5 Best Sights in Wellington and the Wairarapa, New Zealand

Wine-lovers flock to Poppies for the stunning wines, picturesque views, and relaxed ambience. Their wines, crafted by old-world techniques, celebrate the beauty of simplicity and tradition. Visiting the tasting room, you can expect to sip on delectable wines paired with excellent platters, all while admiring the vineyard vista. Bookings are essential.

For an all-weather, all-season exploration of Martinborough's vineyards, look no further than The Wine Bank. The Bank has an ATM-style automatic wine dispensary, a small kitchen, and a classy and comfortable lounge. The set-up makes for a relaxed experience, where you can select from over 60 local wines and try the ones you want, at your own pace.

This family-owned and -managed winery makes exceptional chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, and Célèbre. For her hard work on the vines, Helen Masters won the 2019 title of New Zealand Winemaker of the Year. Tastings at their cellar door must be booked in advance through their website.

With its eco-ethical philosophy, this winery produces high-quality wines using organic and biodynamic techniques. Try these natural and delicious wines for yourself on their sun-soaked porch alongside their well-paired platters. Tastings can be booked for any day of the week, or you can just walk in on the weekends.

Don't miss the white wines here—they're some of the best around. Of particular note is the sauvignon blanc, which is renowned for its intense ripe flavors, and the chardonnay, which is organically made in an elegant classic style.