Discover New Zealand
Overview
Discover New Zealand
Crush Wine Experiences
30 reviews
Feb 18 - 28, 2026
Discover New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Feb 18 - 28, 2026
Crush Wine Experiences
30 reviews
$7,000
Deposit: $2,100
About your trip
North & South Islands: Sun, Sea, Cuisine, and World Class Wines
Overview:
February is a great time to see New Zealand. The summer light is golden, the air crisp and clear. And over 11 days and 10 nights, this journey spans both North and South Islands—from the harbor city of Auckland to the alpine beauty of Queenstown. It's a path less traveled, yet rich in all the things that matter: wild landscapes, honest food, good wine, and the stories of the land.
On the North Island, you’ll walk the coastline of Auckland, then sail to Waiheke for a day of food and wine in the sun. There are redwoods in Rotorua—tall, quiet, ancient—and the steam and fire of Waimangu. You’ll share a Māori feast under the stars and see the green hills of Hobbiton where the stories live.
Then south to Blenheim, for Marlborough’s sharp white wines and seafood pulled fresh from the Sounds. In Queenstown, the mountains stand like old friends. You’ll cruise the lake, dine by firelight at Walter Peak Station, and raise a glass in Central Otago, where the Pinot Noir runs deep.
Restful stays. Seamless travel. Unforgettable meals. It’s New Zealand, off the beaten path—and in perfect season.
See full day-by-day itinerary here
What's included
11 days/10 nights
Arrive Auckland, Depart Queenstown. Full itinerary and hotels here: https://bit.ly/43zA9py
Transportation
Local transport throughout the program, including coach travel and local ferries
Local Flights
New Zealand air flights while on the tour
Local Guide
Full time local guide and tour manager from tour start to finish
Tour Director
Full time wine & food host / Sommelier for entire trip
Welcome Dinner
At a renowned restaurant in Auckland's Commercial Bay
Auckland
Auckland tour and lunch
Meals
20 meals
Wineries
6 winery visits & tastings on Waiheke Island, in Marlborough, and Central Otago
Wine Cruise
Exploring the stunning Marlborough Sounds
Olive Oil
Estate tour experience and tasting
Waiheke Island
Full Day Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
Hobbiton
Hobbiton Movie Set for a guided tour and lunch
Waimangu Geothermal
Tour of the world’s youngest geothermal area
Te Pā Tū
Traditional Cultural Evening and Dinner
Redwoods Forest
Canopy Treewalk
Odyssea Cruise
Sampling local seafood in the stunning Marlborough Sounds
Lake Wakatipu Cruise
Including Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Farewell Dinner
At an iconic restaurant in Queenstown
Airport transfers
Arrival day and Departure day transfers
and much more!
What's not included
Airfare
Flights to/from New Zealand
Travel Insurance
Highly recommended
Gratuities
For local guides and coach drivers
Activities not listed
Meals not listed
Location
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1. Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland, New ZealandAbout your organizer
Crush Wine Experiences
30 reviews
Experience small group, multi-day tours off the beaten path. Our food, wine, and cultural excursions span the world's most interesting regions, and include an American wine host/Sommelier along with charismatic local guides.
