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Your itinerary, your wineries, your way. Let us help you create your own private guided tour of Marlborough's stunning cellar doors or anything else you're interested in for an unforgettable day. This day is all about you for the ultimate Marlborough wine, food and heritage experience. We offer many choices of things to do, including: • Family-owned wineries and meeting pioneers in the wine industry • Boutique brewery or gin distillery - Marlborough has something for every taste. • A leisurely stroll around nationally acclaimed private gardens • Lunch at an award-winning restaurant featuring the best of local seafood, wild game and produce • World-class Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre featuring staging by Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop Your guide is a local who loves living in Marlborough and is happy to share their knowledge about wine or anything else you want to know about the region. Note: To organise these exclusive tours we require a MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS NOTICE.

The Self-Guided Full Day Biking Wine Tour caters to those who want to go at it alone for the day – ideal for the independent traveler, groups or families with children as they are able to set their own day plan based on the needs of the family. Everything is organised for you! Pick up and drop off from the Picton I-site, set you up with bikes, helmets, maps, the recommendations and an option to book you in for lunch at a winery restaurant. We also offer wine collection from the cellar doors through out day so you don’t have to carry it on the bike and emergency on call pick up if required. Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality equipment and send you on your way with all the recommendations, tips and hints you need to craft your own unforgettable Marlborough wine adventure.

An amazing high-country hiking experience for guests who would like the opportunity to explore the wild high-country landscape. Hike off the beaten path with stunning views over Marlborough.   Our guides are a wealth of knowledge about high-country farming, animals and nature, they are able to tailor the hike to suit your individual or group. The day is beautifully catered, and we can cater for any dietary requirements.

Visitors to the Marlborough region often visit some of the region’s many wineries, but there’s always someone who draws the short straw and has to be the sober driver. On this private tour, visit the wineries you want without anyone missing out on the samples. Taste various types of wine at several wineries, all selected by your guide based on your tastes and your preferences.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s premier wine region and a foodie hotspot, but self-driving between wineries is risky. Taste regional delicacies, gourmet cuisine, and fine wine on this private day tour from Blenheim, to avoid tour planning. Customize your itinerary with other activities, such as visits to the Omaka Air Museum, a local brewery, or a cruise around the Marlborough Sounds. Hotel pickup and round-trip transport are included for your convenience.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region and a renowned foodie hotspot. Customize your itinerary on this private tour from Picton and taste an array of regional delicacies, sweet treats, and fine wines. Optional activities include a visit to the Omaka Air Museum, a tour of a local brewery, a cruise around the Marlborough Sounds, and many more.

Experience some of New Zealand's best wine on this small-group tour from Blenheim. Visit different wineries in Marlborough and learn about the region's unique climate and soil, which make it ideal for grape-growing. Sample a variety of wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, at each stop. Your guide ensures you travel from vineyard to vineyard safely, and also offers a wealth of information about the history of the region and each winery you visit.

Leave the choice of wineries up to a guide while you relax on a wine-tasting tour of Marlborough. With a small group you’ll visit the vineyards and step through the cellar doors of several wineries in this famed wine region. You can purchase lunch at a scenic vineyard restaurant. Take in the scenery aboard transport from Blenheim. Then top off your day with a sampling of gourmet chocolates.

Focus on two of Marlborough's top delights—the wine and the scenery—on this full-day tour from Picton. With convenient hotel pickup and round-trip transportation, you'll keep your eyes on rolling hills dotted with vineyards and mountain views beyond, instead of on the road. You'll travel with a small group, ensuring personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

Take a full-day wine tour from Blenheim to discover the wines of the Marlborough region, which are famous throughout the world. You’ll visit six or seven wineries for tastings and a winery lunch (own expense). Relax on this comprehensive tour that includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, so there’s no need to risk drinking and driving or to designate a sober driver.

Arthur Griffoul, a native of France and adopted son of Marlborough, is one of the top sommeliers in New Zealand so you're in good hands as we start the day. His curated comparative tasting features standout wines from across New Zealand. He highlights the nuances of different regions — from Marlborough to Waipara to Central Otago – to give a deeper understanding of terroir, style, and craftsmanship. The tasting then expands to include his choices of wines from around the world. A leisurely lunch at Saint Clair Family Estate or Allan Scott follows, promising a showcase for the region's fresh ingredients, with each course matched to their wines. We visit another quality winery cellar door in the afternoon tasting the range of the region’s acclaimed wines — from bright, zesty Sauvignon Blanc to elegant Pinot Noir. To cap off the day, enjoy a sweet final stop at Makana boutique chocolate factory, before returning to your accommodation.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region, and wine-tasting is a must-do activity. However, driving yourself means you can't sip, and cycling between wineries can be tiring. Explore a selection of Marlborough’s top wineries with ease on a private day tour with a guide who has held many different roles in the local wine industry.