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Flavors of New Zealand: 21-Day Food & Wine Tour

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

21 Days / 20 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 21-day food-and-wine road trip from Auckland and Waiheke Island's vineyards, through Hawke's Bay and Martinborough's wine country, Marlborough Sounds' seafood, and the Southern Alps to Queenstown's Gibbston Valley. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead of a rental car.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Auckland Airport (AKL).

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Day 1 — Arrival & Food Tour

Arrive in Auckland for a walking food tour along the city's 'eat street' and dinner at Ahi Restaurant.

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Day 2 — Touring 'Wine Island'

A ferry to Waiheke Island to visit three of its top vineyards.

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Day 3 — The Road to Taupo

Drive to lakeside Taupo, a center for outdoor adventure.

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Day 4 — Geyserland & Bush Hike

Explore Orakei Korako's geysers and hot springs, and its native bush walks.

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Day 5 — Art Deco Delights & Gourmet Dining

Drive to Napier for its Art Deco architecture and a five-course dinner.

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Day 6 — Cycling the Cape Wineries

A full-day bike tour through Hawke's Bay's award-winning wineries to the Pacific coast.

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Day 7 — Road Trip & Star Safari

Drive to Martinborough via the Wairarapa wine region, with an evening stargazing tour.

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Day 8 — Wine & Food Tasting Tour

A guided Martinborough food-and-wine tour through its vineyards and an olive grove.

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Day 9 — Welcome to Wellington

Drive to Wellington, New Zealand's capital, for its café culture and nightlife.

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Day 10 — E-Biking the City

An e-bike tour around Wellington's bays and hills, including Wētā Studio.

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Day 11 — Hop to South Island

A ferry from Wellington to Picton, then drive to Blenheim for a Cloudy Bay wine tasting.

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Day 12 — Food, Wine & Cruising

A Marlborough Sounds cruise with salmon, mussel, and Sauvignon Blanc tastings.

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Day 13 — Whale-Watching From the Air

An aerial whale-watching flight from Kaikoura.

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Day 14 — Into the Mountains

Drive via Christchurch to Lake Tekapo's dark-sky scenery.

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Day 15 — Flight to the Tasman Glacier

A skiplane-and-helicopter flight landing on the Tasman Glacier.

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Day 16 — Road to Gold Country

Drive through Central Otago's historic gold-rush towns of Clyde and Ophir.

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Day 17 — Biking Lake Dunstan

Cycle the Lake Dunstan Trail past Central Otago's vineyards.

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Day 18 — Queenstown Skyline

Drive to Queenstown for the Skyline Gondola's views over Lake Wakatipu.

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Day 19 — Fly & Cruise Milford Sound

A flight-and-cruise combination over and through Milford Sound.

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Day 20 — Wine Touring in Otago

A wine-sampler tour of Central Otago's cellar doors, including the Gibbston Valley wine cave.

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Day 21 — Homeward Bound

Drop off your vehicle at Queenstown Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends in Queenstown with a transfer to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own driver and vehicle throughout, never combined with another group's itinerary.
Yes — the source route has travelers renting a car and driving themselves across both islands. Voyzo runs it with your own private driver and vehicle instead.
Both — alongside vineyard visits in Waiheke, Hawke's Bay, Martinborough, Marlborough, and Central Otago, it includes dedicated food experiences like the Auckland food tour and a Marlborough seafood cruise.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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