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What to expect from New Zealand in November

Lucy Pascual
March 11, 2024

If you’re visiting New Zealand in November, there’s no better time to try the many delicious foods and drinks that the country has in abundance – especially if you love the finer things in life, such as wine, beer and other culinary delights. As spring starts its comfortable transition into summer, New Zealand’s vineyards are thriving, breweries are bursting at the seams and food tours are dripping with all the fresh, local produce you can handle, so why not take advantage of it all?

A Sweet Sip of New Zealand

November in New Zealand is the perfect time to go on a wine-tasting adventure across the country’s gorgeous wine regions. Whether you go to the vineyards of Waiheke with its famous Merlot and Syrah, or the hills of Central Otago, where some of the world’s best Pinot Noir is produced, New Zealand’s wine tours are all extremely enjoyable.

The warmer temperatures and longer days of November provide great conditions for walking through the vineyards, meeting local winemakers or tasting the country’s wine bounty. Most wine tours also include accompanying food, allowing you to try the local cheeses, seafood and artisanal chocolates that perfectly complement the wines.

The Marlborough region, in particular, is known for its exceptional seafood, making it a perfect destination for those who want to experience an amazing wine and food pairing, but if you want to trial the best foods around New Zealand in November, a food tour will make you smile with an abundance of traditional and modern flavours that makes the country’s foodie culture so unique.

For people who just want to down a good beer, New Zealand offers a nice selection of brewery tours. From the craft breweries of Wellington – New Zealand’s craft beer capital – to Auckland’s historic watering holes, you’ll find something to wet your whistle.

A Drink With a View

Beyond the great foods and drinks you’ll find in New Zealand in November, these excellent tours also give you stunning views over the surrounding countryside or coastal areas, making these experiences a lot more fun. Once you’re full and happy though, you’ll find so much more to do by visiting our Things To Do in New Zealand page.

AUTHOR PROFILE
Lucy Pascual
Lucy is a true-blue Aussie living in Far North Queensland. When she's not writing, she spends her time travelling to Australia's top destinations, aiming to see as much of the country as possible so she can share its best locations with her readers.

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