airport and hotel, or vice versa.

Enjoy a very relaxed day in wine country enjoying local cuisine, sampling local cheese and tasting a selection of fine wines. During this day tour, taste wines at 5 different vineyards, and sample some delightful cheese whilst in a vineyard setting. A delicious gourmet platter style lunch at Northburn Station’s The Shed is also included today.

Today you will explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Upon landing in Milford, join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot dolphins, seals and penguins. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular rivers, valleys and mountains with blue-green ice falls, and land upon Mt Tutoko glacier in the heart of Fiordland National Park.

Snow capped mountains, a crystal clear lake and blue sky days provide the perfect alpine setting for an unforgettable winter holiday. Queenstown is a snow lover's paradise with several ski areas on its doorstep and an intoxicating après ski culture. The region’s ski season typically runs from early June until early October. Off the slopes, an abundance of activities; being labeled as the adventure capital, inspiring scenery and warm hospitality combine to offer something special for everyone. Thrill seekers can take their pick of adventure activities; home of bungee jumping, white water rafting, and hang-gliding to name a few. While those seeking relaxation can chill out on the golf course, in a vineyard, at a luxury spa or in the many shops, galleries, bars and restaurants. Alternatively, spend a day in historic Arrowtown or take in the magical scenery in Glenorchy.

Sit back and relax during this short transfer travelling between the airport and hotel, or vice versa.