North Island
The North Island is where New Zealand makes its best Syrah and Bordeaux-style blends, plus world-class Pinot Noir.
Where to go in North Island
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Martinborough Pinot Noir an hour from Wellington. -
Gisborne The first wine region in the world to see the sunrise; a road-trip detour from most cities. - Hawke’s Bay New Zealand's oldest wine region and the second largest.
- Waiheke Island A Waiheke Island day I planned and never got to use; everything here is a plan, not a review.
Map of wineries in North Island
North Island
3 wineries on the map
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- Martinborough
From my trips to North Island
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The Best Wineries on New Zealand’s North Island
I drove New Zealand's North Island in March 2024 — ten days, Auckland to Wellington, during harvest.
Last updated September 30, 2026