Treat yourself with these 7 food and wine trips in New Zealand Leave a comment
The sun is shining, the traffic light system is here and once more we can look forward to getting out and exploring our beautiful country. It’s been a tough year, so what better way to celebrate a bit of newfound freedom than with a gourmet food and wine experience in one of the country’s top foodie destinations?
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Pipinui Point offers meals prepared by their in-house chef Warren Maddox.
1. Luxury clifftop escape
Pipinui Point is a luxurious and secluded accommodation perched 250m above the Tasman Sea. With gorgeous views, a clifftop hot tub and cosy wood burner, it’s the ideal romantic escape.
You can self-cater, but it’d be rude not to enjoy a meal specially prepared by in-house chef Warren Maddox. A cheese board or antipasto platter out on the deck of your accommodation while watching the sun go down is pure magic.
Make the most of the location to disconnect, or take the 45 minute drive into Wellington for a taste of the capital’s craft breweries, bars and restaurants.
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Queenstown and Wanaka are two of the South Island’s most popular destinations – with spectacular wineries, luxury dining and incredible local flavours are a drawcard for foodies.
2. Foodie highlights of Otago
Queenstown and Wanaka are two of the South Island’s most popular destinations – and not just because of the epic powder in winter! The region’s wineries, luxury dining and incredible local flavours are a drawcard for foodies.
On this all-inclusive four day tour, your friendly guide will transport you in a luxury vehicle between your destinations and accommodation each day.
Highlights include the iconic Cardrona Distillery, award-winning Central Otago wines in Gibbston Valley, a six course gourmet degustation menu at Amisfield and a gourmet BBQ dinner at Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant.
3. North Island highlights
This all-inclusive tour takes you through two of the North Island’s top culinary destinations over a relaxing five days.
On day one you’ll get familiar with Wellington’s art, history and culture on a walking food tour before journeying through the Wairarapa to Martinborough for some nibbles and wine tasting. Later, there’s chocolate, boutique shopping and local cuisine in Greytown, followed by art deco, artisan food and stunning wineries in the Hawke’s Bay.
Swap the wine for craft beer on the final day, with a brewery tour and lunch at Brew Union Brewing Co.
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Cruise through the picturesque Marlborough Sounds.
4. Taste the top of the South
The Top of the South is the perfect place for a summer getaway with its vibrant sunshine and incredible local flavours making it a dream foodie destination.
During this delicious five day itinerary, you’ll sample Cloudy Bay clams, Greenshell mussels and Regal salmon on a cruise through the picturesque Marlborough Sounds. You’ll explore wineries, be treated to a six course gourmet degustation menu in Blenheim and pay a visit to the famous Pic’s Peanut Butter World.
Visits to local markets, art trails and tastings of whiskey, rum, gin and fruit liqueurs round out your trip.
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Craggy Range is situated in the shadow of the spectacular Te Mata Peak in the premium wine growing area of Hawkes Bay.
5. Easter in Europe (almost)
The Hawke’s Bay region is truly a slice of Europe in Aotearoa, and on this holiday package over the Easter break you’ll get to experience all its best parts.
Your first stop will be to the impressive Te Mata Peak with its panoramic views of the surrounding region. Learn how to perfectly match cheese with wine at a workshop with Juliet Harbutt before exploring some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest wineries.
You’ll pay a visit to the Hastings Farmers’ Market and the Silky Oaks Chocolate Factory, indulge in a five-course ‘paddock to plate’ dinner at Mangapapa and experience the unique vineyard De La Terre Winery.
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You can’t beat Queenstown for a romantic getaway.
6. Romantic getaway
You can’t beat Queenstown for a romantic getaway; its azure lakes and snow-capped peaks provide a magical backdrop, while the flavours of Central Otago are hard to beat.
Stay at The Rees Hotel, waking up to views out to Lake Wakatipu from your balcony. Included in this five day package are five days of SUV hire so you can explore at your leisure.
Book some relaxation time at the Onsen Hot Pools, go for a day walk and dine out in magical Arrowtown, take the gondola up for marvellous views and eat at Rata Restaurant by Josh Emett. Then there are exclusive rooftop bars, elegant whisky parlours and candlelit restaurants to discover.
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Queenstown is the gateway to the Central Otago wine region.
7. Middle Earth magic
Treat yourself to an indulgent getaway in the South Island next Easter, experiencing the best of Queenstown’s food and wine and the natural beauty of Milford Sound.
You’ll start off by exploring the sights of the adventure capital, soaking in the views and its buzzing nightlife, including dinner at the stylish Botswana Butchery. On day two you’ll head to the magnificent Milford Sound for a special cruise with expert nature guides.
Catch your own lunch at Hook in Wanaka, tour the famous Cardrona Distillery and take a cruise on the TSS Earnslaw to Colonel’s Homestead Restaurant for a gourmet BBQ dinner. Mountain biking, Cloudy Bay wine tasting, Middle Earth magic in Glenorchy and a visit to splendid Lake Dunstan are also on the itinerary.
How to book
Visit: travel-booking.stuff.co.nz/deals-and-offers/food-and-wine-39 or call 0800 767 021.
