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Bars, Restaurants, CafesWellington is well known as the culinary capital, filled with award-winning restaurants serving the country’s finest cuisine, bars setting global trends in mixology, and quirky cafes roasting their own beans. Take your pick from the sun-soaked waterfront and classy tucked away cocktail bars, to the Courtenay Place entertainment district and live music in the bohemian Cuba Street area.www.WellingtonNZ.com/Dine

Te Papa Tongarewa - Museum of New ZealandThe most visited museum in Oceania, Te Papa Tongawera, is located on Wellington’s waterfront; featuring an exciting range of exhibitions displaying New Zealand’s diverse art and visual culture, with regular top-rating international exhibitions.www.TePapa.govt.nz +64 4 381 7000

Zealandia: The Karori Sanctuary ExperienceJust minutes from downtown Wellington but worlds apart: Zealandia, set around a picturesque reservoir, is a living ecosystem home to some of New Zealand’s most rare and extraordinary wildlife – all thriving wild in a world-first protected

sanctuary valley. www.VisitZealandia.com +64 4 920 9200

Film ToursVisit locations throughout the city and Wellington region on a half or full day film tour to uncover the city’s movie-making secrets and world class screen industry (book at the Wellington i-SITE, +64 4 802 4860). Fans also won’t want to miss the Weta Cave, a mini-museum with characters, props, pick-up collectables, and a mini theatrette. Learn about the artists and craftspeople at the Oscar-winning Weta Workshop. A Window into Workshop guided tour offers a behind the scenes glimpse into Weta and the impressive work created within. www.WetaNZ.com/Cave, +64 4 380 9361 www.WetaNZ/com/WindowintoWeta +64 4 380 9361

Cable Car, Carter Observatory, Botanical Gardens and a Parliament TourRide the historic Cable Car up the hillside for a view across Wellington harbour and at the top engage in the world-class interactive space experience at Carter Observatory. Enjoy the planetarium show before walking down through the historic Wellington Botanical Gardens, full of native bush and colourful floral displays. Continue on to the famous Beehive for a free tour of parliament. www.WellingtonCableCar.co.nz +64 4 472 2199 www.CarterObservatory.org +64 4 910 3140 www.parliament.nz/en-NZ +64 4 817 9503

Your self drive guide to Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa,

Wellington & Marlborough

Omaka Aviation Heritage CentreThis museum houses an innovative and visually stunning display like no other and you don’t have to be an aviation buff to enjoy it! Human stories from the Great War come to life in a theatrical treatment, with displays created by the famed Lord of the Rings director Sir Peter Jackson’s Wingnut Films and Weta Workshop. Captivating scenes depict the aircraft in context, some recreating actual incidents. MarlboroughNZ.com/listings/omaka-aviation-heritage-centre +64 3 579 1305

Explore PictonThis vibrant seaport town sits at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound and is the southern port for the inter-island ferries. Picton has an eclectic mix of cafes and restaurants, boutique shopping and relaxing foreshore. Enjoy fish ‘n chips on the sea front, mini golf, visit the aquarium or various museums. MarlboroughNZ.com/about/places/picton-and-marlborough-sounds +64 3 520 3113

Dolphin SwimmingThe best place to swim with the dolphins, sheltered from the open sea, is the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Dolphin Watch Eco Tours has an 80% success rate of swimming with dolphins and a 98% viewing success rate. This is an experience of a lifetime never to be forgotten. MarlboroughNZ.com/guides/eco-environment/dolphins#guide +64 3 573 8040

Cruise the Queen Charlotte Sound or Walk the TrackThe Queen Charlotte Track stretches 71km from historic Ship Cove to Anakiwa, and runs almost the entire length of Queen Charlotte Sound. Operators provide half and full day tours through to multi-day packages offering walking, mountain biking and sea kayaking combinations including accommodation and water transfers. For something more relaxing jump aboard a luncheon or twilight cruise.MarlboroughNZ.com/guides/queen-charlotte-track +64 3 520 3113

The Marlborough Farmer’s MarketThe best of Marlborough’s grown and produced edibles are gathered together at one market every Sunday. Taste your way around the stalls, watch a live cooking demonstration, and chat to the local stallholders. Sit down, relax, and soak up the atmosphere of a cheerful and cultured market with busking musicians. Make sure you enjoy a Chef’s cooked breakfast from local products with a locally roasted coffee - what a way to start the day! MarlboroughNZ.com/guides/wine-food-craft-beer/local-markets#guide +64 3 579 3599

The Wairarapa is at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Distinctly boutique, Wairarapa wineries are mostly family owned with the focus always on quality rather than quantity and the region’s Pinot Noir has gained international acclaim due to its intensity of flavour. The villages of Martinborough and Greytown both feature grand wooden Victorian buildings and are both great spots for those with a taste for good cuisine and boutique shopping.

