WINE JOURNEYS DESIGNED AROUND YOU
Private New Zealand Wine Tours, Shaped Around Your Taste
New Zealand’s wine regions combine distinctive wines with beautiful landscapes, excellent food and passionate producers.
Whether you are a serious collector or simply enjoy discovering good wine, we can incorporate private touring, carefully chosen cellar doors, hosted tastings and vineyard dining into your personalised New Zealand journey.
You do not need to visit every winery. We help you choose the right regions and experiences, leaving enough time to enjoy the wine, the surroundings and the people behind each bottle.
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Discover New Zealand Through Its Wine Regions
New Zealand’s vineyards stretch from the warmer northern coastline to the alpine landscapes of Central Otago.
Each region has its own climate, scenery and style of wine. A private wine journey might include an island vineyard lunch near Auckland, a guided tasting in Hawke’s Bay, Sauvignon Blanc and seafood in Marlborough or Pinot Noir among the mountains of Central Otago.
We can include one relaxed wine day within a wider itinerary or design an entire journey around wine, food and exceptional places to stay.
Waiheke Island
WAIHEKE ISLAND · SYRAH · BORDEAUX-STYLE REDS · CHARDONNAY
A short ferry ride or scenic flight from Auckland, Waiheke Island offers an easy introduction to New Zealand wine.
Its coastal vineyards, beaches and relaxed island atmosphere make it particularly well suited to unhurried tastings and long lunches overlooking the Hauraki Gulf. The island is best known for Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot-based blends, along with elegant Chardonnay.
A private Waiheke experience can include selected cellar doors, a vineyard lunch and time to enjoy the island’s coastline, galleries or beaches. Travellers wanting more than a day visit can stay on the island and experience it after the day visitors have returned to Auckland.
Best suited to: Couples, food and wine lovers, and travellers beginning or ending their journey in Auckland.
Hawke’s Bay
HAWKE’S BAY · CHARDONNAY · SYRAH · CABERNET AND MERLOT BLENDS
Hawke’s Bay is one of New Zealand’s most established wine regions and is particularly celebrated for Chardonnay, elegant Syrah and structured red blends.
Its varied soils and warmer climate allow producers to create a broad range of wine styles. Private touring can explore areas such as the Gimblett Gravels, Bridge Pa Triangle and the coastal vineyards surrounding Te Awanga.
Wine experiences can be combined with vineyard dining, Napier’s Art Deco architecture, local produce, coastal scenery and a stay at one of the region’s luxury lodges.
Best suited to: Travellers who enjoy serious red wines, Chardonnay, architecture, food and longer stays in one region.
Marlborough
MARLBOROUGH · SAUVIGNON BLANC · PINOT NOIR · AROMATIC WHITES
Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region and the home of the Sauvignon Blanc that established the country’s international wine reputation.
Beyond Sauvignon Blanc, the region produces accomplished Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and traditional-method sparkling wine. Its cellar doors are spread through the Wairau and Awatere valleys, surrounded by mountains, farmland and long rows of vines.
A private day can combine well-known producers with smaller boutique vineyards, a carefully chosen lunch and time to understand the differences between Marlborough’s subregions. The experience can also be paired with fresh seafood, the Marlborough Sounds or a stay at a secluded waterfront lodge.
Best suited to: Sauvignon Blanc enthusiasts, seafood lovers and travellers journeying between Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.
Central Otago
CENTRAL OTAGO · PINOT NOIR · CHARDONNAY · AROMATIC WHITES
Surrounded by mountains, lakes and historic gold-mining landscapes, Central Otago is New Zealand’s southernmost wine region and one of its most visually dramatic.
Pinot Noir is the region’s signature variety, but its vineyards also produce Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and other aromatic white wines. The different conditions found in Gibbston, Bannockburn, Bendigo, Cromwell and Wānaka give each subregion its own character.
