Nov–Apr offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences along the route.
NEW ZEALAND · WINES + NATURE
NEW ZEALAND — MARLBOROUGH & SAUVIGNON BLANC
Taste Sauvignon Blanc where the style that marked New Zealand gained its own identity.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMENov–Apr
EXPERIENCEWines + Nature
COUNTRYNew Zealand
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Wellington → ferry or flight → Blenheim → Marlborough Sounds → Nelson or Christchurch
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Sauvignon Blanc
2Blenheim
3Wairau Valley
4Awatere Valley
5Marlborough Sounds
Around Blenheim, Sauvignon Blanc has found in Marlborough a signature of enormous worldwide recognition. Wairau and Awatere combine intense light, cool nights and draining soils, while the Marlborough Sounds remind you that maritime influence is never far from the vineyards.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Wellington
Arrival in Wellington, installation and first few hours for markets, producers and flavors of Wellington.
DAY 2
Wellington → ferry or flight
Departure from Wellington heading by ferry or flight, where upon arrival you can start with regional cuisine and table experiences on the ferry or flight.
DAY 3
ferry or flight — full day
More time by ferry or flight, now with local ingredients, restaurants and culinary tradition by ferry or flight.
DAY 4
ferry or flight → Blenheim
The journey leaves by ferry or flight and heads to Blenheim, with the rest of the day focused on local ingredients, restaurants and Blenheim's culinary tradition.
DAY 5
Blenheim → Marlborough Sounds
The route between Blenheim and Marlborough Sounds changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter vineyards, producers and tastings in the Marlborough Sounds.
DAY 6
Marlborough Sounds → Nelson or Christchurch
From Marlborough Sounds to Nelson or Christchurch, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Nelson or Christchurch.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Vineyards, food and landscape of Marlborough with a focus on New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The sequence between Wellington and Nelson or Christchurch gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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