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Martinborough Winery and Foodie Tour: An Exclusive Experience with Top Artisan Producers
4.9
28 Ratings
Wellington
This tour combines behind the scenes experiences at FIVE of the regions best artisan foodie producers. The tour covers a wide range of products and allows guests to get up close and personal with the owners and staff who pour their heart and soul into these fantastic foodie creations.
This tour combines behind the scenes experiences at FIVE of the regions best artisan foodie producers. The tour covers a wide range of products and allows guests to get up close and personal with the owners and staff who pour their heart and soul into these fantastic foodie creations.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Martinborough - Enjoy a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges including a short stop at the Summit before descending into the Wairarapa region. The first tasting stop is at C’est Cheese in Featherston for a range of fantastic local and imported cheeses and gourmet foods. Next enjoy a winemaker led vineyard tour learn the step by step process from…
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Martinborough - Enjoy a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges including a short stop at the Summit before descending into the Wairarapa region. The first tasting stop is at C’est Cheese in Featherston for a range of fantastic local and imported cheeses and gourmet foods. Next enjoy a winemaker led vineyard tour learn the step by step process from vine to wine followed by a wine tasting tapas style lunch in the Cellar Door. Next stop is a craft beer tasting paddle at Martinborough Brewery. These paddles consist of your choice of any 4 of the 8 taps on offer. Our next tasting stop allows you to wander amongst the oldest olive trees in Martinborough, learning about the different olive varieties and what happens throughout the olive year. Progress to the tasting room where you will learn how to taste olive oil like a professional, and how to use extra virgin olive oil and the full range of infused oils in quick, easy and spectacular recipes. The final stop includes a visit to Schoc Chocolates for a tasting of their amazing products.
Please note specific activity partners may differ from advertised as they are subject to availability.
What's Included
- Exclusive private transportation for your comfort.
- Savor a delightful lunch included in the tour.
- All prices inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Indulge in tasting experiences including cheese, wine, olive oil, and craft beer.
- Enjoy engaging live commentary throughout the journey.
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off service….
- Exclusive private transportation for your comfort.
- Savor a delightful lunch included in the tour.
- All prices inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Indulge in tasting experiences including cheese, wine, olive oil, and craft beer.
- Enjoy engaging live commentary throughout the journey.
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off service.
- Complimentary alcoholic beverages to enhance your tour.
- Led by a professional and knowledgeable guide/driver.
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages, olive oils and food to take away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
- Alcoholic beverages, olive oils and food to take away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
Meal Options
- Mixed cheese platter - A platter of locally made cheeses served with quince paste and crackers.
- Shared tapas lunch - Set menu tapas style shared lunch
- Extra virgin and infused olive oil tasting - Taste o range of Olivo’s extra virgin and infused Olivo oils (eg vanilla, lemon or saffron)
- Chocolate tasting - Tasting experience at Schoc where you can try a variety of the exotic bars made on site.
- Mixed cheese platter - A platter of locally made cheeses served with quince paste and crackers.
- Shared tapas lunch - Set menu tapas style shared lunch
- Extra virgin and infused olive oil tasting - Taste o range of Olivo’s extra virgin and infused Olivo oils (eg vanilla, lemon or saffron)
- Chocolate tasting - Tasting experience at Schoc where you can try a variety of the exotic bars made on site.
Additional Information
- Minimum drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years
- 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
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian options available)
- Dress code is casual/comfortable
- Minimum drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years
- 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
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian options available)
- Dress code is casual/comfortable
Location
Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre
Wakefield Street
Tour departs from the Tour Pick Up Zone opposite and/ or in front of the Amora Hotel next to the Wellington i-SITE at 0930.
Please be advised your pickup time may vary if you wish to be picked up at a specific destination, please confirm it with Zozo Travel at least 24 hours before departure.
