The Wine and Culture Quest
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Wine, Golf and Gourmet

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The Wine and Culture Quest
Experience the land, the people....and their wines

Join us on this intimate 15 day wine tour. Bask in the inspiring beauty of this incredibly scenic country, its friendly, pampering hospitality, and, of course, the tantalizing beauty and tastes of its vineyards as you embark on an exclusive, in-depth, delicious taste discovery.

Our journey will begin in Auckland and takes in the picturesque vineyards of Waiheke Island. Enroute to Wellington, we will savour the delightful region of Hawkes's Bay. From here we will take the scenic Interisland ferry through the Marlborough Sounds and the Cook Strait to the South Island. Visits here will take us to the celebrated vineyards of the Marlborough, Nelson and the Canterbury regions.

We will talk to the owners and winemakers and we will lunch with them "under the vines"; we will tour wineries and sip and learn about Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and other specialities of each region. We will dine at some of the country's renowned restaurants and pair the finest of New Zealand wines with gourmet delights.

The vineyards we sample have been hand picked and include; Cloudy Bay, Corbans, Alpha Domus, Cellier Le Brun, Ata Rangi, Siefrieds, Esk Valley and Vidal.

Along the way we will feast on the breathtaking scenery, partake in numerous activities, such as, a glorious ferry trip allowing you to view Auckland from the harbour, stunning nature walks, a Maori cultural experience, a visit to Rotorura's mud pools and geysers, kayaking, visits to art deco towns and artists communities and museums, each, part of New Zealand's charm.

Your accommodation will be luxury, ensuite rooms in Bed & Breakfasts, Historic Homesteads or Vineyard Villas.

We are now in our fourth season of these unique, 15 day, small group tours
(for 2-6 people) .

Departure Dates: Customized Tour...booked according to your dates of travel.


Cost: $2495.00 U.S. approximately (land only)
(Tour includes: all on the ground transportation, accommodation and meals. Any wines consumed are not included)
Single supplements do apply
Please note that tour itineraries may be subject to change

Extensions in New Zealand or toAustralia or Fiji, before and after the tour can also be arranged for you.

We invite you to be our guest! Contact us for further details

Wine Golf and Gourmet
A Toast to New Zealand

This tour includes some of the greatest things in life: An abundance of world class golf courses, as many action oriented activities that you can think of or as many relaxing ones if that is what you prefer, quaint and luxurious accommodations, regional and innovative cuisine and superb wineries and their wines. Join us for this very special experience of New Zealand!

We will take in the North and South Islands. We will begin in Auckland and enjoy the picturesque vineyards of Waiheke Island and Hawkes Bay. From here we will take the scenic Interisland
ferry through the Marlborough Sounds and the Cook Strait to the South Island. Our winery
visits here will take us to the vineyards of the Marlborough, Nelson and the Canterbury r
egions. All of our vineyard visits have been hand picked so that you may enjoy the very best
of the art of wine that this country has to offer.

The Golf, (and/or Adventure), portion of this trip will begin as soon as you land on the South Island. You will have the choice to golf at least 5 different times on this tour. However, it will be difficult for you to decide exactly what to do, as your other choices include, scenic boat rides, kayaking, walking or hiking, biking, horseback riding , downhill mountain biking, museum visits, or simply wandering the towns you are staying in and taking in their charm and scenery.

Along the way, you will enjoy and experience the beauty and magnificence of this breathtaking country when we visit: The Nelson region, Able Tasman National Park, The Punakaiki, the ancient Franz Josef Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown,

Milford Sound (optional), Mt. Cook, (where we will stay at a high country sheep and cattle
station and the quaint English city of Christchurch. You will even have the option to swim
with the dolphins! We have made sure every activity is available for you, and left it up to
you to decide what you want to do!

As with all of our tours, your accommodation will be in luxury ensuite rooms in Bed &
Breakfasts or Historic Homesteads. We will dine in the country's renowned, intimate
restaurants and we will match fine New Zealand wines to the sumptuous gourmet delights
we are offered. Join us for this taste of New Zealand!

This tour can be 7 to 15 days in length.
The activities will vary depending on the length of the tour you choose.
Tour dates are customized for your unique itinerary
Please note that tour itineraries may be subject to change

Also available as a Custom Tour
For those of you who have a group with a minimum of 4 people we are ready to begin planning according to "your" dates!

Cost: this will depend on the length of your tour and the activities you choose.

Extensions in New Zealand or to Australia or Fiji, before and after the tour can also be arranged for you.

We invite you to be our guest! Contact us for more details

New Zealand Customized Tours - New Zealand Independent Tours