Mission Estate Winery is New Zealand’s oldest winery, established in 1851 by French missionaries and widely recognised as the birthplace of the country’s wine industry. The estate is set in the historic Hawke’s Bay region at Taradale, where its elegant building overlooks sweeping vineyards and coastal views. The estate produces a broad range of wines celebrated for their purity, finesse and regional character. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings at the cellar door, fine dining in the on-site restaurant and stylish accommodation amidst the vines.