- Makana Confections - An essential visit for a delightful tasting experience.
- Marlborough Region - Embark on a picturesque drive from Picton to Blenheim, New Zealand’s most expansive wine territory. Indulge in wine sampling, fine foods, and local delicacies. Relish a platter lunch at your own expense at a renowned winery. The complete tour is estimated to last around 5 hours.
- Nelson - Traveling from Blenheim or Picton, you’ll be taken on a scenic route to Nelson City. Begin with a stop at Makana to savor exquisite artisan chocolates, or perhaps enjoy a wine tasting en route. Allocate 1.5 hours for a leisurely coffee break or to sample the region’s signature Green-Lip Mussels in Havelock. Journey past Pelorus Bridge, famous for the Hobbits’ barrel-floating scene. Nelson boasts coastal dining, cafes, and a rich New Zealand heritage. It serves as the entrance to Abel Tasman National Park and the land of hops.
- Professional guide
- Wine tasting
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Event Fees such as Omaka Aviation
Embark on a journey that highlights the best of Marlborough. Your transition to Nelson could encompass stunning landscapes, a brief wine taste test, a sampling of luxury foods, and for those interested, a trip to the Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre - plan to spend an hour here and enjoy their onsite café. Experience the magnificence of Peter Jackson’s iconic planes, realistically reproduced and displayed in context of WW1 and WW2 histories.
Visit Makana Boutique for chocolates, stop by Havelock for local Green-lip Mussels, or tour Pelorus Bridge, where the famous barrel scene from Peter Jackson’s Hobbit series was filmed. If you have loved ones living nearby, you have the option to surprise them with a visit. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and lack of strict scheduling!
Upon conclusion of the trip, you will reach Nelson at your set time, whether you have a flight to catch or other engagements.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing they are accompanied by someone who can assist them
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
