Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour
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Join the team from 'the original Marlborough Wine Tours and Discover New Zealand's premier wine region on this half-day tour with pick up options from Picton and Blenheim ( subject to availability on the day). Visit four different wineries in the Marlborough wine region and be guided by our experienced wine tour guides. Stroll through the vineyards, and sample wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. With approximately 20 tasting rooms to visit on a daily basis there is plenty of choice. If you have somewhere you really want to go let us know at booking time.
There is no lunch stop - small eats or cheese platter can be purchased on the tour.
NOTE: please do not book this tour if you are on a cruise ship as we won't guarrantee return to ship in time.
Please pick the right pick up location, time and price, central Picton or central Blenheim, if outside those locations please check with us first.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Small group tour with a maximum of 11 people
If you are arriving on the Interislander ferry which arrives at 12.15 you won't make the tour.. If you are on the Bluebridge that arrives at 1145 you should be on time for the tour.
Pick ups start up to 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Please check your messages for updated pick up time
Please ensure you Choose the correct tour option 12.30 pm for the Picton Tour or 13.00 for the Blenheim tour ( they are priced and timed differently)
If you are arriving by cruise ship you need to book a shore excursion tour, or check with us first to ensure timings will be ok.
There is no lunch stop on this tour, you may be able to purchase a light snack along the way
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Marlborough Region
Visit 4 marlborough wineries and enjoy a selection of there wines at each visit
What‘s Included
Standard Wine tasting fees included in the tour cost.
Door to Door Service - specifiy your pick up location within central Picton or Blenheim
Visits to four wineries
Professional driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Half DayTour from Blenheim
Medium Tour from Blenheim : 4 hour tour travelling to four different wineries to taste their wine and taking in the scenery. Pickup included
Picton Wine Tour - Winter
Pickup included
Tour from Picton
Duration: 4 hours: approximatley a 4 hour tour visiting 4 wineries. allow additional 1-1.5 hrs travel time from Picton Mini van - airconditioned Half Day Tour from Picton : 4 hour tour around four different wineries to experience their wines. Allow additional 60-75mins for travel Pickup included
Reviews
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Marlborough magic
J9602DJmarthab,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gavin was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour was outstanding.
Marlborough magic
MARTHA B,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gavin is an excellent guide and his relationship with the winery staff put the tasting experience over the top. Excellent experience.
Must do in wine country!
kendallbD1892KQ,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gavin was a wonderful host and driver for our tour. You visit smaller wineries with passionate wine makers and get to sample some of the very best wines that NZ has to offer. This is such a great way to spend the afternoon and get around safely and have a good time. Gavin was knowledgeable and had so many great stories to share. Very much recommend!
Great tour but poor service from owner
Y8611REyvonnes,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Gavin did a wonderful job of touring the group around and Karen was also very generous with us. This 1-star rating is not a reflection of the tour itself but rather the treatment we received from the owner. We booked the tour months in advance, provided the address of our accommodation, and requested a pickup at our location. The night before our tour, we contacted the company to confirm pickup and were told that it wasn’t possible. When we asked why we hadn’t been told that when we booked and hadn’t been contacted to advise us of this, the owner said she was too busy to read emails. She claimed we were “in the boondocks” even though it was only a 10-minute drive (confirmed through Google maps). We were too late to cancel the tour and so we took it at an additional cost of $NZ60 for taxi fare. Both Gavin and Karen were apologetic about the treatment that we received and Karen even offered to pay for part of our cab fare! The owner seemed indifferent. Be sure to confirm that you will be picked up before booking. We found out later that other tour operators would have gladly picked us up.
Excellent wine tasting trip
JimboOz,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited 4 wineries. Our guide explained the traditions, soil types, etc etc. involved in local wine production. Most winemakers did not blend to a regular taste, but got the best out of each year's harvest. Tasted a wide variety of types. We were merry at the end, and glad we were on a bus
Great fun & learned a lot about NZ wine growing!
marla b,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable! We learned a great deal about the region, history of planting and current vineyards before we even reached our first stop!
An amazing day!
Y7820SBrosiec,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day and Phil made the experience extra special! He was great at offering extra insights and taking care in getting to know everyone and their tastes and preferences. Couldn’t recommend Phil and his trips highly enough!
What a fabulous afternoon
jillycalifornia,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Nic, she was very knowledgeable and friendly. The wineries- Forrest, No 1, St Claire & Nautilus were Amazing and the wines were sooo good. I work in a winery in California and the NZ wines were crazy cheap compared to CA!! Beautiful settings and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Marlborough!! Highly recommend
A Great Taste of Marlborough
tropicalseas12,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great day visiting 4 wineries - Nautilus, Allan Scott, Whitehaven and Jackson. We bought our lunch at Allan Scott restaurant, which was delicious and all locally sourced foods. Nic our guide was lovely and we learned a lot about the area. We had a fun group too - thanks for the great day out! I would definitely recommend Marlborough wine tours
Fantastic experience
agurnitz,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gavin was fantastic! The tour was amazing. We visited 4 wineries and tasted 15 different wines. It was a wonderful afternoon.
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