Before indulging in New Zealand’s wine country, the Davis team headed up to Whites Bay to experience the many mountains and sounds that make up the northeastern portion of the south island. Our hike was the Black Jack Track which over 90min weaved over beaches to a ridge overlooking the magnificent sound. After the hike, we relaxed along a black sand beach for an hour before continuing to Blenheim, the cultural center of Marlborough.
The thing to do in Marlborough is to rent bikes and ride to the vineyard tasting wines. I read a bunch of reviews on what wineries to go to. It is unbelievable how many wineries some of the bloggers rode to. How do you have 6 tastings and a bunch of glasses of wine and still ride a bike along a highway… Maybe in my younger days… without a two year old behind me.
We planned to visit 3 wineries in the same small area to limit bike riding and limit putting Bryce on the bike (which he seemed to dislike), We visited Giesens Vineyards, then had lunch at Wairau River Wines and finished up with Nautilus Estates before riding home. On the way home, Bryce seemed to enjoy the ride so we were able to take some pictures. We finished off a great day with some New Zealand Chinese food and a lot of hydrating water.
