*Optional departure times available for cruise ship passengers on specific cruise ship dates.

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

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.

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