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• Had a great experience...

  Colleen C,Mar 6, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Had a great experience with this company. Buses were regular and drivers very pleasant and eager to help.

• Excellent way to take in Blenheim and the wine regions

  Gail S,Mar 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Fabulous day. All staff from check-in arrival to final drop off were very friendly and helpful. Commentry from the drivers between stops was informative and gave a great insight into the area. We picked 4 stops and was easily done to get back to ship on time. Buses ran on time and never full. A fabulous way to enjoy the area.

• Hop on hop off wine tours

  John N,Mar 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  Busses run late so only plan 4 or 5 stops. The Aviation Museum is a must. Best I’ve ever seen. Also stop for the chocolates

• Marlborough NZ HOHO

  Richard J,Feb 28, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The best organized HOHO we have ever taken and we have done many. Buses were constantly monitored so that no one was waiting for a bus. Extra buses followed scheduled buses to keep people moving and their communications system assisted that movement. Drivers were knowledgeable about each stop and had recommendations if you got off. All in all a very well run operation.

• Unreal

  Gioacchino D,Feb 21, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  From start to finish was a great experience, pick and drop off always on time and made sure no one was left behind, Pete the driver was a great laugh, cracking jokes and making everyone enjoy themselves constantly. Big thank you to the tour and massive thank you to Pete for making it so memorable! Gio and Harry

  

• Disappointing tour

  98wilfrieds,Feb 20, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  We booked the tour today in Picton, they told us about a restricted/reduced schedule but DURING the day they changed the schedule again and without notice they let us wait „in the middle of nowhere“ for over 40 minutes (stormy weather). And there was no chance from 11:45 to 15:00 to go back to Picton. Afraid that we missed our cruiseboat. The tour is only a transfer (25 minutes drive from Picton) from one winery to the other ,the other stops (aviation museum, chocolate store…we do not need that in the wine area/ mountains) not realy interesting. Price to high and no guided information on the bus. Even the driver who drove us back to the boot recommended us, beter to book a private transportation. Visitors should check the internet in ADVANCED for an alternative. Without reservation you find only that non reliable company in Picton. Frank en Willi (from Holland and Germany) Von meinem iPad gesendet

• Plan Ahead

  Deborah L,Feb 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  This group does the best they can to provide a good tour experience for cruise passengers. The wineries are too far away and there just isn’t enough time. You MUST book reservations at the wineries ahead of time. We did not and could not attend any tastings. If you have a full day here, then you could hit a few of them. But plan on only 2-3 successful stops. The drivers are great and treat you well. It is just a logistical issue. If they had satellite tasting rooms in Picton, this would solve many of the problems.

  

  

  

  

• Stick to Wineries on a wine tour

  Ken B,Feb 9, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  2.00

  A winery tour, but too many non-wine stops. Our time in port was short, so I had to leave the tour before getting to the wineries I hoped to see.

• A very worthwhile trip , professionally executed. Enjoyed our experience.

  Iain F,Feb 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The whole experience was inclusive and reliable. Lots of variety of venues to choose from, so mind you don’t run out of time . One thing to watch on the wine tasting was that some of the wineries demanded an appointment, so you could be left disappointed, as we were . However, others were most accommodating, and welcoming.

• Great day out with a glass of wine to match.

  P3302HCsandym,Feb 7, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had the most wonderful time on Hop on Hop off, we had been in Napier and much the same as Picton our boat was late again getting in, this caused everyone to rush. After having done several cruises we noticed some of the people on the boat were more pushy than others. I don't normally do reviews but we were on the bus that a family were trying to hold. So rude to do if your extra person isn't there get off, don't make all of us late. There was a lovely guy trying to deal with them and they have written a couple of reviews on here as well complaining, side note ladies in office were lovely all of them. Drivers were great. Only problem happened there was road works and we were stopped maximum 10 mins. Would do again, had a lovely tasting at Saint Clair, we stopped at Jacksons and had a lovely glass of wine at Clos Henri, all in all a great day out.

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