Shiraz to Sauvignon

  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Wellington
  • Napier
  • Rotorua
  • Auckland
  • 14 nights from
  • £5,365 per person
  • Trip Code: MC-1136

Holiday Overview

The perfect trip for all budding bon viveurs, this trip showcases some of the Antipodes best know vineyards and wines, along with ample opportunity to savour the delicious cuisine of the area. Enjoy the world-famous Barossa Valley, the sights and sounds of Sydney and its iconic harbour. A perfect pairing gives opportunity to sample some fine New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc whilst also visiting some of the North Islands most popular sites.

14 Nights / 15 Days

Start Adelaide, finish Auckland (can be done in reverse)

Countries visited: Australia and New Zealand

Highlights:

Barossa Valley and Hawkes Bay vineyard visits

Sydney Harbour Cruise and Blue Mountains Tour

Maori and Geo Thermal Rotorua

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set

Shiraz to Sauvignon includes:

  • 3 nights accommodation Adelaide
  • Barossa Valley Tour
  • 3 nights accommodation Sydney
  • Harbour Cruise and Blue Mountains Tour
  • 2 nights accommodation Wellington
  • Car Hire or Coach transfers in New Zealand
  • 2 nights accommodation Napier
  • Hawkes Valley Wine Tour
  • 2 nights accommodation Rotorua
  • Geo Thermal and Maori Te Puia tour
  • Hobbiton
  • 2 nights accommodation Auckland
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Day 1 - Adelaide

Arrive in Adelaide and spend the rest of the day at leisure

Featured accommodation

Grand Chancellor Adelaide

2

Day 2 - Adelaide & The Barossa Valley

Enyoy a full day tour to the nearby Barossa Valley, famed for its famous Australian labels, including Wolf Blass and Penfolds

Featured accommodation

Grand Chancellor Adelaide

3

Day 3 - Adelaide

Enjoy a full day of leisure to explore Adelaide, perhaps visit the Adelaide Central Market, famed for its local produce, or ask your consultant for details on some of the many day trips available.

Featured accommodation

Grand Chancellor Adelaide

4

Day 4 - Sydney

Take the domestic flight to Sydney, spend the rest of the day at leisure 

Featured accommodation

Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel

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Day 5 - Sydney

Enjoy the day at leisure to experience Sydney at your own pace. In the evening board a Diner Cruise that showcases the beautiful harbour, local sourced ingredients and of course some New South Wales wine.

Featured accommodation

Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel

6

Day 6 - Sydney

Take a full day tour to the stunning Blue Mountains

Featured accommodation

Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel

Unmissable Experiences

AEA Blue Mountains Deluxe Day

7

Day 7 - Wellington

Take the Trans-Tasman flight to New Zealands capital, Wellington, spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Featured accommodation

Intercontinental Wellington

8

Day 8 - Wellington

Enjoy a day of leisure in Wellington, options abound, perhaps take a tour to nearby Martinborough to savour the local wines, stroll Hannah's Laneway, filled with artisan gourmet products, or ride the cable car to take in the views

Featured accommodation

Intercontinental Wellington

9

Day 9 - Napier

Either self drive or take the inter city coach transfer to Napier. Spend the rest of the day at leisure

Featured accommodation

Scenic Hotel Te Pania

10

Day 10 - Napier

Spend time exploring the Hawkes Bay wine region on a Wine and Gourmet Odyssey tour.

Featured accommodation

Scenic Hotel Te Pania

11

Day 11 - Rotorua

Self-drive or take the inter city coach to Rotorua. Spend the rest of the day at leisure

Featured accommodation

Pullman Rotorua

12

Day 12 - Rotorua

Spend the day exploring the geo thermal and Maori cultural centre of Rotorua. Visit Te Puia and discover the distinctive flavours and unique preparation of the traditionally cooked Steambox Hangi.

Featured accommodation

Pullman Rotorua

Unmissable Experiences

Te Puia

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Day 13 - Hobbiton & Auckland

Travel from Rotorua to Auckland via the Hobbiton movie set, as featured in Lord of the Rings.  

Featured accommodation

Copthorne Hotel Auckland City

Unmissable Experiences

Hobbiton

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Day 14 - Auckland

Today your tour concludes in Auckland

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