Private Tour
Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour in Tesla SUV
Overview
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Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs.
We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations and vineyards that large tour buses do not.
Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments, lunch, and all wine-tasting fees.
Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning, and if you wish your choice of music on Tesla's Spotify system on the way back to Wellington. Please note vineyards visited may vary as a result of their opening hours.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Chilled Antipodes artisan mineral water
Lunch at the Runholder,. overlooking the vineyards at the edge of the Martinborough Terrace.
Coffee and Tea along with Scones at C'Est Cheese
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine Tastings
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kaitoke Regional Park
Your day starts being picked up in Wellingtoat your hotel or cruise ship port. You will enjoy a scenic drive through the Hutt Valley and over the Rimutaka Hill into Featherston. On the way we can stop at Kaitoke Regional Park which was used in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. If you like, take the 10 minute loop track walk ,over a swing bridge and under the ancient forest trees.
C'est Cheese
Stop at a local cafe and enjoy coffee/tea and scones.
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Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour in Tesla SUV
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Helen is the BEST! BEST tour ever!
andymN6274XP,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A perfect tour on a perfect day. Helen picked us up at our hotel in Wellington in a very comfortable quiet Tesla. As we headed up the Hutt River she gave us a great history lesson about the town and region. Our first stop was a Kaitoki park with incredible large native trees. This is also Rivendell, where part of Lord of the Rings was filmed so there were markers about the film and great photo spots. Great stop for coffee and scones as we headed up the mountain and over the top to Martinborough. Wines we tasted at Palliser, Runholder (also incredible lunch), and finally Esparpment, our last stop. Could not have been a more perfect day with Helen. Reminded me once again how a private tour adds to your enjoyment! And being an American, didn't have to worry about driving on the other side of the road
What a perfect day
ericsC4091JP,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fantastic day hosted by Helen. The scenery on the drive was incredible. Coffee stops, cheeses, chocolates and lots of wine tastings. A delicious lunch at The Runholder. A visit to the Rivendell site was magical. We were blessed with perfect weather. A perfect, relaxing day. Helen is so knowledgeable and looked after us so well for the day. We have definitely fallen in love with Martinborough and the beautiful countryside of New Zealand.
Wellington day trip
Stephen F,
Oct 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Helen was just amazing, her knowledge on the region and local history was outstanding. We had a wonderful day from our first stop at a cheese tasting and then onto some wine tastings and an amazing lunch. We finished at a wonderful chocolate tasting and it was so much fun trying to guess what flavour each was. Would highly recommend this tour, very personal service.
Exceptional
francis c,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great winery experiences, high tea and olive farm/olive oil tasting experiences. You’ll drive through amazing scenery along the way by competent, informative and engaging hosts, Helen and Mark. Exceptional day and the experience is highly recommended
Great private tour of Martinborough Wine region
jimzywill,
Feb 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really wonderful day. Picked up a few minutes early from our Airbnb. Comfortable ride, superb guide who was passionate about the area and the wine. We experienced many nice little touches along the way. Very flexible and super friendly. We’ve done several similar tours and this is one of the best.
GREAT BESPOKE WINE TOUR
davidkQ4024ZI,
Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment Mark picked us up from the Cruise Terminal, we both felt we were in for a great day! Lovely chap who engaged in conversation about wine and local area too. We mentioned Poppies as a possible stop, and whilst not on the itinerary, Mark made a stop for us. All of the wineries were great, although the High Tea at Tirohana was average ( no fault of tour guide!). We arrived back in town a tad early, so Mark gave us an impromptu guide including a delightful stop at a local church. Highly recommended tour!
An amazing experience we will never forget
Navigator45421660190,
Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion has been the best my wife and I have ever experienced. Helen our host (who is a really lovely woman) sent a photo of our cruise ship heading towards the harbour before we met up and a photo as the ship left (what a brilliant touch) We found Helen to be so easy to talk too and she has amazing knowledge of the whole area. We were taken to 3 top wineries including Ata Rangi, Palliser Estate (where we were taken into the cellar and had the opportunity to taste their top 2 premium wines) We also did a tour through the city with amazing commentary from Helen. Helen also arranged a high tea which was plentiful and irresistible. The trip was totally memorable and I would book with Helen again in a flash Don't miss the opportunity to book this tour John and Pamela
Perfect day in New Zealand
planetix,
Nov 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a hidden gem this trip turned out to be. Helen, our guide, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area. The views were breathtaking and the vineyards divine. I highly recommend this tour, and guide. Thanks again Helen!
Well worth it private tour!
Clare S,
Sep 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the investment for a private tour in excellent vehicle with knowledgeable guide. The tour destinations were also flexible based on the guide getting to know our likes and wants.
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