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Half-Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington with Wine Tastings
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Half-Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington with Wine Tastings

by Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours

6 hours
Wellington
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6 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$360NZ$400Save 10%
2 guests × NZ$180
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This half-day tour lasts about 5 and a half hours and takes travelers from Wellington to Martinborough, a well-known wine region in New Zealand. The tour is conducted by a guide who drives a private vehicle and provides live commentary throughout the trip. The route follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and crosses the Remutaka Ranges, including stops to see the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and the Remutaka Summit at 555 meters. There is a brief stop at C’est Cheese, a local deli where visitors can taste cheese and buy snacks if they wish. Upon arrival in Martinborough, the tour includes visits to three wineries. Each winery visit lasts between 15 and 45 minutes, where guests can sample wines offered at the cellar doors. The specific wineries visited may change depending on availability. The tour includes private transportation, wine tastings, alcoholic beverages, air conditioning in the vehicle, GST, and the driver’s narration. Lunch is not included but can be purchased at a vineyard café during the visit. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate and able to get in and out of the vehicle without assistance. Guides may refuse participation if this condition is not met, with a full refund provided.

Highlights

5.5-hour private bus tour from Wellington to Martinborough
Stops at Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Remutaka Summit for sightseeing
Visit three wineries with cellardoor wine tastings
Optional cheese tasting and snack stop at C’est Cheese deli
Live commentary from the driver guide throughout the tour
In-vehicle air conditioning included

What's included

Private transportation throughout the tour
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Alcoholic beverages served during tastings
Wine tastings at the wineries visited
Air conditioning in the vehicle
Live spoken commentary on board
Tour escort, driver, and guide services

What's not included

Lunch is not included but can be purchased at a vineyard café

Itinerary

1

Drive to Martinborough via Hutt Valley and Remutaka Ranges

Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with live commentary from the local driver. The route leaves Wellington, follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley, and crosses the Remutaka Ranges. There are sightseeing stops at the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and at the Remutaka Summit, which is 555 meters high.

60 min

2

C'est Cheese

When time permits, visit this local artisan deli for an optional cheese tasting and the chance to buy snacks for the trip.

15 min

3

Martinborough

Spend about three hours in Martinborough visiting three of the town’s top wineries. Each visit lasts from 15 to 45 minutes, during which cellar door staff present various wines for sampling. The wineries visited may vary depending on availability.

180 min

Meeting point

The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

End point

The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–11 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Not advised during pregnancy
Suitable for all fitness levels
Participants must be at least 18 years old to join this tour
Guests must be able to enter and exit the vans unassisted using steps and grab rails; guides may refuse participation if this is not possible, with a full refund given
Total
NZ$360Save 10% vs Viator