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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.

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.

Explore New Zealand’s only castle—Larnach Castle—on this half-day small-group tour around Dunedin. Hop aboard an air-conditioned minivan and discover some of the city’s most popular sights, from the steepest street in the world to New Zealand’s most photographed building, before enjoying coastal views of the Pacific Ocean from the scenic Highcliff Road.

Taste your way through the Gibbston Valley wines on a wine tour from Queenstown that includes wine tastings. Sampling a variety of Gibbston Valley wines ensures you a great overview of local flavors, and round-trip transport from central Queenstown means you can enjoy each tasting without worrying about driving at the end of the day.

Pair the fine wines of Central Otago with a gourmet lunch platter on this small-group wine-tasting tour of Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell from Queenstown. Drive through valleys and vine-clad foothills rich in gold mining history, and stop at four boutique wineries for tastings along the way. Numbers are limited to ensure an intimate experience with other wine lovers and personalized attention from your guide.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy an evening of drinking without worrying about getting home safely on this wine and craft beer tour. Visit three wineries or breweries in the Gibbston region, with tastings at each and shared antipasto platters at one location. As you go, your guide tells you all about the region’s history, for an enjoyable and informative trip. Transfers from central Queenstown are included, and the small-group tour creates a friendly atmosphere.

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.

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.

With wind in your hair, roof down & breathtaking landscapes ahead, this picnic for 2 is your ultimate open - air trip in comfort & style. Guided by your experienced driver, this remarkable scenic ride with 4 stops & picnic included is the perfect way to escape the crowds & ride through the nature at its finest. Starting in Queenstown, you will be comfortably driven in a BMW convertible towards Lake Hayes where you can enjoy a variety of selected picnic foods, drinks, deserts, chocolates and fresh fruit. Prepared with love on a picturesque spot by the lake. Allow 30 minutes for the leisurely picnic until the next take off to Arrowtown where we can either stroll through by car or you can explore and sightseeing on your own. Time enough for some memorable pictures before we heading to Arthur’s Point to see some fantastic views from Edith Cavell Bridge where the Shotover Jets roaring past. Wakatipu Heights is our last stop - a photographer’s paradise and the perfect AOTEROA picture

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.

Take in the highlights of the Marlborough wine region around Blenheim on this full-day small-group tour from Blenheim or Picton. See Sir Peter Jackson's collection of WWI and WWII aircraft on display at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, enjoy wine tasting at two Wairau Valley wineries and lunch at one (own expense), sample chocolates at a boutique chocolatier, and benefit from included hotel pickup and drop-off.

Kiwi Holiday Tours & Shuttles is a small locally owned family run business based here in sunny Marlborough.

The Vineyards Nobody Else Can Show You the great wine regions of the world have two kinds of producers — those who sell to tourists and those who sell to collectors. We take you to the second kind. Every vineyard on this tour has been personally handpicked by Aaron. They produce between 800 and 50,000 bottles per year. They do not advertise. Buses cannot reach them. And they do not open their cellar doors to just anyone. Because you are with us, they will open them for you. Choose your own journey through 8 extraordinary venues between Cromwell and the Gibbston Valley. At each one, you will be welcomed not as a tourist but as a serious buyer — by the winemaker, the owner, or a trained sommelier who knows every vine in the vineyard. and because great wine deserves to be enjoyed at home as much as on tour, every single venue can arrange international delivery directly to your door. Arrive home to find the best of Central Otago waiting in your hallway.

The only Marlborough wine tour organized by a local winemaker we will tailor make this wine tour to perfection. Make the most of your short time in Marlborough. Visit 3-4 of the best wineries in the region. Enjoy an informative vineyard stroll, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a New Zealand winery and capture the best behind-the-scenes winery photos. This tour is tailored to the needs of Cruise Ship passengers who may have different timing requirements to our standard daily tours. The tour usually departs at around 9.30am but flexible to suit your ships arrival time. You can relax knowing that we will return you safely and on time for your ship. This tour is for a maximum of 2 people. But the van holds 11 so For larger groups please contact us for a quote. Lunch is at own cost at the vineyard restaurant.