New Zealand's wine regions

New Zealand is a food and wine destination for discerning foodies. With a world reputation for producing award-winning locally grown produce. This young country has come of age as a producer of internationally acclaimed wines. With an ideal climate for wine growing, there are six major grape growing regions which are all surrounded by alluring landscapes.

Marlborough, at the top of the South Island, is New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region. Marlborough has a varied selection of Sauvignon Blanc wines that have gained worldwide recognition. However, there is also Central Otago, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Canterbury. New Zealand's is home to the world’s most southerly vineyards.

Golfing in New Zealand

Do you love golf? New Zealand is home to world-class courses with world-class views. There are 390 in total. New Zealand has the second-highest number of courses per capita in the world, only Scotland has a higher ratio. Cape Kidnappers Golf Course and Wairakei International Golf Course are two of our favourites.

New Zealand's lakes

New Zealand has several beautiful lakes. Most were caused by the scouring effect of ice during the ice age and the melting of glacial ice. The clear blue colour of the water and the magical surroundings of mountains, should not be missed when you visit New Zealand.

Admire the clear waters of Lake Tekapo, see the flooded crater of Lake Taupo and spot special bird species around Lake Waikaremoana. By the way, did you also know that Lake Taupo is the largest lake in all of Australasia?

You can comfortably board a boat or hop in a kayak to discover all the secrets of New Zealand’s water world. In and around the lakes, it is possible to participate in various activities, such as fishing, swimming or hiking.

Train travel in New Zealand

Would you like to travel by train in New Zealand? Experience one of the world’s most incredible scenic railway rides. A passenger train that runs between Christchurch and Greymouth. Along the way, be entranced by the diverse landscapes and surroundings. From vast plains and rugged mountains to lush native rainforest. A train ride filled with postcard-perfect scenery.

Would you like more information, contact us and we would be happy to talk more about train travel in New Zealand.

Museums in New Zealand

Out of all the museums in New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa should be at the top of your list. It is located in the capital city of Wellington and is the country's national museum. Both the architecture and the interior are very special.

To show that New Zealand has two different cultures, the ancient Maori culture and that of the European immigrants, the building is split into two separate parts, which merge together in the centre. This is to emphasize that both cultures are at the source from one indivisible country: New Zealand.

We also highly recommend visiting the Auckland City Art Gallery, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Ferrymead in Christchurch, Kauri Museum, Museum of Transport and Technology and Shantytown on the West Coast.

Culinary

Have an authentic experience tasting local food cooked in a traditional Maori way in an earth oven - called a Hangi. A way for the community to come together, this method of cooking involves wrapping baskets of food in a damp cloth and burying them with fire-heated rocks in a pit. The earth traps the heat and steam, slow-cooking the food to perfection. Food made with pride.