Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough

4.5
(40 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes to 11 hours 6 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

This tour is one you design yourself. Use our timetable and descriptions of venues to decide where you want to hop off. Then when you're there, most venues have special discounts for you as a passenger on Hop on Hop off.

If you’re not a drinker then there is still plenty on offer with a fantastic range of other activities such as museums, bike tours, chocolate shop, and amazing food to be sampled.

• Get to your choice of some of Marlborough's best wineries safely and with ease
• Great way to go wine tasting without a car or designated driver
• Choice of a half-day afternoon or full-day ticket
• Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 11 hours 6 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Astrolabe Small Town Winery is an urban winery where Astrolabe makes their boutique wines. Enjoy a tasting in the barrel room of this working winery.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    At Wine + Food Experience, enjoy personalised and self-guided wine tastings utilising dispensers. Gin, Whiskey and Beer tasting options. Platters available from the cheese and charcuterie and seafood areas.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A proudly locally owned and operated store, Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts is based in Blenheim. They stock a wide range of quality gifts including New Zealand-made jewellery, hand-crafted right here in the shop studio. They also sell superb bone and New Zealand Greenstone (Jade) carvings, clothing, knitwear, luxurious NZ possum-merino woollen garments, natural beauty products, organic foods, art and much more.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Located in Brayshaw Heritage Park, the museum is known for its wine exhibition and Wairau Boulder Bank including the famous Jim Eyles Collection.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Only two minutes walk from Blenheim’s town centre, the premier park, Seymour Square, is a picturesque park of carefully tended floral gardens, a 16.5 m high historic stone clock tower and a memorial fountain, which offers a spectacular multi-coloured display at night. Subtle lighting of significant features and soft bollard lighting of pathways enhance the picturesque nature of the square. Whether picnicking, strolling or taking time out, Seymour Square offers an ideal setting. The Stop is outside the Council Building.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Two fascinating collections of rare aircraft brought to life in powerful displays featuring memorabilia and lifelike mannequins created by internationally famous Weta Workshop.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    A unique collection of New Zealand vehicles that were popular during the 1950-1980 period, along with some special additions.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Established in 1968, Brayshaw is home to a number of organisations including the Marlborough Historical Society, Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery, The Vintage Car Club of NZ and many more.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Enjoy a locally sourced lunch in the middle of the vines with wines from one of Marlborough’s most awarded family owned wineries.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Positioned in the original farmhouse and retaining the original villa characteristics, Hunters have tastings inside or out in the gardens. Visit the artist in residence and a light lunch.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Delicious Italian food, great views of Marlborough and an energetic atmosphere, The Fancy Cow restaurant and pizza oven has something for everyone.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    They take their name from the landmark Wither Hills range that borders the vineyards and produce under the philosophy that the finest wines are always created from exceptional vineyards. Excellent lunch stop in their restaurant.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Cloudy Bay is a stunning prestige vineyard with delightful wines. Famous for its Cloudy Bay Pelorus Methode Traditionelle.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Allan Scott has exclusive wines and gifts, relaxing dining indoors or out, delicious seasonal menu and giant chess.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    Visit the award winning Moa Brewery and enjoy the view from a beautiful patio along with a tasting from their range of craft beers.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16

    A cool cafe with a big plane outside and a full bar inside! The Runway Cafe was founded in 2019 by local owners.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17

    Seek Spy, find why. Award winning, sustainably crafted wines that have captured the unique time and place of every harvest since 1993.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 18

    Jackson Estate is 100 percent kiwi-owned, with total respect for our land and focusing on low cropping levels, small batch fermentation, single vineyard fruits and minimal winemaking intervention.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 19

    The Woodbourne Tavern and Motels or “the Woody” as it is known by friends and locals is a family pub and restaurant in the center of the Renwick community.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 20

    The Cork & Keg is an English style tavern, serving beer, cider, wine and great heart food. They boast a warm fire in the winter.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 21

    Nestled in the foothills of the Wairau Valley, carved by powerful glacial and tectonic forces, the Clos Henri Estate sits upon some the Marlborough’s most fascinating soils.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 22

    Enjoy a relaxed and informal wine tasting at Nautilus’ beautifully refurbished cellar door tasting bar.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 23

    Huia Cellar Door was built on the belief that a natural approach to winemaking produces the best tasting wine.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 24

    The Vines Village is a great destination to explore, taste and relax amongst tranquil landscaped lakeside grounds.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 25

    Located in the Vines Village, Whiskey and cheese tasting bar focusing on tasting mostly NZ made whiskey and NZ cheese.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 26

    Makana Chocolate are manufacturers of gift quality chocolate at this boutique factory.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 27

    Framingham make aromatic styled wines to accompany delicious food. They have won several awards including 2018 New Zealand winery of the year.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by HOP ON HOP OFF WINE TOURS LIMITED

Tags

Bus Services
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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