Let's get the lie of the land first. Fly into Christchurch on north of the south island. Yes, recovering from the earthquakes with new buildings. Flights into different cities can vary in price. If money is important, shop around.
North Island
Wellington is the admin capital. Auckland is the big bustling business city.
From Wanaka go to Central Otago, the wine region. Lots of places to visit.
Wine Island
Yes, there is a third island. North of north island.
Wineries include (alphabetically)
South of south island is the Otago wine region.
Every place has a story.
Archangel - from the area where two women were imprisoned in WWII, a mutual history the teenage girls discovered they had in common when they met later overseas. The ladies' grandchildren now run the winery.
Amisfield bistro and winery - great restaurant. See previous post.
Bendigo
Rippon - sounds like Ripon in the North of England.
Wild Earth Winery not far from the gold mining center, and a gold meal winning winery.
Photos later.
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
North Island
Wellington is the admin capital. Auckland is the big bustling business city.
From Wanaka go to Central Otago, the wine region. Lots of places to visit.
Wine Island
Yes, there is a third island. North of north island.
Wineries include (alphabetically)
South of south island is the Otago wine region.
Every place has a story.
Archangel - from the area where two women were imprisoned in WWII, a mutual history the teenage girls discovered they had in common when they met later overseas. The ladies' grandchildren now run the winery.
Amisfield bistro and winery - great restaurant. See previous post.
Bendigo
Rippon - sounds like Ripon in the North of England.
Wild Earth Winery not far from the gold mining center, and a gold meal winning winery.
Photos later.
Author
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.
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