From Taupo, we piled into the car and drove to Hawke's Bay for a couple of days in the wine country. We made it to Napier just in time to check into our hotel and head to dinner at Mission Estate Winery. Built in 1851, Mission Estate was the first winery in Hawke's Bay and is the oldest winemaker in New Zealand. The grounds are lush, the wine is award-winning, and dinner was memorable.
Looks like you are having a great time. A couple of must see places on the south island are Abel Tasman park (try kayaking there) Dunedin has the Cadbury Chocolate factory tour and the chocolate is much better than here in the US. Check out the Fox and Franz Joseph glaciers. YOu have to walk through the rain forest to get to them.
ReplyDeleteLet Cindy and I know if there is any job openings there. We have thought about moving there.
Mike Little
This was such a memorable and scenic stop! I can't wait to share my bottle of Mission Estate ice wine with some friends tomorrow. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous that you guys will be returning to Hawkes Bay with Sam later this month...I want to tag along again!!!
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