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The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail – A Destination in Itself
Posted by Ruth Atherley on May 7, 2012 at 5:12 pm
I had the chance to connect with the people at Classic New Zealand Wine Trail and wanted to provide an update on what they are showcasing at TRENZ.
The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail is a pretty exceptional opportunity for wine lovers. It serves up unforgettable wine and food experiences along the signposted 380km (240 miles) route. Encompassing Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington and Marlborough, the drive links three of New Zealand’s leading wine regions that account for more than 80 percent of the country’s wine production. Memorable tasting experiences really bring the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail to life (and I can personally attest to that!).
Travellers are taken off the beaten track. Visit Hawke’s Bay for fabulous reds, Art Deco architecture and wildlife tours; explore the vineyards and historic towns of the Wairarapa region; shop, dine and be entertained in Wellington; then catch the ferry to Marlborough, where you can fish, kayak the waterways of the Marlborough Sounds and find your way to over 50 cellar doors. Combined with the farmers’ markets, eateries and artisan food producers you’ll encounter along the way, the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail offers New Zealand’s most memorable wine and food experiences.
A new Classic New Zealand Wine Trail Guide has just rolled off the printing press – and just in time for TRENZ. Designed as a map of the Trail, with tips on how to make the most of the experience, it is the official visitor guide for the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail – distributed both internationally and domestically and supported by a refreshed website: www.classicwinetrail.co.nz/.
Travelling the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail enables people to taste the breadth of NZ wine. The part of New Zealand covered by the trail is far less touristy than NZ’s more well-known tourism destinations. The trail is a destination in itself.
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