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You're probably familiar with the wide variety of wine selections from Australia, but what about New Zealand? When you're on your locum tenens assignment in The Land of the Long White Cloud you'll find exclusive wineries in stunning destinations across the diverse terrain, including regions such as Waiheke Island and Hawke's Bay.
A land of hot, dry summers and stony soil, Waiheke is the perfect growing environment for a variety of grapes. With a similar latitude to the southern tip of Italy, the island is an ideal spot for a beach excursion that includes sipping on fantastic wines. The wine here is extremely exclusive with most products only available on the island.
One winery, Goldie Vineyard, covers 30 acres with rolling vineyards and native bush overlooking Putiki Bay, and offers renowned reds including Merlot and Syrah.
The oldest wine region in the country awaits you at the world-famous Hawke's Bay with a divine assortment of award-winning red wines. Boasting a latitude that corresponds with Madrid's, the region in North Island has a warm maritime climate. The stunning Elephant Hill Winery is located on the Te Awanga coast, and is open seven days a week for wine tasting, tours and purchases. When you visit this area's rolling hills, sculpted green landscape and magnificent blue horizons, try the pinot gris, one of their most awarded wines.