New Zealand

Map of New Zealand wine regions

Trace the North and South Islands and learn about regional differences within a cool climate, as well as how winemaking can change aroma and texture.

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This is a location map showing representative points for major regions. It does not indicate appellation boundaries. The Natural Earth 1:10m outlines are simplified for display. The numbers indicate representative positions and do not reflect the area or boundaries of appellations. Nearby points are offset and connected by lines.
  1. Northern Region: Northland and Auckland Northern North Island
  2. Gisborne: The diversity of Chardonnay and white wines Eastern North Island
  3. Hawke’s Bay: gravel plains and reds Eastern North Island
  4. Wairarapa and Martinborough Southeastern North Island
  5. Marlborough: Reading the Three Valleys Northeast South Island
  6. Nelson: Comparing hills and plains Northern South Island
  7. North Canterbury and Waipara Eastern South Island
  8. Waitaki Valley: cool vineyards along the river Eastern South Island
  9. Central Otago: Inland Pinot Inland South Island