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 vineyards visited may vary due to their opening hours.

What's included

Picturesque Drive – Take in stunning views of the Hutt Valley, the Remutaka Ranges, and the charming Martinborough wine region.
Exclusive Wine Tastings – Visit three of Martinborough’s top wineries for curated cellar door tastings of their signature varietals.
Artisan Delights – Stop by local favourite C’est Cheese for an optional tasting of handcrafted cheeses.

What's not included

Lunch is not included in this tour, but optional vineyard cafe lunch is available at guest's expense.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Duration: 5.5 hours
Tour start time: 1000 (Optional departure times available for cruise ship passengers on specific cruise ship dates.)
Group size limits: 2 - 11
Complimentary pickup and drop-off service from Wellington i-SITE, cruise ship terminal or from selected centrally located hotels.
Default Meeting point: Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street)
Accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible
(However, 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.)

WHAT TO BRING

When visiting wineries in New Zealand, you may be asked to show valid photo identification to confirm that you are 18 years or older, which is the legal drinking age.
For overseas visitors, a passport is the only universally accepted form of ID under New Zealand law — even if you appear well over 18!

RESTRICTIONS

Not recommended for pregnant travelers.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellation of confirmed bookings 24 hours or more prior to departure will be refunded in full (minus any booking or credit card fees). There are no refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour departure. Tour bookings may be re-scheduled by request if availability allows.

FAQ

You’ll visit three Martinborough wineries, with each cellar door offering a different tasting experience. The wineries visited may vary depending on opening hours and availability.
Martinborough is particularly well known for its cool-climate wines, especially Pinot Noir. Depending on the wineries visited, you may also have the opportunity to taste Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Rose, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and other local varieties.
Not necessarily. We work with a selection of Martinborough wineries, and the wineries visited may vary depending on their opening hours and availability on the day. This also gives us the flexibility to showcase different styles of cellar-door experiences.
Lunch is not included in the tour price. However, an optional lunch at a vineyard café can be arranged at your own expense. If you’d like lunch, we recommend letting us know when booking so we can help coordinate the timing.
The journey is part of the experience. We travel through the Hutt Valley and over the scenic Remutaka Ranges, with a sightseeing stop at the Remutaka Summit at 555 metres before continuing into the Wairarapa wine region. Guests often comment on the beautiful scenery along the way.
The tour is listed as stroller and wheelchair accessible. However, for safety reasons, all participants must be able to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted using the steps and grab rails. Please contact us before booking if you have specific accessibility requirements so we can discuss what will work best.
The tour is primarily designed around wine tasting and is therefore best suited to adults. Guests must be 18 or older to participate in wine tastings, and valid photo identification may be requested at the wineries.