Day 1 USA to AUCKLAND

Day 2 EN ROUTE
Cross international dateline, lose a day (gain on return)

Day 2 ARRIVE AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Arrive Auckland 7,30 am where you will be met by our New Zealand representative who will deliver your tour documents.
Transfer to the hotel by private car and driver.
The hotel is located in the heart of the CBD a short walk from Queen Street, the Sky Tower and the Viaduct Harbour.
Your room is pre-registered for immediate occupancy.
Remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodation 4 star hotel, AUCKLAND

Day 3 AUCKLAND / HAWKES BAY
(BD) Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport by private car and driver.
Fly Auckland to Napier 9.00 am / 10.00 am
You will be met at the airport by your local driver guide to begin your wine and food odyssey.
Heritage winery, Mission Estate awaits. Lunch among the vines (not included) and visit Te Awanga's coastal vineyards. Tonight we enter the food lovers' realm at Sileni Estates for a celebratory Food & Wine matching dinner.
Accommodation Country house accommodation, HASTINGS

Day 4 HAWKES BAY
(BL) Breakfast at your accommodation.
Today try the winemakers' craft learning how wines are blended before lunching at Te Awa Farm's vineyard restaurant. Sample at other notable vineyards in the renowned Gimblett Gravels region this afternoon and walk Napier's famed Art Deco trail.

Day 5 HAWKES BAY / MARTINBOROUGH
(B,D) Breakfast at your accommodation.
We drive through Hawkes Bay's orchards and gardens to the Wairarapa. Savour the wines of outstanding estates, such as Palliser and Martinborough Vineyards, in this fine pinot noir regiona region. This evening enjoy gourmet dining in Martinborough.
Accommodation Boutique historic hotel, MARTINBOROUGH

Day 6 MARTINBOROUGH - MARLBOROUGH
(B,D) Breakfast at your accommodation.
We travel on to Wellington, we visit Te Papa the national museum and later cruise the Cook Strait to Picton. Welcome to Blenheim, Marlborough, the world's premier sauvignon blanc estates. This evening enjoy a fine dining experience at Hotel d'Urville.
Accommodation Boutique hotel, BLENHEIM

Day 7 MARLBOROUGH
(BD) We breakfast with methode traditionnelle wines at Cellier Le Brun. Savour intense herbaceous flavours at Hunter's, Cloudy Bay and St Clair vineyards and visit other outstanding vineyards including Seresin Estate and Villa Maria. Tonight your special dinner showcases memorable local cuisine.

Day 8 BLENHEIM
(B) Breakfast at your accommodation.
Your odyssey concludes this morning with final tastings at the vineyards before we transfer you to the airport.

INCLUDES:

· Meet and greet on arrival at Auckland International Airport
· Transfers by private car and driver/shuttle as specified
· 6 day deluxe wine tour (small group, max 14 pax).
· Hotel/ guesthouse accommodation with private facilities on share twin/double as per itinerary including pre-registration for early occupancy day 1
· Interislander Ferry - passengers only.
· Touring/transport on a seat in coach/train basis as specified
· Sightseeing activities and admissions as specified
· Meals as specified (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner
· Goods and Services Tax (GST)

EXCLUDES:
· International or domestic air fares (to be quoted separately as required)
· Meals except as specified
· Use of rooms before/after normal check in/out times (except day 1)
· Items of a personal nature eg laundry, phone calls, liquor etc
· Airport Departure Tax currently at NZ$25 per person
· Any credit card or Bank Fees

Add On 1: additional $320 per person on share twin/double basis,
plus adjustment to air sectors and taxes
Includes itinerary for option 1 plus extension to Christchurch
Day 1 Train to CHC, transfer, boutique B&B accommodation
Day 2 leisure to enjoy CHC on your own
Day 3 transfer to airport for flight CHC/AKL

Add On 2:: additional $490 per person on share twin/double basis,
plus adjustment to air sectors and taxes
Includes itinerary for option 1 plus extension to Queenstown
Day 1 flight BHE/ZQN, transfer, boutique B&B accommodation
Day 2 full day tour to Milford Sound
Day 3 full day at leisure
Day 4transfer for flight ZQN/AKL

Itinerary priced according. Call for a quote