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Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

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Blenheim, New Zealand

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

With a winemaker as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture some great vineyard photos.

During your full day tour you visit 4-6 wineries which could include a local brewery (depending on the preferences of the group), with over 40 cellar doors to choose from, if you’ve got a favorite we’ll do our best to get you there. We generally focus on a new Zealand family owned vineyards and wineries but can also visit the small boutique and organic vineyards.

This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay, Fromm and Hans Herzog. If Cloudy Bay is a must see then please book our Gourmet Gold Tour or a Private Wine tour

Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight and is at your own cost. There is opportunity to visit the Makana Chocolate Shop.

Visit 4-6 wineries.

What's Included

  • Vineyard Lunch stop during the tour - lunch at your own cost
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
  • Lunch - at your own cost on the day
  • Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.
  • Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury & Waihopai transfers may be available with additional charge
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Meeting and Pickup

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Free pick-up from all central Blenheim and Renwick accommodation, or from the Blenheim "I Site" If you are staying in Picton or further than 15km from Blenheim, there may be a small additional cost of NZ$20-40 per person, to cover additional travel time. This can be paid on the day. We will message you to inform you or you can use Google maps to check how far your accommodation is from Blenheim.

What To Expect

Lawson’s Dry Hills

We begin the day by talking about the Marlborough wine industry, with informative vineyard stroll tasting the grapes and an ultra premium wine tasting at a boutique winery.Lawson's Dry Hills Wines showcases the unique characteristics of the region's terroir through their elegant and expressive wines. Their commitment to sustainable practices and innovation further contributes to their reputation as a respected and sought-after winery.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Allan Scott Family Winemakers

This is one of our favourite winery restaurants that we often stop at to enjoy a relaxed gourmet lunch.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ant Moore Wines Cellar Door

If you enjoy beer, cider or wine, we can finish the tour relaxing at our favourite local DNA brewery. It is an opportunity to taste local hand-crafted, and award winning beers!If you don't want to taste the beer, they also have award-winning Ant Moore wines.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Makana Confections

If you like Chocolate then a stop at Makana confectionary is a must.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

Fantastic wine and food and is one of our preferred lunch restaurants on the tour depending on the weather and the size of the group.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Framingham Wines

Visit a very unique organic wine producer. Potentially enjoy a behind the scenes tour of their wine cellar with an in-depth explanation of the winemaking process. Enjoy a tailor made wine tasting of a selection of their wines.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Vineyard Lunch stop during the tour - lunch at your own cost
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
  • All wine tasting fees
  • Lunch - at your own cost on the day
  • Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.
  • Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury & Waihopai transfers may be available with additional charge
  • Cloudy Bay wine tasting. Cloudy Bay experience is included in both our Gourmet Gold, Private Tours.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
  • This tour 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.

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