Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand
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Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.

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Stop At: Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint, Unnamed Road, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand

Viewing platform that grants spectacular views across the lakes and the valley beyond.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kaitoke Regional Park, Waterworks Road, SH2 Pakuratahi, Upper Hutt 5372 New Zealand

Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Optional visit to Rivendell LOTR film site also available.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke, Unnamed Road, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt 5372, New Zealand

Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: C'est Cheese, 19 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston 5710 New Zealand

Visit C'est Cheese and sample some of their locally produced products (subject to seasonal availability)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Schoc Chocolates, 177 Main Street, Greytown 5712 New Zealand

Schoc Chocolate is a unique artisan chocolate studio located in a super cute colonial cottage on the Main Street of Greytown, next to Cobblestones Museum.
Established by qualified chef and counsellor Murray Langham 14 years ago, Schoc has developed a reputation as offering customers an extensive range of premium chocolates with unusual flavour combinations. There are more than 80 different flavour combinations in the tablet range alone including the top three perennial selling flavours lime & chilli, sea salt and lemon & white.
Enjoy a tasting of some of their tablet range!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Poppies Martinborough, 91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough 5711 New Zealand

Wine tasting and lunch experience at this beautiful boutique winery in Martinborough. Try a variety f their wines and have your favourite served with a vineyard platter lunch.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pinnacles Track, Cape Palliser Road Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve, Wellington New Zealand

Drive by of the Putangirua Pinnacles in the Aorangi Forest Park.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Matakitaki-a-kupe Reserve, 97QF+59, Cape Palliser 5772, New Zealand

Visit the largest permanent New Zealand fur seal colony in the North Island. Watch these beautiful wild animals in their natural environment.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cape Palliser Lighthouse, Cape Palliser Rd, Wellington 5772 New Zealand

Climb the 252 steps to the base of the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island of New Zealand. Enjoy the amazing views out over the Pacific Ocean, the Cook Strait and along Cape Palliser itself.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Lake Ferry Hotel, 2 Lake Ferry Road, Lake Ferry 5772, New Zealand

Enjoy a wonderful Kiwi dinner at this picturesque old hotel on the shores of Lake Onoke. Sample the best fish n chips in the world or another meal of your choice accompanied by a refreshing craft beer or locally made wine.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions

  • Local accommodation (hotel) or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
  • Local driver guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Lunch (main dish and one drink)
  • Wine tasting fees
  • Dinner (main dish and one drink)
  • Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Entry/Admission - Lake Ferry Hotel
  • Entry/Admission - Poppies Martinborough

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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