Suggestions for wineries in Christchurch and Napier

[luv2ndhalf]

Hello! We’d like to visit a winery in both Christchurch and Napier in Oct….I’m feeling a little overwhelmed about all the choices!

Suggestions?  Maybe one that offers lunch too or some food pairings? Thank you!

[hawkesbaynz]

You lucky person! There are a confusing array of wineries with restaurants in Hawkes Bay. When we lived there I was forever driving friends and family around the vineyards. However I have not lived there for years and only visited Sileni in Hastings and the vineyards along Haumona to Te Awanga on a  cycle trip last time we saw friends. 
 

We used to rate Te Awa Farm and Craggy Range for wine tasting and restaurants. The views to the Peak from Craggy Range is impressive and if you feel adventurous there is a steep path up the hill opposite the winery with great views.

 

I will WhatsApp a friend in Hawkes Bay for the current view on best restaurant/tasting. 

[Stu UK]

Head for Picton area and Cloudy Bay. 

[jelayne]

The Ports of Call section of Cruise Critic would be the spot to post your question. 
it is viewed and responded to by a wide range of cruisers across many lines as well as area locals.

[OzKiwiJJ]

On 8/14/2022 at 12:08 AM, Stu UK said:

Head for Picton area and Cloudy Bay. 

Picton is a long way from Christchurch, about 4.5 hours drive one way.

[Peteymil]

On 8/13/2022 at 10:58 AM, jelayne said:

The Ports of Call section of Cruise Critic would be the spot to post your question. 
it is viewed and responded to by a wide range of cruisers across many lines as well as area locals.

This is the ports of call section. 

[possum52]

9 hours ago, Peteymil said:

This is the ports of call section. 

It was moved from the Australia & New Zealand Cruisers board.

 

[OzKiwiJJ]

6 hours ago, possum52 said:

It was moved from the Australia & New Zealand Cruisers board.

 

It's still on that board as well as here. Different replies in each.

Edited August 16, 2022 by OzKiwiJJ