Amazing weather, over 70 wineries, and photogenic art deco architecture are just some of the reasons to take time out in New Zealand’s oldest wine region. Hawke’s Bay is blessed with a Mediterranean climate, traditional farmers markets and fabulous produce. Cycle vineyards and coastal pathways, experience al fresco dining and culinary trails, and take in the stunning scenery. Did we mention Hawke’s Bay is the country’s leading producer of red wines?

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Tui BreweryTui Brewery at Mangatainoka has been supplying New Zealand with their favourite drop since 1889. The beer, the tower and the brewery are New Zealand icons. Enjoy a beer tasting, some tasty kiwi tucker from the Tui HQ Café, a tour or a free look around the museum and shop (please note tours need to be booked). www.tuibrewery.co.nz +64 6 376 0815

Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife CentrePukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre (20mins north of Masterton) is New Zealand’s centre for captive breeding for a number of threatened bird species including Kiwi. Pukaha is home to Manukura the very rare white kiwi – you can see her in the Kiwi House. Check out the Kiwi theatre, the interactive gallery, catch the cheeky kaka bird ‘circus’ and walk through beautiful native bush. www.pukaha.org.nz +64 6 375 8004

The Woolshed, National Museum of Sheep and ShearingDiscover the history of wool and its importance to New Zealand at this hands-on heritage museum in Masterton. See spinning and weaving demonstrations, hear stories of our sheep stations, and learn how shearing became an international sporting competition. www.thewoolshednz.co.nz +64 6 378 8008

Aratoi Museum of Art and HistorySituated by Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton, Aratoi is a great place to start your discovery of the Wairarapa. Learn about the history of Maori and early European settlers, farmers and town dwellers. Regular art and culture exhibitions grace the walls and floors of the centre. www.aratoi.co.nz +64 6 370 0001

The Vintage AviatorThis rare and diverse collection of airworthy WWI Fighter Aircraft can be viewed inside the showcase hangar at Hood Aerodrome, Masterton. Check out the ever-changing collection of approximately 15 WWI aircraft of various countries and an impressive collection of WWII Fighters and Training Aircraft. www.thevintageaviator.co.nz +64 6 3777 999

Gannet ColonyVisit the world’s largest accessible mainland Gannet Colony at Cape Kidnappers. Take in the incredible scenery and landscapes as you travel overland by 4WD, or along the beach on a family fun tractor ride. www.gannets.com (Gannet Beach Adventures) +64 6 875 0898www.gannetsafaris.co.nz +64 6 875 0888

Art DecoStep back in time to the 1930’s with a tour on foot, bike, or by classic vintage car, of the Art Deco city of Napier. See the greatest concentration of original Art Deco architecture in the southern hemisphere and learn about the 1931 earthquake that devastated the region. www.artdeconapier.com +64 6 835 0022

Hawke’s Bay Cycling TrailsEnjoy the beautiful coastal scenery, rural landscapes and stunning orchard vistas by bike! Pedal between wineries, stopping for wine tastings at the cellar doors. Hire a bike, choose from one of the three New Zealand cycle trails and head off on your own, or book a tour with the experts. All trails are easy on the legs and have numerous stops for coffee, local ice-cream and great photo ops.www.nzcycletrail.com/hawkes-bay-trails +64 6 834 1918

Te Mata PeakDrive, bike or walk up Te Mata Peak. Standing 400 metres above sea level, the Peak offers magnificent 360 degree panoramic views of Hawke’s Bay. www.tematapark.co.nz +64 6 834 1918

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course Tee off for the ultimate round of golf at the internationally renowned Cape Kidnappers Golf Course. Hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf, Cape Kidnappers is consistently ranked in the top 50 courses in the world. www.capekidnappers.com +64 9 407 0060

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It’s a tough job being tucked between New Zealand’s finest wine regions, but some city’s gotta do it. That city is Wellington. Make sure you allow enough time to take in the lively capital to discover Wellington’s culture and enjoy the stunning harbour. Wellington is famed for its coffee, café scene, shopping, nightlife and entertainment venues, so while you’re in the city, make sure you check into a live theatre show and dine in at an award-winning restaurant. The best part – you can walk from one end of town to the other in under 30 minutes!

