Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions.
Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges, with a sightseeing stop at the Summit (555m). In the Wairarapa valley, the winery town of Martinborough awaits, where you'll visit THREE of the region’s top wineries to enjoy their Cellar Door experiences and sample world-class wines. Your driver guide will provide narration and share local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area throughout the journey.
Please note that the wineries visited are subject to availability and may differ from those advertised.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Travel in comfort in a private vehicle while enjoying expert commentary from your professional local driver. Depart Wellington, follow the Hutt River up the Hutt Valley, and cross the Remutaka Ranges with sightseeing stops at the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Remutaka Summit.
C'est Cheese
When time allows, visit the local artisan deli C’est Cheese for an optional cheese tasting and the opportunity to pick up a snack for the road.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Alcoholic Beverages
Wine tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary on board
Tour escort/host/driver/guide
Lunch is not included in this tour but optional vineyard cafe lunch available at guest's expense.
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Reviews
479 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour was a beautiful...
Karen M,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a beautiful windy day in the mountains at three area wineries. My family truly enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Wellington.
Fun wine tour of Martinborough wineries.
tomwC1043II,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our small group tour to the Martinborough Wine region. The small group allowed us to easily make decisions for the helpful suggestions our driver Stephen offered. He was a great guide and shared information about the region and New Zealand. Zozo Tours accommodated our cruise ship arrival schedule and was very communicative prior to our arrival. Highly recommended.
Great introduction to Martinborough wineries and local history
Stepan W,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience. Our driver/guide Athena was knowledgeable, engaging and fun. She shared historical and cultural information as we drove up the Hutt Valley, over the Remutaka range (with a brief stop for photos and views at the summit), down through Featherston, into the wide Wairarapa plain and through the quaintly touristy town of Martinborough. We visited three wineries for generous and informative tastings. The first two wineries were small, boutique affairs, very high quality wines. The second, Moy Hall, included plenty of time for a delicious lunch at Martinborough's top winery restaurant -- superb food and gorgeous surroundings! The final winery was a larger, more commercial operation. Its wines were good but not stellar like the others. The service was rushed and moderately knowledgeable unlike the expert, patient service at the first two. The drive back to Wellington featured a stop at an excellent, picturesque cheese shop in Featherston. Athena was wisely quiet the rest of the way back, as we were all sleepy and sated. Billed as a half day, it's closer to a full day: we were picked up at our hotel of choice around 930 am, and dropped off around 4 pm. Highly recommended.
Enjoying the wines of wonderful Wairarapa.
Kiwifruitgrower,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic relaxing and informative day out in the vineyards. Phillip was our guide for the day and ensured we kept to time. Loved the three wineries we visited and each presenter was enthusiastic about their wines...was even tempted to buy some! A great day for a large group of friends with wonderful wine, food and transport...thanks Phillip.
Martinborough wine
713dalef,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good information about the Martinborough region and wines. We were the only Kiwis on the tour (others from a cruise ship) and although we have visited Martinborough a number of times, Gary was informative and we learned some new information.
Really nice tastings at 3...
Nancy N,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Really nice tastings at 3 different wineries, did feel a little rushed but was nice to stop at cheese shop!
Delicious Wines and a fun learning experience
Marie d,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Talk about fun and informative! It all started with the driver and didn't stop until we were dropped off at the end. LOL We visited Poppies, Moys and ... John.
Great way to spend some hours
KIMBERLY P,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Not mom and pop wineries. Ask questions as information is not really given except about the taste. We are interested in growing techniques and soil and our questions were answered. Guide / driver had a great sense of humor. Lunch food at the second winery was pricy but excellent.
Highly enjoyable day
Paul G,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole day went so smoothly, and our guide Peter was largely responsible for this. He was very informative and friendly. Each of the wineries had excellent staff who knew their wines and the wine industry, and our lunch was delicious. We tasted some wonderful wines. We would highly recommend this wine tour. Thanks Peter.
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RPence,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful day enjoying some spectacular wines. Our driver Peter was very knowledgeable and ensured we plenty of time for tastings and lunch.
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