For our 20th
anniversary, we planned a trip to some of New
Zealand's wine regions. With the help of Cristina at
Best of New Zealand, we planned a driving tour from
the bottom of New Zealand's south island to Auckland
in the top of the north island. The story that follows
documents our trip. Days 1-3: Phoenix to Queenstown Day 4: Guided wine tour of the Otago Region Day 5: Drive to Franz Josef Glacier Day 6: Glacier visit and drive to Punakaiki Day 7: A day on the Tasman Sea coast Day 8: Drive to Nelson Day 9: Wine tasting in Nelson/Mapua Day 10: Drive to Blenheim in Marlborough Region Day 11: Wine tasting in Marlborough Day 12: Flight from Blenheim to Napier Day 13: Wine tasting in Hawke's Bay Day 14: Drive to Rotorua Day 15: Drive to Auckland Day 16: Auckland and the return home |