Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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.

50 minutes • Admission Included

Allan Scott Family Winemakers

This is one of our favourite winery restaurants that we often stop at to enjoy a relaxed gourmet lunch.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Full Day Winemaker's Tour in Marlborough

Pickup included

Reviews

4.95

254 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

244

Great time happy do this again with same company
franceyl2025,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had great day out. Amanda was fantastic and great bus load of people. Liked fact was small group so we good mix and chat. Visited4 wineries and lunch at Allan Scott winery which was excellent. Great tour would recommend it.
Great weather, great wine, great trip
markcU4825AE,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day visiting various vineyards. Darlene our guide was excellent and knowledgeable. Lunch at St Clair was brilliant and the mix of vineyards was appreciated.
What a wonderful way to...
Donna B,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful way to explore some the wineries in Blenheim. Doug was so knowledgeable and truly engaging the entire day.
Great wine tour experience
SimonG807,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with a knowledgeable tour guide. We visited several wineries and also had a behind the scenes look in several. A memorable experience and well worth it. Would definitely recommend.. Many thanks Cameron
Blenheim Heaven
Petal65,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic day with Cam. Extremely knowledgeable and great fun. Day topped off with lunch at Saint Clair and a visit to the chocolate shop. Highly recommended, tremendous Kiwi hospitality.
Informative and tasty
RobnRobyn,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day out with Cameron who has a great knowledge of wine production. We visited five estates for tasting and had lunch at Allan Scott Bistro. Many thanks Cameron..Rob and Robyn
Highly recommend
Tourist16197981511,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience. Darlene our guide was amazing her knowledge was exceptional, she made the trip enjoyable and there was a bus of 12 who didn’t know each other to feel comfortable and enjoy the day. Highly recommend
Must do while in Blenheim
Mellisa H,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing day, full of laughter and enjoyable. Darlene was informative, explained the region and about the wine industry in the region.
Loved it!
Ashleigh P,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing, we where able to go to a bunch of wineries and taste a wide range of their wines. I learnt more then I expected to about wine and the group we where with where all super friendly which definitely made the day even better!
Great day in wine country.
Carrie G,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a had a terrific day with Cam, who was our knowledgable guide through five wineries (and a wonderful lunch). We learned a lot and enjoyed fabulous wines, not least the region's famed Sauvignon Blanc. Highly recommended!