Things to do in Marlborough Region, South Island: The Best Day Trips from

Start the day with collection from your location at 12pm for the Blenheim area. 1/2 day wine tour with lunch lasting about 5 hours. Start with a beautiful winery lunch (at own cost) and tasting then visit another 3 or 4 wineries in the afternoon. All standard tasting fees included. A fun afternoon while being educated by our experienced guides. Enjoy the various grape varieties and wines that Marlborough has to offer while taking in the gorgeous scenery of the Wairau Valley.   Learn about the history of the region and maybe challenge yourself on varieties of grapes and types of wines you may not be familiar with. During the tour your guide will introduce each of the wineries and give the history of the region. Time permitting a talk in the vineyard discussing the way Marlborough tends the vines. If you have any special requests please enter these during the booking process.

Inclusions: All standard tasting fees at wineries visited, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch is an extra cost to allow personal selection

Let our winemaker tailor a Marlborough wine tour especially for you or your group’s needs… or let us surprise you with something special! You decide the start and finish time of the tour. Visit your favourite wineries without having to compromise with others in the group. You can get behind the scenes for a private tasting, or take a drive through the Awatere Valley and soak up Marlborough’s stunning scenery. We can focus on boutique, or organic wineries, breweries, combine fine wine and food… anything is possible with a private tour. This option is recommended for larger groups or families with children under the age of 12. We can visit wineries more suited to young families to keep everyone happy. If you are arriving on a cruise ship into Picton we can arrange a tour that works around your ship’s schedule. For larger groups, or to find out more about our Private Tour options please check out our website and contact us for a quote on 021 157 4094.

Inclusions: All wine tasting fees, Lunch stop during the tour - at your own cost, Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas, Picton, Havelock, Rarangi transfers may be available with additional charge., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Note: Bring a pair of closed shoes (no heels) for our winery visit, Lunch - at your own cost on the day, Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.

With a winemaker as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a modern working winery where you can taste grape juice fresh from the press, sample a young Pinot Noir from the barrel, or try a freshly filtered Sauvignon Blanc. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture the best behind-the-scenes winery photos. Next, we’ll get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region and you’ll taste any delight that isn’t tied down. In our full day tour you visit 4-6 wineries which can include local breweries, with over 40 cellar doors to choose from, if you’ve got a favourite we’ll do our best to get you there. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight. There is opportunity to do a Cheese tasting, Olive oil tasting or a visit to Makana Chocolate Shop. Visit 4-6 wineries.

Inclusions: All wine tasting fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas, Picton, Havelock, Rarangi transfers may be available with additional charge., Lunch stop during the tour - at your own cost

Exclusions: Lunch - at your own cost on the day, Note: Bring a pair of closed shoes (no heels) for our winery visit, Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.

Take a relaxed and friendly tour with us around some of Marlborough's finest wineries. Discover the history and stories of vines and wines in the region while you sample a range of Marlborough's gorgeous wines and enjoy stunning scenery.

Inclusions: ALL standard tasting fees, Pickup and drop off from your accommodation or the PIcton iSite if you are visiting from a cruise ship.

Exclusions: Pickup in Picton if it is not a cruise ship day. Additional charge of $10NZD is payable to the driver on the day., Lunch, Gratuities

Explore New Zealand's premier wine region on this half-day tour from Picton or Blenheim. Visit four different wineries in the Marlborough wine region, stroll through the vineyards, and sample wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. NOTE: please do not book this tour if you are on a cruise ship which departs Picton at 6pm or earlier.

Inclusions: Professional driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Visits to four wineries, Wine tasting

Exclusions: Lunch (optional; extra cost)

Experience 'The Ultimate Marlborough Day Out', on this full day, small group tour. In the morning enjoy a scenic cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, aboard a catamaran and get to see the historic Ship Cove, where Captain Cook anchored way back in 1770. Returning to shore around 12.30pm, you will then be taken to a winery to have a single main course lunch with a glass of wine of your choice.  After lunch you will get to visit a couple more wineries with a chance to try some more of the wines produced here. This is while you are relaxing, savouring and enjoying this beautiful Marlborough region.

Inclusions: Wine-tasting

Exclusions: Gratuities

A seven day independent tour exploring some of the best locations in New Zealand. This tour departs Auckland daily with six nights 4 - 4.5 star accommodation including two nights in Rotorua, one night in Wellington, one night in Kaikoura and two nights in Christchurch before concluding in Queenstown. Activities include city sights in Christchurch, whale watching in Kaikoura, travel on the Coastal Pacific Train (October - April) and Interislander Ferry, plus admission and guided tours of Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, Agrodome and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off for all destinations listed in itinerary, Commentary by local guides, Four star accommodation in Rotorua, Wellington, Kaikoura & Christchurch, Admission fees and all transport/tour fees listed in itinerary, All transport listed (Note that the train is not available from May through to September)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)

Journey through the North Island of New Zealand and explore Waitomo, Rotorua and Lake Taupo, and discover the natural beauty of Kaikoura and Christchurch on this 5-day trip from Auckland to Christchurch or vice versa. See the glow worms at Waitomo Caves, relax at Rotorua's geothermal wonderland, see Giant Sperm Whales where mountains meet sea and be mesmerized by the natural beauty of New Zealand. This 5-day tour will have you travelling by coach, train and ferry with plenty of time at leisure to make this holiday truly magical.

Inclusions: Driver/Guides, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 4 nights accommodation, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour, Rotorua Activities, Ferry between Wellington and Picton, TranzCoastal train journey between Picton and Kaikoura (only from 01 October to 30 April), Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (Optional)

JUST FOR THE SINGLE TRAVELER: wine, gourmet & scenic delights tour captures ‘The Essence’ of the Marlborough Wine Region.of sensational wines, stunning landscapes and seriously delicious gourmet. Most tours offer a private tour only, however with this local chauffeur guide a tour has been created just for you at a very special individual rate. Departing Picton at 10:00 am.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Wine tasting, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

What a difference wine and food can make to your perfect holiday or day out. Special tour options are created at each winery cellar door to taste the wines and complimented by delights of local cheeses and/or meats for even our vegetarians and vegans are catered for. Local producers of hazelnuts, pine nuts, chocolate, honey and preserves and more to delight. Award winning gardens and strolling along the rambling streams in our botanical parks, scenic drives of beautiful landscapes, rolling hills and vineyards, Marlborough Sounds and the idyllic bays with high view points of the leisure boats and craft. Wine and gourmet picnic basket also as part of your custom created day. Our quaint country townships with artisan wares and fresh fruit ice-creams. Marlborough has much in store for a perfect day out or long weekend getaway.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Boutique Chocolate, Wine Tasting Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry Fees