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Wairarapa: Martinborough pt.1

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Moving on from the northern part of the Wairarapa region, head into the rather picturesque town of Martinborough. For the sheer number of wineries packed into one area, this place …

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Matahiwi vineyards
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Wairarapa: Masterton, Gladstone & Greytown

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Winemaking in Wairarapa started in 1897 when the French wife of an early settler, William Beetham produced the region’s first Pinot Noir. However, prohibition in the early 1900s meant that …

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Hawke’s Bay: Napier and around

January 20, 2021February 16, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

This is the latest of our sub-regional guides to Hawke’s Bay – this time we’ll be looking at the wineries that you reach heading from the north, and then the …

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The Landing
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Northland: a Bay of Islands wine tour

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 2 Comments.

Northland ought to be on everyone’s radar as a wine region worth visiting. Not only is it the cradle of New Zealand wine – boasting the heritage of being the …

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Mondillo
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Central Otago: from Bendigo to Wanaka to Pisa

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

You’ve been around the wineries of Bannockburn, walked the 4 Barrels Trail, and visited the Cellar Doors of Cromwell – time for a drive through some gorgeous Central scenery, and, …

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Te Awanga Cellar Door
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Hawke’s Bay: Havelock North to Te Awanga

October 16, 2020January 20, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Let’s start this section of Hawke’s Bay as though you’re in the centre of Havelock North. You’ve had your breakfast at one of the excellent café options in town, and …

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Sileni Estate
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Hawke’s Bay – Gimblett Gravels & Bridge Pa

August 24, 2020January 6, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

My advice is that you’ll be arriving in this area onboard your bike as part of the fabulous Hawke’s Bay Trails – this is the aptly-named ‘Wineries Ride’ section of …

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Wooing Tree vineyard
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Central Otago: Cromwell

August 10, 2020November 4, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Cromwell itself is a great place to base yourself for a Central Otago wine adventure. The town has a few wineries and the popular 4 Barrels trail is about 8kms walking, …

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Central Otago: Gibbston Valley (Part 2)

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - 1 Comment

Assuming now we’re moving on from what is arguable the region’s centrepiece at Gibbston Valley winery; and off on either two wheels onto the excellent Cycle Path, or on SH6 …

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Kawerau Gorge, Gibbston Valley
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Central Otago: Queenstown to Gibbston, Part 1

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

An easy drive and a recommended day out from Queenstown, is a visit out as far as the Gibbston Valley. You could also cycle this tour as the Queenstown Trail …

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