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Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region. Taste award winning local wines, delicious gourmet treats and view stunning landscapes as you travel from place to place.
Each cellar door offers unique styles and of course some famous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. There is time to visit 3-4 wineries on your tour.
Savour local cuisine in a winery garden café or enjoy a wine with a cheese, meat, seafood platter overlooking the stunning Wairau Valley.
Returning to Picton in plenty of time for your ships scheduled departure you might like to include a short return drive to see spectacular views from a great look out of Picton Port, your ship and the sparkling Queen Charlotte Sound.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will be waiting at the Cruise Shuttle Bus Stop on footpath along from the Picton Visitors Centre. Turn left off the bus and follow the blue line on footpath 20 yards to us where we will have a signboard with your name. We wear a black uniform. If raining, we will escort you to the vehicle asap. If we are already taking guests to the van please wait under the Information Centre verandah. It would be appreciated if you could take an early shuttle to reach us 45 minutes prior to start time. Start time could be earlier if all on board. be ready to disembark as soon as you are allowed and take note that queues may be present and the tours booked by the ship disembark first.
Itinerary
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Experience gourmet treats of cheese tasting, manuka honey, oils, liqueurs, a refreshing gelato or decadent fudge. If time allows you can also request a stop at the Omaka Air Museum where you can view Peter Jackson’s amazing displays of his classic aircraft. The tour can continue and your chauffeur/guide will return in approximately one hour to pick you up from the Air Museum. Seasonal produce is also available at roadside stalls from December through to February. You can take these aboard but must eat them before you disembark. You can buy juicy strawberries, cherries, apricots, and nectarines. Although your cruise ship caters well for you, a light tapas or cheese/meat/seafood platter with matching wines is a great way to experience the local cuisine. Your tour guide arranges a picturesque winery garden or a chateau high on a hill with magnificent views for your pleasure. Generally tours are from 4-5 hours but we keep flexibility in schedules for each ship and cater for passengers comfort and requirements. You travel in comfortable, small personal vehicles of 6 or 11 seats and will return to your ship at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled departure. Before leaving Blenheim you can visit the Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections – a treat not to be missed.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Wine tasting here for award winning wines especially Sauvignon Blanc awarded many years over. This is an option for seriously delicious lunch and wine tasting combined. Eden Gallery opposite for a little shopping spree of local kawakawa skin care and art plus much more.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Amazing wine tasting with optional cheese and meat platters if time allows. Low alcohol wine and you wouldn't even notice. Family owned by John and Bridgit Forrest Pioneers of wine Marlborough.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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More delicious wine tasting for you with boutique selections including Albarino, plus the famous Sauvignon Blanc. Relax outside under the Pin Oaks or inside within the beautiful decor of the cellar door.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Your tour guide offers mini tour vans of 11 and 9 seats plus six seat private vehicles
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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