Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
In Wellington
From
£89
pp
5h 30 mins · 4.8 (492)
Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions.
Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges, with a sightseeing stop at the Summit (555m). In the Wairarapa valley, the winery town of Martinborough awaits, where you'll visit THREE of the region’s top wineries to enjoy their Cellar Door experiences and sample world-class wines. Your driver guide will provide narration and share local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area throughout the journey.
Please note that the wineries visited are subject to availability and may differ from those advertised.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- PRIVATE_TRANSPORTATION
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ALCOHOLIC_BEVERAGES
- Wine tasting
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Live commentary on board
- Tour escort/host/driver/guide
What's not included
- Lunch is not included in this tour but optional vineyard cafe lunch available at guest's expense.
Itinerary
- Travel in comfort in a private vehicle while enjoying expert commentary from your professional local driver. Depart Wellington, follow the Hutt River up the Hutt Valley, and cross the Remutaka Ranges with sightseeing stops at the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Remutaka Summit. (1h 0min)
- When time allows, visit the local artisan deli C’est Cheese for an optional cheese tasting and the opportunity to pick up a snack for the road. (15 min)
- Upon arriving in Martinborough, visit three of the town's best wineries. Each visit lasts between 15 and 45 minutes, during which the cellar door staff will introduce a variety of their wines for you to sample at your discretion. Please note that the wineries visited are subject to availability and may differ from those advertised. (3h 0min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
End point
The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours
- Max group size
- 11 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–11
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 5 hours 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.