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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Meeting and Pickup
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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.
Options
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
Pickup included
Reviews
417 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Experience!
Brooke G,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had such a wonderful time on this wine tour! The drive itself was made enjoyable and informative thanks to our safe driver, Gary, who was approachable and easy to chat with. He stood out as both knowledgeable abour the area and passionate, sharing stories and insights in a way that was engaging and memorable. The combination of a smooth journey, friendly company, and a well-paced tour made it a truly special experience. Highly recommend.
Perfect day
Georgios K,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was excellent. Perfect if you are interested in tasting good wine, meeting new people and enjoying the beautiful nature that NZ offers.
Phil is an absolutely...
Jacob B,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Phil is an absolutely wonderful tour guide and the town of Martinborough is perfect for a day getaway. Amazing wine, food and people all around. I was absolutely blown away by how wonderful our day was.
super cute trip with very...
Katy C,
Aug 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00super cute trip with very nice wines at great vineyards. Was lovely to not have to worry about paying for the tastings or driving so could just enjoy the day!
Wine tasting
Graham B,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Simon our driver met us at the ship and gave a well informed trip. Three wineries and a great time had with food (purchased separately) and wines. Taken back to the ship on plenty time so mo worries about being late.
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