Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough
In Picton
From
£95
pp
6h 30 mins · 5.0 (329)
With a winemaker or local legend as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture some great vineyard photos.
During your full day tour you visit 4-6 wineries which could include a local brewery (depending on the preferences of the group), with over 40 cellar doors to choose from, if you’ve got a favorite we’ll do our best to get you there. We generally focus on a new Zealand family owned vineyards and wineries but can also visit the small boutique and organic vineyards.
This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay, Fromm and Hans Herzog. If Cloudy Bay is a must see then please book our Gourmet Gold Tour or a Private Wine tour
Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight and is at your own cost. There is opportunity to visit the Makana Chocolate Shop.
Visit 4-6 wineries.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Vineyard Lunch stop during the tour - lunch at your own cost
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
- All wine tasting fees
What's not included
- Lunch - at your own cost on the day
- Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.
- Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury & Waihopai transfers may be available with additional charge
- Cloudy Bay wine tasting. Cloudy Bay experience is included in both our Gourmet Gold, Private Tours.
Itinerary
- We begin the day by talking about the Marlborough wine industry, with informative vineyard stroll tasting the grapes and an ultra premium wine tasting at a boutique winery. Lawson's Dry Hills Wines showcases the unique characteristics of the region's terroir through their elegant and expressive wines. Their commitment to sustainable practices and innovation further contributes to their reputation as a respected and sought-after winery. (50 min) Admission included
- This is one of our favourite winery restaurants that we often stop at to enjoy a relaxed gourmet lunch. (1h 0min) Admission included
- If you enjoy beer, cider or wine, we can finish the tour relaxing at our favourite local DNA brewery. It is an opportunity to taste local hand-crafted, and award winning beers! If you don't want to taste the beer, they also have award-winning Ant Moore wines. (1h 0min) Admission included
- If you like Chocolate then a stop at Makana confectionary is a must. (15 min) Admission included
- Fantastic wine and food and is one of our preferred lunch restaurants on the tour depending on the weather and the size of the group. (1h 0min) Admission included
- Visit a very unique organic wine producer. Potentially enjoy a behind the scenes tour of their wine cellar with an in-depth explanation of the winemaking process. Enjoy a tailor made wine tasting of a selection of their wines. (45 min) Admission included
Practical information
- Operated by
- Hop n Grape Tours
- Max group size
- 11 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–10
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.