North Island Wine Regions
North Island Wine Regions Accommodation
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Our wide range of accommodation in the North Island allows you to explore the North Island wine regions with ease. The North Island has several wine-producing regions; namely the regions of Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne and Wellington. Northland The region of Northland has experienced a massive resurgence in the area of winemaking in the last few years, and – while still the smaller of New Zealand’s wine producing regions – it is developing at a fantastic rate. Vineyards are generally scattered over three areas in the region; the Bay of Islands on the northern east coast, Kaitaia (far north west coast), and Whangarei, Northland's largest city. Popular wines in the area: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. Auckland Traditionally, the areas most frequently associated with Auckland’s wine are Henderson, Kumeu and Huapai, all to the northwest of the city’s centre. There are also the emerging regions of Waiheke Island, Matakana, on the east coast and Clevedon to the south. Auckland in most well known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, although Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and other white varieties are now making a strong showing. Waikato and Bay of Plenty The Waikato and Bay of Plenty areas are – again – small but rapidly expanding wine producing regions in New Zealand. The main focus in the area is Chardonnay, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc also being grown. Gisborne The first city to see the sunrise in the world each day boasts the world’s most easterly vineyards. Not surprisingly – given the region’s unofficial moniker of the “Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand” – the focus of winemakers here is Chardonnay, with the majority of the balance being white grape varieties. Hawkes Bay With a 100 year tradition of wine making in the area, Hawkes Bay produces a large variety of wines. Chardonnay is the most widely planted of the grapes, but given the varying climate in the region other grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, as well as the early ripening Pinot Noir are found in Hawkes Bay. Wellington Wairarapa is Wellington’s only wine producing district, and within Wairarapa it is perhaps the town of Martinborough which is best known for its wines. Pinot Noir is the most planted variety and grape, and likewise, is the most acclaimed. In fact, the success of the Martinborough Pinot Noir is a large factor in the rapid economic development of the region. |
North Island Accommodation in Wine Producing Regions
A small selection of accommodation in North Island regions known for their wine.| Rating | Location | Prices From | Make a Booking | |
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| The Martinborough Hotel |  |
MARTINBOROUGH | $150 |  |
| Wine Country Motor Lodge - Havelock North |  |
HAVELOCK NORTH | $135 | |
| Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga |  |
HOKIANGA | $111 | |
| Quality Hotel Lincoln Green | |
AUCKLAND | $101 | |
| Hilton Auckland |  |
AUCKLAND | $281 | |
| Harvest Lodge | |
HAVELOCK NORTH | $165 | |
| Bella Tuscany Motor Lodge | |
NAPIER | $135 | |
| Ocean Beach Motor Lodge |  |
GISBORNE | $140 | |
| The County Hotel | |
NAPIER | $180 | |
| Bella Vista Motel Gisborne | |
GISBORNE | $115 | |
| Margrain Vineyard Villas | |
MARTINBOROUGH | $160 | |
| Lodge Bordeaux | |
WHANGAREI | $180 | |
| Calico Lodge | |
KUMEU | $170 | |
| Kaimanga Lodge | |
KERIKERI | $250 | |
| Mangapapa Petit Hotel | |
HAVELOCK NORTH | $720 | |
| Love's Lighthouse | |
WAIHEKE ISLAND | $450 | |
| Akrotiri Estate | |
MARTINBOROUGH | $229 | |
| 806 Motor Lodge |  |
HASTINGS | $106 | |
| Bluebell Lodge and Cottage |  |
HASTINGS | $89 | |
| Quest Napier | |
NAPIER | $105 | |
| Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers | |
TAURANGA | $185 | |
| City Suites Tauranga | |
TAURANGA | $125 | |
| Pinot Villas | |
MARTINBOROUGH | $150 | |
