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After an early afternoon pickup from your Picton or Blenheim accommodation, travel in a climate-controlled minivan to the Marlborough wine region. Your guide shares commentary on the region, the vines and how wine is made.
You visit four Marlborough wineries over about 4.5 hours, with cellar door tasting fees included. Groups are small, up to 11 guests.
The wineries change daily, chosen from more than 20 family-run, boutique and larger cellar doors. Expect Sauvignon Blanc, plus wines such as Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir.
Your guide drives and shares commentary on the region and how wine is made. Our guides include a winemaker. We are not pretentious, so it suits wine lovers and newcomers alike.
Marlborough's original dedicated wine tour company, since 1999, Qualmark Gold. Adults 18+.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up from all central Blenheim or central Picton accommodations subject to availability. If your hotel/ accommodation is not listed then Specify your address - If it is outisde our pick up area there may be a surcharge applicable. The tour departs Picton at 12.30 pm (12pm Winter - May- Oct), and 1pm Blenheim (12.30 in winter May - Oct) If the time slot for your pick up location is not available that means we are already fully booked for your location.
DO NOT book this tour if you are arriving on the Interislander ferry at 12.15 as you won't make it in time.
DO NOT book this tour if you are on a cruise ship, as it is unlikely that your timings will work for this tour. - Check with us first.
Itinerary
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Picton (Pass by)
Door-to-door pickup from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation.
Admission ticket free -
Blenheim (Pass by)
Door-to-door pickup from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation.
Admission ticket free -
1Marlborough Region
Marlborough Vineyards. Guided tastings at four cellar doors, with tasting fees included. The wineries change daily, chosen from more than 20 family-run, boutique and larger cellar doors. Expect Sauvignon Blanc and wines such as Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir. Take a walk through the vines at one of the stops.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Small group tour with a maximum of 11 people
- If you are arriving on the Interislander ferry which arrives at 12.15 you won't make the tour.. If you are on the Bluebridge that arrives at 1145 you should be on time for the tour.
- Pick ups start up to 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Please check your messages for updated pick up time
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Small group tour with a maximum of 11 people
- If you are arriving on the Interislander ferry which arrives at 12.15 you won't make the tour.. If you are on the Bluebridge that arrives at 1145 you should be on time for the tour.
- Pick ups start up to 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Please check your messages for updated pick up time
- Please ensure you Choose the correct tour option 12.30 pm for the Picton Tour or 13.00 for the Blenheim tour ( they are priced and timed differently)
- If you are arriving by cruise ship you need to book a shore excursion tour, or check with us first to ensure timings will be ok.
- There is no lunch stop on this tour, you may be able to purchase a light snack along the way
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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