New Zealand may be a small island nation, but its impact on the global wine stage is monumental. The country’s viticultural landscape has been transformed by the rise of Sauvignon Blanc since the 1980s and
New Zealand has, in just 20–25 years, become a well‑known and highly respected wine country. It all began with sauvignon blanc from Marlborough, a style that put New Zealand on the wine map with its
There are, of course, those who love winter, with snow and sleet, short days and evenings in front of the fire (at best). But there are also those who want to enjoy wonderful summer weather,
A wine tour in New Zealand is both a great adventure and a fantastic journey of discovery. For example, you don’t have to be a dedicated sauvignon blanc enthusiast to go there (although you can
The magnificent discovery and exploration wine tour of New Zealand — Come to New Zealand with us and enjoy a truly memorable wine adventure in the southern hemisphere. It’s a long flight to get to
Our 2026 “winter” wine tours were officially sold out, completely fully booked, and are now all over. Secure your very special tour for 2027 today The wine countries of the New World have been around
It is different to go on a wine tour in the southern hemisphere. For travellers from the northern hemisphere, there is nothing quite like escaping winter to bask in summer sunshine, enjoy the hotel pool
Despite its small size, New Zealand has made a significant mark on the wine world. The country has almost as much acreage of sauvignon blanc as France, and it is mainly in Marlborough that this
Discover New Zealand’s world-renowned wine scene with BKWine wine tours, a video summary of this gorgeous wine tour at the end of the text. From the sun-drenched vineyards of Marlborough to the dramatic landscapes of
New Zealand may be small, but it’s a giant in the wine world. It has almost as much sauvignon blanc planted as France. In New Zealand, it is grown primarily in Marlborough. It gives crisp
On our New Zealand tour, from north to south, we see a lot of New Zealand’s landscape. Beautiful, sometimes spectacular. Perhaps the most extraordinary is Mount Cook Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest mountain and the pride
New Zealand is a special country in many ways. You are close to the sea almost everywhere, and this proximity influences most of the country’s wine regions. We begin our tour in Auckland, the country’s
Our tour to New Zealand is a wine tour. However, it is also easy to be fascinated by everything around us, including both nature and culture. In Marlborough, we visit a family who are wine
New Zealand is a place where the adventure begins at the moment of departure from home. When you go to a country on the other side of the globe, the journey there becomes part of
New Zealand is as far away as you can get, for most people. Just the journey there is an adventure. We sometimes call this tour a road trip. We think the best way to see
For most people, New Zealand is far away. Even to the closes country, Australia, the flight time is three and a half hours, so from anywhere else it can be a long journey. But it
New Zealand is a country that is influenced almost everywhere by the sea and mountains. You always dress for unexpected changes in the weather. In March, the weather is often beautiful and sunny with pleasant
Reading books from a country that you are going to visit can be an excellent way to get acquaintanced with it. Or afterwards, to reminiscence about what you have experienced. We like to read crime
Travelling far away is always an adventure. And further away than New Zealand is hard to get. So, that is why our trip to New Zealand is something of an adventure. With a big focus
I have not done the statistics, but it is quite possible that New Zealand is the country with the highest portion of quality wine compared to total production. (Let’s not get into the question of
It is in a way hard to imagine what it’s like on the other side of the globe. That’s where New Zealand is (if you’re in Europe). A line through the centre of the earth
A wine tour that stands out and is different is our tour to New Zealand. It is our longest tour, giving you extra time to enjoy wine, food and nature. We will explore a large
This fantastic 2-week tour showcases New Zealand, from Auckland on the North Island down to Queenstown on the South Island. An experience that includes a 3-hour boat trip between the two islands, natural phenomena such
Two words describe perfectly our wine tour in New Zealand. Road trip and adventure. During 16 days we will get to know several of the New Zealand wine regions. Our comfortable coach will take us
It is hard to imagine that as recently as the 1970s, the German müller-thurgau grape dominated New Zealand vineyards. Not long after that, sauvignon blanc made its entrance and the rest, as they say, is