WellingtonHome to world famous Sauvignon Blanc with 168 wineries including iconic brands such as Cloudy Bay, through to small boutique family producers. Located at the top of the South Island, Marlborough is the southernmost and sunniest of the wine regions in the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Wine is serious business here. Life is too short to drink bad wine especially with the beautiful Marlborough Sounds on your doorstep. Cruise on its tranquil waters and watch dolphins play as you enjoy a platter of Regal Salmon, freshly steamed Greenshell™ Mussels with a glass of liquid sunshine. Ahh life’s tough in the South…

www.classicwinetrail.co.nz

Taste your way through Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa,

Wellington and Marlborough – a journey that takes

you through regions accounting for more than 80% of

New Zealand’s wine production. Enjoy stunning scenery,

beautiful forest parks, buzzing nightlife and indulgent

food experiences.

On this touring route you’ll have the opportunity to

taste and shop at more than 100 cellar doors, as well

as a multitude of vineyard restaurants and cafés. The

people you’ll meet have an intense passion for wine,

matched by an immense knowledge of how it’s made.

Hawke’s Bay is the land of robust Cabernet Sauvignon

and Merlot; in the Wairarapa, Pinot Noir gets star

billing; said to have more bars, restaurants and cafes

per capita than New York, Wellington is a culinary

heaven; by crossing the picturesque Cook Strait on the

Interislander Ferry you’ll find Marlborough, blockbuster

Sauvignon Blanc country.

While the main focus of the journey is wine and food, the

route also serves up all kinds of adventure and cultural

experiences. You’ll get the opportunity to encounter

unique wildlife and discover historic villages, artists’

studios, specialist food producers, live theatre, forest

hikes, brewery tours, fishing trips and much more.

Take it slow and savour every sip of the journey.

Three major wine producing regions, a capital city, rural towns and coastal waterways combine to create the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail - unforgettable wine and food experiences around every corner.

Total length: 380km (240 miles)

Minimum duration: 4 days.

Start Napier, finish Blenheim or vice versa.

Heading south from Hawke’s Bay takes you through the lush farmland, native bush and forest parks of the Tararua region, a rural haven rich in Scandinavian heritage. Let the huge wind turbines of the Tararua Wind farm guide you onto the vine-lined plains of the Wairarapa.

For an unforgettable link to Marlborough or Wellington and the

Classic New Zealand Wine Trail

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Driving distances/times along the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail

HRS/MINS DISTANCE

Napier – Masterton 3hrs 20mins 233kms

Masterton – Martinborough 40mins 55kms

Martinborough – Wellington 1hr 15mins 80kms

Wellington – Picton (ferry) 3hrs 15mins 92kms

Wellington – Blenheim (flying) 30mins 127kms

Picton – Blenheim 25mins 28kms

Driving times beyond the Wine TrailNapier – Rotorua 3hrs Blenheim – Kaikoura 1hr 35mins

Napier – Taupo 2hrs Blenheim – Nelson 1hr 30mins

Kaikoura – Christchurch 2hrs 30mins

i-SITE Visitor Centre locationsNapier 100 Marine Parade, Napier,

+64 6 834 1911, Napier@i-SITE.org

Hastings Cnr Russell & Heretaunga St East, Hastings, +64 6 873 0080, Hastings@i-SITE.org

Tararua 42 Vogel St, Woodville, +64 6 376 0217, Tararua@i-SITE.org

Masterton Cnr Dixon and Bruce Sts, Masterton, +64 6 370 0900, Masterton@i-SITE.org

Martinborough 18 Kitchener St, Martinborough, +64 6 306 5010, Martinborough@i-SITE.org

Wellington Civic Square, Cnr Victoria & Wakefield Sts, Wellington, +64 4 802 4860, Wellington@i-SITE.org

Picton The Foreshore, Picton, +64 3 520 3113, Picton@i-SITE.org

Blenheim 8 Sinclair St, Blenheim, +64 3 577 8080, Blenheim@i-SITE.org

With so many opportunities to taste great wines along the Trail, if you plan to drink, please have a designated driver or take a wine tour.

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Linden Estate Winery

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Vidal Estate Winery & Restaurant