CLASSIC NEW ZEALAND

Three major wine-producing regions, a capital city, rural towns, and coastal waterways combine to create the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. The multi-day touring route is self-guided. Follow the grape signs and savour this unforgettable food and wine journey.

The trail produces 80% of
New Zealand’s annual wine production.

You’ll be spoilt for choice with over 230 wineries and 120+ cellar doors.

5 days minimum, or extend it out to make the most of your experience.

The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail (CNZWT) combines stunning scenery with indulgent food and wine experiences. Taking you through some of the country’s key wine regions, it is a must-do on any New Zealand itinerary.

Meet people with a passion for wine, matched by an immense knowledge of how it’s made. Along the touring route, you’ll have the opportunity to taste and shop at numerous cellar doors and enjoy a variety of adventure and cultural experiences.

As an official Great Wine Capital of the World, Hawke’s Bay boasts amazing weather, photogenic Art Deco architecture, a seaside town, and more than 70 wineries.

Just over the hill from Wellington, Wairarapa encompasses five small characterful towns with stunning landscapes, world-class wineries, and boutique shopping.

Experience a compelling mix of culture, history, nature, and cuisine. The capital city is renowned for its coffee, craft beer, and award-winning cafés and restaurants.

The region is home to 168 wineries, pairing bucket-list spots like the Marlborough Sounds with the renowned taste of Sauvignon Blanc, and award-winning seafood.

To help you find your way along the 380km trail, keep an eye out for the grape signs along the way. These will guide you through Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington, and across Cook Strait to Marlborough.

Classic New Zealand Wine Trail