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Wine enthusiasts will love this Marlborough wineries tour that’s especially designed for cruise ship passengers. You’ll be met in Picton and taken to around five of the best wineries in the Wairau Valley and wider Marlborough region, the South Island’s largest wine-making area. Learn more about the local specialties while enjoying the views. Wine tastings are included and you can buy your own lunch.
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Marlborough Wine Tour - Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Tour
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On your cruise ship stopover in Picton, make sure not to miss any of the top spots in the Marlborough wine region by booking this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Eliminate the hassle of navigating between top attractions around Blenheim, including numerous wineries, beer gardens, the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, and more. See what you want and skip the rest, and spend as much time at each location as you’d like.
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CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours
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Tour the western end of Queen Charlotte Sound on a half-day paddling adventure from Picton. Settle into your sea kayak and follow an expert guide from the waterfront to sheltered coves and remote beaches. Search the waters for eagle rays, cormorants, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals, and dolphins while you learn about the natural history of the Marlborough Sounds.
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Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton
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When your cruise ship arrives in Picton, take advantage of a half-day excursion that introduces you to four Marlborough wineries handpicked by a guide. On this small-group tour you’ll taste the region’s sauvignon blanc and pinot noir, stroll through Blenheim vineyards, and sample boutique chocolates. Round-trip minivan transport is provided from the nearby i-SITE.
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Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton
5 hours 30 minutes
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When your cruise ship docks in Picton, take the opportunity to go wine tasting on a tour that visits some of Marlborough’s award-winning wineries. Visit up to five wineries in Blenheim for tastings and vineyard tours, discovering both internationally famous wines and lesser-known New Zealand gems. Also stop for lunch (own expense) and sample locally made chocolates before heading back to Picton in time to board your ship.
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Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour
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See the exquisite Marlborough Sounds from the water during a full-day adventure by sea kayak. Depart from the Picton waterfront and prepare to be wowed as you paddle past secluded coves in Queen Charlotte Sound. Your knowledgeable guide points out marine life such as eagle rays, cormorants, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals, and more. Stop at a sheltered beach for a delicious lunch on-the-go.
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Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton
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Exploring Marlborough’s wine scene on your own means designating a driver and juggling reservations. This full-day tour from Picton removes the hassle, taking you to a curated selection of local wineries for guided tastings and insight into what makes this region one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine destinations. Along the way, learn about Marlborough’s winemaking style as you sample its wines, and enjoy free time to purchase lunch at a winery restaurant.
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Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton
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Combine some of Marlborough's classic activities on this full-day tour: cruising on Queen Charlotte Sound and tasting some of the area's world-renowned wines. Spend the morning out cruising aboard a catamaran, then go ashore to a winery for lunch and wine tasting. Continue the afternoon with more winery visits and tastings.
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Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch
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Welcome aboard the original Round the Bays Cruise, operated by us for over 30 years. Step into the Queen Charlotte Sound the largest of the Marlborough Sounds, a breathtaking network of ancient sea-drowned valleys. Named by Captain Cook after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, this remarkable area is steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty. As you depart Picton and cruise across the main reach of the Sound, you’ll discover sheltered bays, rolling hills cloaked in regenerating native forest, and an ever-changing backdrop of bird and marine life. This relaxed scenic cruise is the perfect way to experience the very best of the Marlborough Sounds in a limited time frame, making it an ideal option for a cruise ship shore excursion. With over three decades of experience sharing these waters, your friendly crew is always happy to share local knowledge and stories, ensuring you leave with a true sense of the magic that makes this region so special.
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Picton Shore Excursion Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise
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We are the only Marlborough Sounds Guided Walk company with our own boats. Your day starts with the Ultimate Wildlife Cruise through the calm sheltered waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound. You get on board binoculars for viewing wildlife and species ID cards with a WCA Qualified Guide. Dolphins 95% of the time :-) Spend 1 hour on Motuara Island with its stunning views and range of Endangered Species where you can get close-up encounters with Rare Birds. The lookout has an amazing panoramic view. We pay DOC your access fee. E-ko started Guided Walks on this island 25 years ago. After you visit Motuara - Sanctuary Island, then head to the famous Ship Cove. There you can Walk the BEST of Queen Charlotte Track in a Loop. Trees up to 1500 years old only with us, Hidden in the bush. Self Guided with a Map showing you where the hidden gems are :-) Re-live History and embrace nature. Walk the BEST 5km, relax at Ship Cove with a complimentary glass of Pinot Gris, and enjoy the return cruise.
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Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise
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Kiwi Holiday Tours & Shuttles is a small locally owned family run business based here in sunny Marlborough.
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