Enjoy a relaxing day in the country just 30 minutes south of Blenheim in the stunningly beautiful Awatere Valley - New Zealand’s second largest growing wine region.
This tour combines local wine and olive oil tasting with an historical commentary, stunning scenery and the opportunity to meet local growers on their properties.
We begin where the Awatere River meets the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy uninterrupted views right to Mt Tapuaenuku situated in the Inland Kaikoura Range while learning about the history of the surrounding country.
Explore the beautiful Awatere Valley with it's expanding vineyard development growing fabulous wine labels, for example, Yealands Koura Bay, O tu,
Tohu Wines , Vavasour Wines
Enjoy a hearty ploughmans lunch at an historic country estate mansion on the verandah overlooking vineyards and out to Clifford Bay with a glass of your favourite local wine in your hand raised to a great day. A tasting is provided prior to lunch of local Awatere wines. A visit to Awatere River Olive Oil to taste those silky, aromatic aromas that the Awatere is known for.
A visit to a high country farm with stunning views of vineyards, river terraces and the Kiakoura range with a selection of Awatere wines to finish the day with.
Enjoy a tasting at Yealands Estate sustainable winery with their natural, rich decor and that great Awatere flavoured wine.
9.00 am pick-up from your accommodation. 
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