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Yarra Valley, Victoria – Part 2

October 12, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the WineFolio Road trip to Yarra Valley! We’re picking up from the end of Part 1 –  leaving Healesville and travelling onto the Maroondah Highway (B360) after …

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Yarra Giant Steps
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Yarra Valley, Victoria (part 1)

July 24, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Located just an hour’s drive from downtown Melbourne, The Yarra Valley is the birthplace of Victorian wine. And if you look at Hallidays Wine Companion (the bible for Aussie wine) …

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Mondillo
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Central Otago: from Bendigo to Wanaka to Pisa

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

You’ve been around the wineries of Gibbston, Bannockburn and visited the Cellar Doors of Cromwell – time for a drive through some gorgeous Central scenery, and, in some cases, get …

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Matt Connell Tasting Room view
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Central Otago – Cromwell

December 29, 2022January 10, 2023 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Coming from the north, the first Cellar Door that you’ll find to visit is Matt Connell Wines just off the highway that runs between Cromwell and Wanaka at 140 State …

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Kawerau Gorge, Gibbston Valley
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Central Otago – Queenstown to Gibbston (pt.1)

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 - 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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Mates barrel hall 2022
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West Auckland – Part 3

November 13, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Travelling back towards the main highway – SH16 – which is a busy, busy road. You’ll be turning towards Auckland, heading East and the speed along here is brisk, but …

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Man O' War Tasting Room
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Waiheke Island – part 3

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

After your exertions in the middle of the island and the Onetangi Valley’s plethora of attractions, it is now time to head east and explore the less-populated side of Waiheke. …

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Te Motu vineyards
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Waiheke Island – part 2

March 3, 2022March 4, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

After you’ve seen all the attractions included in Part 1 of our guide to the island – www.winefolio.co.nz/?p=4982 start heading eastwards on the road towards Onetangi. Destiny Bay This winery …

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Cable bay Waiheke
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Waiheke Island – part 1

January 27, 2022March 1, 2022 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Welcome to a world of wine, set apart from the mainland on a small island in the Hauraki Gulf, off shore from New Zealand’s biggest city – Auckland. Home to …

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Bell Hill vineyard
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North Canterbury – Waikari

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

Down in the small township of Waikari, you’ll find a couple of very pleasant cafes to get a cuppa and a bite to eat – there’s also an attractive Village …

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