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Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast: Scenic Wine Tastings and Sightseeing in Wellington
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Wellington
Embark on a full-day tour in Wellington, exploring the scenic Martinborough wineries and the wild coast. Enjoy wine tastings, visit a seal colony, and marvel at the breathtaking views from Cape Palliser Lighthouse.
Embark on a full-day tour in Wellington, exploring the scenic Martinborough wineries and the wild coast. Enjoy wine tastings, visit a seal colony, and marvel at the breathtaking views from Cape Palliser Lighthouse.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kaitoke Regional Park - Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Optional visit to Rivendell LOTR film site also available.
- Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke - Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
- C’est Cheese -…
- Kaitoke Regional Park - Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Optional visit to Rivendell LOTR film site also available.
- Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke - Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
- C’est Cheese - Visit C’est Cheese and sample some of their locally produced products (subject to seasonal availability)
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Schoc Chocolates - Schoc Chocolate is a unique artisan chocolate studio located in a super cute colonial cottage on the Main Street of Greytown, next to Cobblestones Museum.
Established by qualified chef and counsellor Murray Langham 14 years ago, Schoc has developed a reputation as offering customers an extensive range of premium chocolates with unusual flavour combinations. There are more than 80 different flavour combinations in the tablet range alone including the top three perennial selling flavours lime & chilli, sea salt and lemon & white.
Enjoy a tasting of some of their tablet range! - Poppies Martinborough - Wine tasting and lunch experience at this beautiful boutique winery in Martinborough. Try a variety f their wines and have your favourite served with a vineyard platter lunch.
- Pinnacles Track - Drive by of the Putangirua Pinnacles in the Aorangi Forest Park.
- Cape Palliser Lighthouse - Climb the 252 steps to the base of the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island of New Zealand. Enjoy the amazing views out over the Pacific Ocean, the Cook Strait and along Cape Palliser itself.
- Lake Ferry Hotel - Enjoy a wonderful Kiwi dinner at this picturesque old hotel on the shores of Lake Onoke. Sample the best fish n chips in the world or another meal of your choice accompanied by a refreshing craft beer or locally made wine.
What's Included
- Local accommodation or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
- Included wine tasting fees
- Transport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary during the tour
- Expertise of a local driver guide
- Dinner with a main course and a drink
- Selection of alcoholic beverages
- Lunch featuring a main dish and a drink
- Local accommodation or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
- Included wine tasting fees
- Transport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary during the tour
- Expertise of a local driver guide
- Dinner with a main course and a drink
- Selection of alcoholic beverages
- Lunch featuring a main dish and a drink
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
An experienced local guide will provide narration throughout this full-day tour, which includes a picturesque drive over the Remutaka Ranges, wine tastings at some of Martinborough’s wineries, lunch at a vineyard restaurant, and a trip to the southern Wairarapa coast. There you’ll explore the raw coastal town of Ngawi, see the largest permanent seal…
An experienced local guide will provide narration throughout this full-day tour, which includes a picturesque drive over the Remutaka Ranges, wine tastings at some of Martinborough’s wineries, lunch at a vineyard restaurant, and a trip to the southern Wairarapa coast. There you’ll explore the raw coastal town of Ngawi, see the largest permanent seal colony in the North Island, and drive by the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. We’ll also scale the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for breathtaking views of the ocean before ending the day with dinner at the Lake Ferry Hotel, located on the shore of Lake Onoke. This comprehensive 10-hour tour offers a taste of the diverse scenery in the wider Wellington area.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting
Location
Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre
Wakefield Street
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early. The tour departs at 10:00AM from the Tour Pick-Up Zone located opposite or in front of the Amora Hotel, next to the Wellington i-SITE.
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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Terry_h
Nov 13, 2024
Spectacular! - Michael was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. The drive to the coast is a must do. I highly recommend this tour.
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Djamesmith5
Nov 13, 2024
Excellent trip - This trip was excellent, very busy but we saw and tasted so much. Phil (guide) makes an entertaining and knowledgeable host ; we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Poppies wine and lunch were excellent and fish n chip tea was a fine end to a great day.
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Monapearl_t
Nov 12, 2024
Best tour ever! - Awesome tour! Packed with so many carefully curated surprises and views. One of the very best I have ever been on - from cheese, chocolate, and wine tasting to spectacular views of the shore, wildlife, and charming villages. Phil was an engaging, knowledgeable and caring guide. Highly recommend!
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608monap
Nov 11, 2024
Outstanding views, food, wine and sights! - Best tour ever! Unique shops and carefully curated sites. Loved the fur seals, winery, chocolate, specialty shops, and awesome views! Phil was super attentive, friendly and outstanding guide. This is the tour to take!
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Karen_b
Oct 23, 2024
Great tour! - I loved this tour. The wine and chocolate were excellent. I also enjoyed lunch in the vineyard. The dinner at the hotel was excellent. Getting caught in a cow traffic jam was an unexpected perk.
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Sharron_r
Oct 23, 2024
A great tour with lots of variety - We loved our tour with Phil, who treated us to such a variety of scenery and tasty food. The lunch was spectacular at the vineyard. Phil is a knowledgeable guide, professional and with a fun sense of humor.
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Alana
Oct 5, 2024
Great views, great wine, and great company!!! -
We had the absolute pleasure of joining the Wine and Wild Coast tour, and it was an experience we won't soon forget. From the moment we set off, we were captivated by the stunning scenery and the warm hospitality of our guide, Phil.
The tour itself was a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. We explored the picturesque vineyards of Martinborough, sampling a variety of delicious wines, chocolates and cheese. Lunch at Poppies was amazing!
Phil's knowledge and passion for the region were evident, making each stop even more enjoyable.
The rugged cliffs, and the iconic Cape Palliser lighthouse were simply breathtaking. Phil's insights into the local history and culture added an extra layer of depth to the experience.
Phil was friendly, informative, accommodating and always went the extra mile to ensure we had a fantastic time.
If you're looking for a day filled with stunning scenery, delicious wine, and unforgettable experiences, we highly recommend the Wine and Wild Coast tour. It's a must-do for anyone visiting Wellington.
The 6 crazy Aussies and the Kiwi.
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Eileen_e
Sep 1, 2024
Wine and wind through Wellington to Martinborough - Phil at Zozo's travel provided an awesome day for us! He is so thoughtful and listens to his clients, and was able to provide us with a lovely day of wine tasting, delicious food, beautiful scenery, and pleasant conversations. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would recommend Phil highly.
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Annabelle
Jul 29, 2024
A day full of experiences! - I had the best time on this tour!! It was so lovely to leave the city and see the beautiful scenery on the way to the coast. There were plenty of stops and so many experiences to take part in.
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376kj
Jul 13, 2024
A wonderful day out - Such a lovely day! Philip was fun and interesting, the landscape was gorgeous, the food was excellent, and the views entrancing.
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