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Private Wairarapa Wine Tour: Explore Wellington's Vineyards with Gourmet Lunch
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26 Ratings
Remutaka Hill
Embark on a private wine tour in Wairarapa, Wellington, and indulge in the beauty of the vineyards. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and visit 4 wineries, including a private tour and tastings.
Embark on a private wine tour in Wairarapa, Wellington, and indulge in the beauty of the vineyards. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and visit 4 wineries, including a private tour and tastings.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Remutaka Hill - We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
- Le Gra Vineyard and Winery - At…
- Remutaka Hill - We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
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Le Gra Vineyard and Winery - At Le Gra, we meet the Owners of Le Gra, Nicky & Brian Geary. Taste up to 8 wines, take a walk through the vineyard (subject to Viticulturist availability) and enjoy a scrumptious platter lunch overlooking the Pinot Noir vines.
Your lunch and wines are all made on site by Nicky. -
Johner Estate Winery - We have a private tasting of up to 6 wines at one of the oldest wineries in the Gladstone region.
Please note that an alternate winery in Gladstone may be visited. - Poppies Martinborough - Sample up to 6 wines including Poppy’s famous Pinot Noir Rose at arguably one of Martinborough’s best wineries.
- Nga Waka Vineyard - We sample 5 wines at a boutique, family owned vineyard and have an in-depth conversation with the cellar door team.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Entry and tasting fees included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Delightful lunch
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private transportation
- Entry and tasting fees included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Delightful lunch
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! Purely a private tour.
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and ‘Memory Creator’ for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa covering majestic scenery, visits to Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries including a spectacular platter lunch at one of the…
Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! Purely a private tour.
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and ‘Memory Creator’ for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa covering majestic scenery, visits to Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries including a spectacular platter lunch at one of the wineries we visit. We also visit the beautiful town of Martinborough well recognised for the ‘Capital’ of Pinot Noir of the North Island.
We visit up to 4 wineries including lunch at a winery. Your tour also includes a private tour at one of the wineries visited covering the winery, vineyard and tastings.
If you have any particular winery you wish to visit this can be arranged in advance.
Please note this tour is only available for 18 years of age and older.
- For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.
Location
Remutaka Hill
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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Vacation11427411119
Jun 22, 2024
Top wine tour with an amazing guide - An amazing trip, Tom is so knowledgeable about everything in Wellington and showed us loads of things before we even left the city.
It’s a stunningly beautiful drive out of the city and a poignant stop at a WWI site before dropping into the winelands.
Our first stop was probably our highlight as we stopped off at Le Gra. A small place run by a family and in a quiet side road……….heaven. The staff were amazing and after a few pictures we were told about the wines by Brian. We then had a very tasty lunch and a look around the vines. Would highly recommend this place.
Our next winery was Johner Estate, proper in the sticks, but so nice. Great tastings from the really knowledgeable young lady. I was talking proper BS now so was loving it.
Our last stop was in Martinborough, a place called Poppies, we had a few photos in the vines before sampling a few of the liquid goods. Again, the staff are so knowledgeable, they seem to know a lot more than me and I have been tasting wine for a lot longer than them.
We then headed back to Wellington. What an experience which was for my 40th birthday and worth every penny. Tom is a very easy guy to talk to and knows answers to pretty much anything you ask him.
What a stunning tour, would highly recommend to anyone want to see the winelands of Wairarapa.
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Michellebp4057sc
Jun 11, 2024
Must do tour - I took the Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington with Tom and it was a fantastic experience. All of the stops were amazing but Poppy's was my absolute favorite. It was great getting to chat with some of the owners to learn more about their wines. The icing on top was the fact that Tom takes photos of you during the experience. As I was traveling solo during my trip it was so nice to have some candid shots along with some additional staged ones to commemorate the experience. I will 100% be scheduling another experience with Tom if I ever get back to Wellington for another trip.
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Jamesbg9904jq
Apr 11, 2024
Fabulous wine tasting tour out of Wellington - This was such an amazing day. Tom is such a wonderfully relaxed and knowledgeable guy who loves showing people wine country around Martinborough. His commentary throughout the day made this a truly memorable experience. Our wine tasting at Le Gra and lunch provided by Nicky Geary and Brian was delightful. The rose was particularly tasty. Later, at Johner Estate, we were surprised with freshly picked grapes in addition to the delicious wines. Our stop at Poppies was so much fun. The Sauvignon Semillon was something we don’t usually seek out, but this one was really good.
Since Tom heard that we were Lord of the Rings fans, on the way back to Wellington, he stopped at Kaitoke Regional Park where Rivendell scenes were filmed. That was a real treat. Tom seems to know everyone, and they know him. If we ever make it back to New Zealand, we will certainly book his Foodie Delights Tour. Thanks for an unforgettable day!
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Itzmecanada
Feb 24, 2024
A Day of Wining 😊 - What an amazing day!! My husband and I didn’t really notice the word ‘private’ in the description of our tour…so were surprised when it was just the two of us and Tom. He really made us feel special. Tom is very knowledgeable, friendly and a great person to spend a day with. Brian and Nicky at Le Gra winery host a really nice tasting and lunch, and shared a lot of information about their operation. We met the owner at Johner’s, and Poppies winery was elegant and fun. We saw a lot of the countryside with a few stops at some scenic and interesting places. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Joanne_c
Feb 18, 2024
Wine and vistas - Had a fabulous day with Tom. Fantastic selection of wineries to visit. Lunch at Poppies was fantastic. Would encourage people take this trip
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Laurie_b
Feb 12, 2024
Excellent tour - Highly recommend this tour! Tom is a fabulous tour guide and a genuinely nice person. We had a wonderful lunch followed by 3 great wineries!
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D7972phpattyc
Feb 3, 2024
An Incredible Day with Kaewa Tours. - Tom and Jill were delightfull hosts. The Bees in Featherston, fascinating, the scenery of the south, amazing, but best of all was the delicious fine food accompanied with an exquisite wine at Poppies in Martinborough will stay in our "memory banks" for many a year.
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Brad_b
Jan 25, 2024
A unique and wonderful experience - Had a wonderful day with Tom who shared his expertise and enthusiasm. He is very knowledgeable in wine and in New Zealand history and culture. His personal touch with me and the winemakers themselves added to the joy of great wine and food. Highly recommended.
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Pandlhouston
Nov 23, 2023
Martinborough Wine Tour - We (3 couples) recently had the pleasure of experiencing a Martinborough wine tour with Tom, and it exceeded all expectations! The picturesque vineyards, coupled with the expert guidance of our tour guide Tom, made for an unforgettable day. From a fantastic lunch platter at one of the wineries to personal commentary from a number of family run wineries and winemakers was just one of many exceptional elements that Tom organised for us. Tom went above and beyond to be helpful. Thank you Tom.
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Lindseyhw8281oc
Oct 16, 2023
Charming wine tour experience! - A long overdue review! My friend and I had an excellent full day wine tour led by Tom. He was very knowledgable and friendly. He gave us a fantasic introduction to local wines followed by tastings that were out of this world. Lunch at one of the wineries was extrmely impressive too. The surrounding areas located around the wineries are quaint and charming. We even got to check out a local bee farm! The best part was that Tom picked us up from our hotel and dropped us back off happy and so glad that we chose him as a tour guide. Tom has a great sense of humor and I highly recommend checking out this experience! This tour is wonderful from start to finish and I live in the surrounding Napa Valley area. It is a unique experience coming from a picturesque wine paradise.
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