Northland
Where wine meets the subtropics
New Zealand's northernmost wine region, where warm subtropical conditions produce rich Syrah and bold reds in a landscape of rolling green hills.
Personalise Your Perfect Wine Day
Free to build with a free account. Pay only when you take it on the road.
What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Whangarei
Pick a style above — your tour builds in seconds, free
What's Included
Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 4 reviews
Had no idea Northland had a wine scene this good. The tour took us to places we'd driven past a hundred times without knowing they existed.
Really enjoyable day out. The narration gave great context about the subtropical winemaking up here — totally different vibe to the South Island.
Perfect addition to a Northland road trip. The wineries are spread out but the GPS routing made it easy. Loved learning about the region.
Pleasantly surprised. We're Northlanders and didn't know half these cellar doors existed. Nice afternoon out.
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How It Works
Generate
Tell us your preferences and we'll craft your perfect wine day itinerary
Unlock
Unlock the region with a one-time pass — every tour and full audio narration, yours forever
Explore
Download to the app and enjoy GPS-guided audio narration on the road
Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Okahu Estate
Carrington Estate
Dancing Petrel Vineyard
Karikari Estate
Waitapu Estate
Northland wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Northland?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Northland wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Northland wine trail?
The Northland trail covers 5+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Northland?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Northland directly through the app as well.
How much does the Northland self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Northland is a one-time $14.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Northland wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Whangarei, Kerikeri, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.