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10 days Independent Coach Tours Auckland to Christchurch |
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Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua - Napier - Wellington - Blenheim - Kaikoura - ChristchurchThe Classic New Zealand Wine Trail is a deliciously indulgent road journey that puts pleasure first. As well as fantastic food and wine, it serves up all kinds of cultural and adventure experiences. You'll discover some of New Zealand's most scenic regions, including three major wine-growing areas on this New Zealand Wine Tour. Day 1: Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua Travel south from Auckland to Waitomo Caves for lunch, a guided tour of the famous Glowworm Grotto and an underground boat ride to discover the wonders of the caves. Continue east to Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Stay 1 night in Rotorua. Day 2: Rotorua - Taupo - Napier This morning see roaring geysers and boiling mud pools at the thermal areas, tame trout at the springs and see performing sheep and dogs at the Agrodome. This afternoon travel to the picturesque lakeside town of Taupo, and continue onto Hawkes Bay and the art deco city of Napier. Tonight enjoy the Big Picture Wine experience. Day 3: At Napier Today Grape Escape Tours will take you on an afternoon tour of 4-5 local wineries with tastings of Merlot, Chadonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and some of New Zealand's finest cheeses matched with complimentary wine. Day 4: Napier - Wellington Today we journey south from Napier, to the capital city of Wellington, arriving early afternoon. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure. Day 5: At Wellington Today you set off on the Wairarapa Gourmet Wine Escape. Travelling by train to the Wairarapa region where you will visit the best vineyards in the region, including lunch at a vineyard or cafe. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon. Day 6: At Wellington Today enjoy the Zest Walking Gourmet Tour the best of the capital's specialist food stores, including tasting coffee, chocolate, cheeses and regional produce. Take a seat in a top Wellington restaurant or cafe and indulge in a light three course tasting lunch and matching New Zealand wines. Day 7: Wellington - Picton - Blenheim Cross Cook Strait by ferry, to the Marlborough Sounds and Picton. Upon arrival into Picton board the coach to travel onto Blenheim. Day 8: At Blenheim Today take an in-depth look at the Marlborough wine region. Interact with winemakers and a wine and food matched lunch at Allan Scott Winery. Visits include several wineries and the Makana Chocolate factory, which specialises in handmade chocolate. Lunch is included. Day 9: Blenheim - Kaikoura This morning board the TranzCoastal train , which skims the spectacular coastline between the Kaikoura Ranges and the Pacific Ocean This afternoon enjoy a Whale Watch excursion, the rest of your day is at leisure. Stay 1 night in Kaikoura. Day 10: Kaikoura - Christchurch Today board the TranzCoastal Train and head south to Christchurch City. Upon arrival into Christchurch your tour will conclude.
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