Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Embark on a delightful, guided journey through Wairarapa's culinary wonders, complete with local cheeses, exquisite chocolates, and premium wines. This 5-hour round trip takes you over the breathtaking Remutaka Ranges to the heart of the Wairarapa, just an hour northeast of Wellington. Your adventure begins with a scenic pause at the 555m summit, offering stunning vistas.

Your first culinary delight awaits on the other side of the mountain range at C'est Cheese artisan deli, where you can sample some locally made cheeses. Moving on, Martinborough's renowned wine region beckons, known for its exceptional Pinot Noir. Here, savour a selection at one of the top local wineries. Your next treat awaits in Greytown, where Schoc Chocolates tempts with Murray Langham's incredible chocolate creations.

Conclude your day with a scenic return via the Remutaka Incline and back in Wellington.

What's Included

Tasting fees are included at the winery in Martinborough (wine).
Tasting fees are included at C'est Cheese (cheese) and Schoc Chocolates (chocolate).
Guests maye have lunch at their own expense at a local cafe or vineyard restaurant.

Meeting and pickup

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

Optional departure times are available on selected cruise ship dates to accommodate varying arrival schedules. Zozo Travel will provide a scheduled pick-up time based on your chosen hotel. Please check your email or Viator messages for your tour details. Be ready in the hotel lobby or outside at the specified time to meet your driver-guide. For cruise terminal passengers, your driver-guide will meet you at the terminal, holding a Zozo Travel sign with your name. Kindly identify yourself to the driver-guide upon arrival.

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Meeting point

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early. The tour departs at 10:00AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Shared cheese platter from local cheesemaker Paul Broughton at C'est Cheese including freshly made local cheeses.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Taste a range of local chocolatier Murray Langham's sweet creations with a tasting at Schoc Chocolates.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Enjoy a wine tasting flight at one of the world class wineries in the pinot noir producing wine region of Martinborough.

    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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • One collapisble wheelchair may be stored in our tour vehicle
Supplied by Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Chocolate Tours
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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