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
4.9
(28 Ratings)
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243raewyng
Oct 8, 2024
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! - What a fabulous day had by all! Our group of 19 ( 2 x Chartered Vans) loved their experience from tasting award winning cheeses , boutique wine tasting , sampling the local olive oils & blind chocolate tasting! A very professional company & Phil was a pleasure to deal with. Totally recommend. Raewyn from World Travellers Whangarei.
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650shelleyh
Aug 4, 2024
A very enjoyable day out - We had a wonderful day in Martinborough, enjoying lots of yummy food and wine. Phil was a great host, and we had plenty of time at each place we visited, so the day was very relaxed. I loved all the food and wine, and the scenery was stunning. I highly recommend this day trip
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819trevp
Mar 24, 2024
Fantastic Wine and Foodie Tour - Picked up by Zozo owner Phil at the cruise terminal and headed to Martinborough winery district with commentary on Wellington and surrounding area. Stopped for a photo shoot at the top of the winding mountain pass and onto C'est Cheese shop for tasting of 5 cheeses and coffee. Really good dialogue on cheese manufacturing by the owner. Next was Moy Hall winery starting with an informative tour of the vines hosted by the owner (another Phil!). Inside for a fantastic lunch with four generous tasting wines. Next stop at Olivo olive estate and a tour of the grove with owner Helen and olive oil tasting. Back on the bus and a visit to a small craft beer brewery for a slider of 4 different beers/cider. Last stop was a chocolate shop where Phil offered the group little samples of chocolate flavours to guess which bars they came from. Overall an excellent, informative and relaxed tour well worth the price and highly recommended,
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Enid_r
Mar 23, 2024
A lovely day! - Perfect blend of different experiences in a small group…great local cheese, wine, and chocolate. A wonderful day learning about growing grapes and olives.
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Rosemaryroberts2017
Oct 29, 2023
A must do tour in Wellington - From initial booking to our hotel pickup to drop off, this tour was brilliant! Phil at Zozo Travel was very professional and friendly, and our guide, Aaron, was extremely knowledgeable about the region and its food and wine, which really enhanced our experience. All the tastings - cheese, wine, olive oil, more wine, and chocolate - were outstanding, and we received personal service at the venue. The lunch at Moy Hall was really delicious, as was their wine, as well as the experience at Blue Earth Olives where we walked among the olive trees and had a tasting at the owner's dining room table.
Aaron also gave us lots of ideas for other must see places in Wellington, which was much appreciated.
I highly recommend this tour!
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Butch1867
Sep 9, 2023
Even if you’re not into wine, this is the tour for you! - What an experience. Cheese, wine, beer, chocolate and amazing food.
Phil knows the area and gives a great commentary about the area and it’s history.
Taking in small artisan produces with the produce makers personally introducing their wares.
Phil knows the area so well and the businesses, he’s pretty flexible if a place is closed for the day.
Totally recommend this tour even if you are not into wine.
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Blerich
Aug 1, 2023
Wine, Food, and Beer!! - Our guests loved this tour -- They couldn't stop talking about it upon their return to the hotel. They spent a full day on this tour and it was well worth it! From the Wine to the Food (and a brewery stop) they loved the day. Thanks to ZOZO for taking care of our Bucket List Events guests. We hope to return to Wellington again soon.
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Lana
Jun 3, 2023
Yummy day out - Great day out. Lots of interesting stories of the areas, food stops and fun day. Would definitely do this again and even going back to these places in November with gf’s trip
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Lorna_n
Apr 22, 2023
Don't let a little rain stop you! - Phil does an incredible job of spotlighting small businesses in small communities that make incredible products that deserve wide attention. We are so grateful that we didn't let the rain deter us from taking the tour, as it was a delight. Meeting the individual staff at each location--sometimes even the owners--made it very special, and the offerings were delicious. Well worth the time and the money.
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Szewingteresa_y
Apr 16, 2023
Great experience with nice food - Amazing food quality for the tastings. The shop owners are friendly. Simon, the driver is also nice and knowledgeable.
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