Marlborough and Central Otago, the major wine regions on the New Zealand South Island, produce some of the most celebrated New Zealand wines.
A three-hour boat ride across the Cook Straight takes visitors from the North to the South Island. Wine tours and wineries are the island’s main attraction. The South Island’s Marlborough region – known for its crisp Sauvignon Blancs and flavorful Pinot Noirs – is the wine-growing region that really put New Zealand on the world wine map.
