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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
Your tour start time can vary as it is dependant on the ships given arrival time at the Pilot Station, then 2.5hrs to the wharf, Disembarking and getting in to a shuttle. You must arrive to us as soon as possible from the time the shuttles start. We could depart as early as 9am or later at 11am.
We will be waiting at the Bus Stop on footpath near the verandah steps. Turn left off the bus and follow the blue line to us where we will have a signboard with your name. If raining, please wait on the verandah. It would be appreciated if you could take an early shuttle to reach us 30 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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1
A visit to Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections is not to be missed. Generous tastings meet you at the door. Very special preservative free and there is something for all health types required.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Wine tasting here for award winning wines especially Sauvignon Blanc awarded many years over. This is an option for a seriously delicious lunch with the wine tasting right at the table. Eden Gallery opposite for a little shopping spree of local kawakawa skin care and art plus much more. Lunch is at your own cost. Wine Tastings are included. They are open Wednesdays to Sundays.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Amazing wine tasting with optional cheese and meat platters at your cost if time allows. Low alcohol wine label to compare to their other delicious wines. Family owned by John and Bridgit Forrest Pioneers of wine Marlborough. Both retired s doctors but love wine more!
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5
A hub of choice with a cafe, larder to taste local fare like black garlic and chutneys, Quilters Barn for craft options, Cheeses and Whiskey and the world renowned Roots Gin at the Gin Shack.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Marlborough Scenic High Top views are a memory of our beautiful region. Over looking the Pacific Ocean and the actual Cloudy Bay, plus the expanse of vineyards along the coastline. The surrounding hills with a glimpse of snow covered mountain range or hues of gold and green from the clouds above.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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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