From our Queenstown base, we can arrange a private day with selected tastings, a vineyard lunch and scenic stops chosen around your interests. Our local touring experience helps us plan a day that feels relaxed without spending unnecessary time travelling between cellar doors.
Best suited to: Pinot Noir lovers, couples, private groups and travellers staying in Queenstown or Wānaka.
Other Wine Regions Worth Exploring
Wairarapa and Martinborough
LOWER NORTH ISLAND · PINOT NOIR · SAUVIGNON BLANC · AROMATIC WHITES
Within reach of Wellington, Martinborough is known for boutique producers, compact vineyard areas and highly regarded Pinot Noir. It can be included as a private day experience or as part of a journey through the lower North Island.
North Canterbury and Waipara Valley
SOUTH ISLAND · PINOT NOIR · RIESLING · CHARDONNAY
Around an hour north of Christchurch, Waipara Valley is recognised for expressive Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay and aromatic wines. It works particularly well at the beginning or end of a South Island itinerary.
Nelson
UPPER SOUTH ISLAND · PINOT NOIR · CHARDONNAY · SAUVIGNON BLANC
Nelson is a smaller wine region known for boutique producers, generous sunshine and a strong food and arts culture. It can be combined with Abel Tasman National Park or a journey through the upper South Island.
More Than a Cellar-Door Tour
A memorable wine experience is not measured by how many vineyards you visit. It is about choosing places that suit your interests and allowing enough time to appreciate them.
Depending on the region and availability, we can arrange:
Private driver-guided wine touring
Hosted and appointment-based tastings
Vineyard lunches and food pairings
Visits to boutique and established producers
Meetings with winemakers or vineyard hosts
Scenic helicopter or private vehicle transfers
Luxury accommodation near the vineyards
Wine experiences combined with art, cycling, golf or coastal touring
Multi-region food and wine itineraries
If there is a particular producer, vintage or style of wine you would like to explore, tell us when we begin planning.
A Wine Journey Designed Around You
You might want a relaxed afternoon of tasting during your time in Queenstown or a longer itinerary connecting several regions.
A complete New Zealand wine journey could combine:
Auckland and Waiheke Island
Coastal vineyards, red wines, Chardonnay and a relaxed vineyard lunch.
Hawke’s Bay
Chardonnay, Syrah, structured red blends, Art Deco architecture and regional dining.
Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc, boutique producers, seafood and the Marlborough Sounds.
Queenstown and Central Otago
Pinot Noir, alpine scenery, private touring and exceptional dining.
Domestic flights, private transfers, accommodation and selected experiences can be coordinated as one seamless itinerary.
Planning Your Wine Experiences
Some boutique wineries and private tasting rooms operate by appointment or have limited opening days. Particular winemakers and cellar doors cannot always be guaranteed, especially during harvest, private events or seasonal closures.
We recommend arranging important wine experiences well before you arrive. Your final itinerary will clearly explain which tastings, meals, transfers and private experiences are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Experiences can be relaxed and introductory or designed for experienced collectors. We will ask about the wines you enjoy and select suitable regions and producers.
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Yes, private or hosted tastings may be available at selected wineries. These depend on the producer, season and availability.
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Yes. Wine days can include regional food, art, cycling, coastal scenery, golf, historic towns or simply a long lunch in a beautiful setting.
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We can arrange a private driver-guide so everyone can participate in the tastings. The exact transport and inclusions will be detailed in your itinerary.
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Some wineries offer international shipping, although destinations, quantities, taxes and import requirements vary. The winery can explain the available options when you visit.
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Yes. We can balance wine tastings with dining, scenery, gardens, art and regional attractions so the day remains enjoyable for everyone.
Let’s Create Your New Zealand Wine Journey
Tell us which wines you enjoy, the regions you would like to visit and how wine should fit into your wider New Zealand experience.
Our Queenstown-based team will recommend the right route, private touring, accommodation and dining, then bring everything together in one personalised itinerary.