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Short breaks

Looking for ideas for a long weekend trip around New Zealand wine regions? Check out our short break guides for the perfect getaway.

Short Breaks: Auckland to Northland

Auckland is New Zealand’s busiest gateway and whether you’re a visitor or resident, the city is a great stepping off point for a weekend getaway or short break. Within a few hours’ drive you can be relaxing in the beautiful Bay of Islands – not only the birthplace of New Zealand but also the birthplace of New Zealand wine.

Short Breaks: Hawke's Bay getaway

If nothing else, it’s worth hopping on a plane and heading to Hawke’s Bay just for the wine and food – but get there and you’ll find there’s a lot more to appreciate in this stunning, sun drenched region on New Zealand’s east coast.

Short Breaks: Christchurch & North Canterbury

While it would take more than a long weekend to do justice to visiting Canterbury - New Zealand’s largest region – there’s a hidden gem just an hour from Christchurch airport that’s ripe for a short stay getaway.

Short Breaks: Central Otago

Queenstown is launch pad for the Central Otago experience and gateway to such an enticing region that short stays often become long holidays.

Short Breaks: Wellington & Wairarapa

Picturesque Wairarapa with its charming villages and vineyards is just an hour’s drive through scenic countryside over the hill from Wellington and perfectly placed for a short break away from the busy capital city.

Short Breaks: Wellington & Marlborough

Within an hour of leaving your office in Wellington you can be sipping wine at a cellar door in Marlborough – a world away from the hustle and bustle of New Zealand’s ‘coolest little capital’.