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
Pickup points
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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.
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Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
Pickup included
Reviews
430 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Five-Star Wine Experience – Highly Recommended!
Mebbu,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic wine tour! Our guide, Simon, was truly a five-star guide – knowledgeable, engaging, and very friendly, which made the whole experience even better. The three wineries were located close to each other, all offering beautiful views and a wonderful atmosphere. Lunch was available for purchase, and being able to sit in the sun right next to a vineyard and simply enjoy the moment was something truly special. A perfect mix of relaxation and discovery. I can highly recommend this activity to anyone looking for a memorable day! /The Swedes
Martinborough wines
Candice S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a lovely day. Nice small group, great wine and a super lunch. Simon did a great job of taking care of us.
Fun day wine tasting.
65francesj,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely drive from Wellington to Martinborough, our guide, Gary, was very informative regarding the sights on the drive up and about the wineries we were visiting. Poppies was my favorite but they were all wonderful.
Excellent tour
Paul T,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver Gary gave us great information about the Wellington and Martinsborough areas. He was a safe driver and attentive to everyone’s needs.
Highly recommend
Carlen B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a lovely tour! Simon was great and informative and really showed how much he loves the area. The wines and lunch were great as was the company! The van was comfortable and he picked us up right on time!
Great Wine Tour
mikeeI8413LX,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great wine tour and Simom was a really informative and helpful tour guide! The wineries we visited were great and the wine we tasted was delicious.
Martinborough Wine tour
Justin M,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out from Wellington with a 3 winery tasting experience at Martinborough. Great host who is informed about this region makes the day very enjoyable.
Martinborough wine tasting, cheese and great stories.
Lee0812,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met Simon outside of our Airbnb. It was an hour drive through the mountains on some quite curvy 2 lane roads to Martinborough. Simon regaled us with New Zealand's history, the Mairi history & lore, and his experiences working in all facets of the wine producing industry. While driving & chatting, he kept his eyes on the road - no need for eye contact on dangerous curves! We learned the history of Martinborough, the wine region, and the wineries we visited; Poppies, Moy Hall, and Paliser. Lunch at Moy Hall was Sliced Roast pork on a noodle salad... So delicious. The wine tasting there was with the lunch and the wines complemented it well! Before heading back to Wellington, we stopped at "C'est Cheese" to investigate and taste some NZ cheeses. Lovely shop & excellent cheese choices. Wonderful day! Thank you Simon!
Great Experience
Ian J,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see a new city in half a day. Very knowledgeable and informative. Simon ensured we got the most out of the experience.
Great day!
kaarenm2013,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day! Our driver Simon was great, full of knowledge . Kindly stopped at the cheese shop in Featherston. Highly recommend.
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