Winter Wine Gourmet and Scenic Pleasures of Marlborough:Group Tour

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The lush valleys and sloping vineyards of the Marlborough wine region are at their most enchanting beneath the winter sun. Discover New Zealand’s largest wine region on a group 5.5-hour tour and enjoy a custom-made itinerary including activities like wine and food tasting, a scenic drive around the Marlborough Sounds, or a visit to the Omaka Air Museum. Sample Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Albarino, other whites and Pinot Noir or Merlot wines along the Marlborough wine trail, taste regional delicacies such as chocolates, cheeses, green lip mussels, and more. Great-value tour includes award winning gardens, art studios and local producer farms. This group tour can be customized to everyone's interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

What's Included

All wine tasting fees and complimentary chocolates
All Entry and Activity Fees. No food and drink covered

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up can be anywhere you are within the radius. Hotel/Motel/BandB/Private Home/I Site Car Park/airport/rail/Inter-Islander Ferry Picton

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Amazing local wines with one of the most awarded Sauvignon Blancs in Marlborough. Great restaurant as an option of lunch with outside or inside choices and with vineyard views

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    A unique Marlborough vineyard here for you to compare sauvignon blanc and pinot noir in different terroir only metres apart. Due to an earthquake fault that runs diagonally through the vineyard. Enjoy the expanse of the Wairau landscapes while you engage in your wine tasting and here too an array of French cheeses and condiments and home-made breads.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Delicious Rieslings and Montepuciano Rose are favourites here, wine tasting with matching cheeses and meats and locally made crackers and breads.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Fabulous wine tasting and delicious seafood from the Raw Bar of local oysters, Cloudy Bay clams, Sushi and amazing cheese platters. Relax in the expansive landscapes with the vineyards and Wairau Valley views.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    A special stop at the beginning or end of the tour for tantalizing boutique chocolate tasting and sales - you cannot resist the unique flavours with many truffles of Pinot Noir or salted caramel and the best of all the Macadamia Butter Crunch that takes your temptation into heaven!

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    It can be a unique experience here to view Peter Jackson's amazing collection of classic aircraft from WWI and WWII. Reality images and displays of real life events in the magnificent historical scenes.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Depending on your time a scenic drive around the Bays of the Marlborough Sounds shows you the large waterways for boating and fishing and jet skiing and possible sightings of dolphins or an orca whale on rare occasions. Paddling in the cool clear waters edge or even a short boat trip to see Marlborough's famous green-lip mussel farms. Along the way a Family Farm Park for the kids or even a pizza stop or traditional BBQ lunch. Pass through Link-Water the home of our Cranky Goat Cheese makers.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    The quaint town of Blenheim boasts now a population of 49,000 over all Marlborough and little cafes dotted about and shopping is still an option for top quality artisan products and long lasting souvenirs. Our merino possum garments and woolly boots not to mention handcrafted greenstone and paua jewellery and accessories.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Wine Tours Marlborough

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Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Beer & Brewery Tours
Culinary Tours
Wine Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Zombie Slice

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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