New Zealand Hop Farm Trip

[Hayden80]

Hello all. I'm currently deployed in Afghanistan with the Department of Defense for a year. One of the great things about this deployment is we get to take 3 R&R trips anywhere in the world and the government pays for the trip. SO with that being said, I am planning a trip to New Zealand in January or February for a couple weeks. I'm hoping to visit some hop farms while I'm there. So I'm trying to get some information on New Zealand hop farms so I can do some research before my trip and ideally even get in touch with a hop farmer from there. Does anyone have any leads or any suggestions? I'm open to any suggestions. Thank you!!!

 

[Pkrd]

Nelson is where its at for hop growing and the area is packed with breweries and tons of outdoorsies things to do too. Harvesting is early march.

http://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/beer-experiences-in-nelson/

https://www.hopfederation.co.nz
http://www.sprigandfern.co.nz

 

[Hayden80]

Awesome. Thanks for the response. Looks like I'm going to be too early for harvest season but hopefully I can still get to see some of the operations.