The success of New Zealand wine holidays can be attributed to a maritime climate – none of the country’s vineyards are further than 80miles from the ocean – plentiful sunshine and evenings cooled by sea breezes. These conditions combine to produce wines of distinctive purity, vibrancy and intensity with a fine balance between flavour and intensity.
The wine vacations New Zealand offers could spread throughout the North and South islands, although most congregate on the east coast in the rain shadow of the mountains. The snow-capped peaks and clear water rivers provide a spectacular backdrop to the vineyards – with around 700 wineries scattered across the rolling hills. This jaw-droppingly beautiful landscape and the opportunity to sample sensational wines, including the country’s signature Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux blends, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties, has attracted intrepid enthusiasts to spectacular wine vacations in New Zealand.
At Wine Paths, our local expert can organise exclusive wine vacations New Zealand has to offer – including vineyard visits, elaborate tastings, luxury stays, exquisite food and exciting activities.
New Zealand is made up of two large islands and a multitude of isolated islets in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, thousands of kilometers southeast of Australia. This state is the most southern wine producing country in the world.
The oceanic influence is particularly intense on these islands, giving them a cool maritime climate. The most temperate places are on the North Island. The country enjoys a diversity of climates and soils. The mountain ranges protect the country from the powerful winds of the western Tasman Sea, explaining the location of most vineyards on the eastern part of the islands. At the junction of two tectonic plates, the country is full of volcanic soils.
New Zealand wine holidays can be arranged in some of the most important wine regions of the North Island are Hawkes Bay on the east coast, Martinborough in Wairarapa Province to the south and Waiheke Island near Auckland. In the South Island, Marlborough in the north is the most famous wine region in the country. The wines of Waipara in the Canterbury area and those of Central Otago are also worthy of mention.
Wine vacations New Zealand offers, would allow you to taste these incredible wines ad experience the best of wine tourism in this beautiful country. So, make the most of your next wine wine holiday by booking and exclusive and all-inclusive wine vacation package in New Zealand!
