Classic wine trail adds destination

The Classic New Zealand Wine Trail now includes another top New Zealand wine destination.

The addition of Nelson further enhances this popular self-drive route, which begins in Hawkes Bay, then crosses Tararua, Wairarapa, Wellington, and Marlborough before finishing in Nelson.

The tour combines wine production, great food and culture with outdoor adventure and boutique accommodation in a relatively compact area. The trail has an updated brochure and there are fly/drive options.

Crafty community If you're down Manawatu way this Saturday, October 2, call in to the Ashhurst Craft Show and Community Festival, just outside Palmerston North.

This indoor-outdoor event features more than 100 stalls, and there's an air castle, mini-jeeps and plenty of other action to keep the kids amused. It runs 10am-3pm at the Ashhurst Village Valley Centre.

Contact: (06) 326 9236

Classic Wine Trail