| Embarking on a winery tour through New Zealand is a | | | | The Central Otago Region |
| great feat to accomplish. Popular with couples, this | | | | While Central Otago's wine region is small, it definitely |
| sort of holiday usually only comes along once in a | | | | is thriving. Boasting a whopping 178 wineries, this |
| lifetime, so it makes sense to make the most of it. | | | | region has a high world-wide reputation for Pinot Noir, |
| Some of New Zealand's must-visit winery regions | | | | while also experiencing some success with sparkling |
| include: | | | | wines. |
| The Marlborough Region | | | | The Wairarapa Region |
| Positioned at the top of the South Island, | | | | If you are holidaying in Wellington and seeking a |
| Marlborough is New Zealand's largest growing wine | | | | weekend escape among some lovely wineries, the |
| region and is a must-visit for any lover of wine in | | | | Wairarapa region would have to be your best bet. |
| New Zealand. Most famous for its fabulous Sauvignon | | | | Rolling hills and a panoramic mountain background |
| Blanc, which is among the best in the world, this | | | | make this a region both beautiful and thriving. Perfect |
| region is home to well over 60 wineries, with one | | | | for a couple's getaway, this area is sure not to |
| seemingly around every corner. | | | | disappoint. |
| The Nelson Region | | | | The Hawke's Bay Region |
| Although often overshadowed by the Marlborough | | | | Producing wines with an extremely unique quality, the |
| region (both in popularity and proximity), the Nelson | | | | Hawke's Bay Region truly is among New Zealand's |
| region boasts some of the best wines in the country. | | | | best wine regions. In fact, second to the Marlborough |
| Although this is one of the smaller wine regions, it still | | | | region, it is the largest. Home to some of the |
| boasts an impressive 17 wineries, including Anchorage | | | | country's oldest wine making establishments, this is |
| Wines, Five Oaks and Blackenbrook Vineyard. | | | | the region to visit for those keen to learn the |
| The Canterbury Region | | | | fascinating history and heritage of wine making. |
| Since 1840 the Canterbury and Christchurch regions | | | | The Gisborne Region |
| have been growing and producing world class wines, | | | | Specialising in Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, |
| including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and | | | | Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Muller Thurgau, Muscat, Pinot |
| Sauvignon Blanc. Popular wineries include Opihi | | | | Noir, Semillon and Viognier, this region is guaranteed |
| Vineyard and Pegasus Bay Winery, which both offer | | | | to impress. |
| an incredible food and wine experience, sure to | | | | Not only are the wineries superb, but their setting is |
| impress. | | | | also among the spectacular. |