Top Blenheim Spring Break

Skip the minivans, the strangers, and the set list of cellar doors on this self-guided tour around the Marlborough wine region. Spend the day cycling around the vineyards and countryside outside Blenheim with your group, dropping in at the wineries and restaurants that you want to visit. If you’re having trouble building an itinerary of your own, get customized recommendations based on your tastes and interests.

Take in the sights of Marlborough's wine-country scenery and taste some of the region's best offerings on this full-day tour from Blenheim or Picton. Make several stops at different wineries and taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Pinot Noir as well as some lesser-known varieties from the area. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for central locations, making your experience seamless and relaxing.

Experience the best of New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region without the hassle of having to drive–or to designate a sober driver. This half-day tour of the Marlborough region visits 3-4 premier wineries, with a lunch stop with vineyard views at one. Time at a brewery and a chocolate shop can also be arranged. This is a fun tour for couples or groups of friends.

Go beyond a basic wine tasting with this full-day, small-group tour. After getting picked up from Blenheim or Renwick, explore several of the region’s most popular wineries and vineyards in the Marlborough wine-growing region. Learn the history and winemaking process behind several locally grown varieties, including sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and pinot noir.

Explore some of Marlborough’s top wineries on an afternoon wine tour from Blenheim with tastings at three or four or carefully selected wineries. Round-trip transport from your hotel is provided so you can avoid the risk of drinking and driving, or the annoyance of designating a sober driver. Learn about the history and terroir of local wines and admire the beautiful vineyard landscape around Blenheim.

The Marlborough region is New Zealand’s largest producer of wine. This half-day tour from Blenheim includes hotel pickup and offers a comprehensive introduction to Marlborough wine, starting with a lunch (own expense) at a winery restaurant paired with wine. In the afternoon, visit up to four wineries to tour vineyards, learn about winemaking, and enjoy expert-led tastings.

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.

Taste some great New Zealand wines on a half-day tour of the Marlborough wine region. Visit various vineyards, learn about the region's distinct terroirs, and go wine tasting at four wineries from Picton or Blenheim. Tastings, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour limited to 11 guests.

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.

Enjoy the benefits of both guided and independent travel on this Marlborough wineries day tour by bike. Check out the vines with a guide in the morning, then set off on your own in the afternoon. Sample wines at three guided winery visits, then continue the adventure independently, armed with a wine map, a warm glow, and some helpful local tips. Includes a pickup from Blenheim or Renwick accommodation.

Explore Marlborough’s renowned wine country with this fun and flexible hop on hop off tour. Choose your own itinerary using the timetable and detailed venue descriptions. Visit some of Marlborough’s best wineries, museums, bike tours, chocolate shops, and enjoy amazing food. Tickets are available for half-day or full-day options, letting you explore at your own pace without needing a car or designated driver.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region, and also famous for the scenic waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. Discover both on this full-day small-group tour without the risk of self-driving. After a pickup from Picton or Blenheim, visit several wineries for expert-led wine tastings. Tuck into a light lunch before setting sail on a Marlborough Sounds cruise, admiring the views as you sample delicious local salmon and greenshell mussels.

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.

Embark on a culinary adventure through the heart of Marlborough wine country on this full-day tasting tour from Blenheim. Set out to explore the picturesque vineyards of the Wairau Valley, stopping along the way to visit local wineries, enjoy wine tasting and sample delicious local treats, including handmade chocolate. This intimate, small-group tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Blenheim.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region, and with more than 30 wineries along the designated cycle trail through the vineyards, it’s an idyllic place for a cycling tour. Enjoy wine tasting along the Marlborough wine trail at your own pace with a self-guided tour, which includes bike rental, maps, recommendations on where to visit.

Explore the world-renowned Marlborough wine region on a full-day wine tour that goes behind the scenes at several acclaimed New Zealand wineries. Talk with respected winemakers, taste award-winning reserve-grade Marlborough wine, see the vineyards, and stop for a gourmet lunch at a winery restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Blenheim or Picton can be arranged at an extra charge, or meet at a central Blenheim location.

Jade Tours are fun and informative, suited to any level of wine knowledge. We pick you up early afternoon from accommodation in and around Blenheim (pick ups further afield can be arranged at extra cost). Travelling in the comfort of our air-conditioned van, we head to the “golden mile” of vineyards in Rapaura for the first of 3 cellar doors visits. This tour is about wine tasting rather than lunch but offers the option to pre-order a platter if you would like something to eat during the afternoon. We focus on family-owned wineries who are keen to share the story behind their wines. If you have a particular label you want to visit we will try to tailor the itinerary – please enquire. You return to your accommodation between 4:00pm and 4:30 pm (in time for an afternoon nap before dinner).

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.

Get out of town and treat yourself to a day of delectable gourmet creations on this relaxing small-group tour around some of Marlborough’s best restaurants and boutique wineries. Your menu at each stop is tailored to your likes, dislikes, and dietary requirements. Enjoy fresh locally grown produce and sample Marlborough wines specially matched to your menu, with hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience.

Discover New Zealand’s largest wine region in the off-season on this winter wine tour from Blenheim. Make the most of your private guide and enjoy a custom-made itinerary, including activities including wine and food tastings at local purveyors. Sample the region’s most prized wine varietal, sauvignon blanc, as well as others. Hotel transfers are included so you don’t need to worry about finding a meeting place.

Drive Marlborough yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — most people begin in Blenheim or straight off the Picton ferry, though you can start anywhere and the GPS will pick you up — choose the cellar doors you want, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 85 narrated stories cover 48 cellar doors and the valleys between them: as you cross the Wairau plain you'll hear how this was sheep country until 1973, when Montana Wines pushed seventy-five thousand vine cuttings into stony ground every expert had written off as too cold, too windy and too far south for serious wine. No group, no schedule, no guide — pause for a long lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.

Explore the picturesque Marlborough wine region in a unique way with a horse-drawn carriage tour. This half-day experience takes you through the charming town of Renwick, where you will visit two family-owned wineries, tasting authentic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and more. Enjoy a delectable platter for lunch as you soak in the tranquil surroundings and rich wine heritage. Led by Emma and her Clydesdale, Duchess, this leisurely pace allows you to savor every moment and connection with the land. - Unique horse-drawn carriage tour through Marlborough vineyards - Visit 2 wineries with intimate cellar door experiences - Enjoy a delicious lunch platter during the tour - Perfect for wine lovers seeking a leisurely and authentic experience

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.