Martinborough Winery and Foodie Day Tour with vineyard lunch

Name: Martinborough Winery and Foodie Day Tour with vineyard lunch
Price: 318 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (39 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour combines behind the scenes experiences at FIVE of the regions best artisan foodie producers. The tour covers a wide range of products and allows guests to get up close and personal with the owners and staff who pour their heart and soul into these fantastic foodie creations.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian options available)

Dress code is casual/comfortable

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Enjoy a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges including a short stop at the Summit before descending into the Wairarapa region. The first tasting stop is at C'est Cheese in Featherston for a range of fantastic local and imported cheeses and gourmet foods. Next enjoy a winemaker led vineyard tour learn the step by step process from vine to wine followed by a wine tasting tapas style lunch in the Cellar Door. Next stop is a craft beer tasting paddle at Martinborough Brewery. These paddles consist of your choice of any 4 of the 8 taps on offer. Our next tasting stop allows you to wander amongst the oldest olive trees in Martinborough, learning about the different olive varieties and what happens throughout the olive year. Progress to the tasting room where you will learn how to taste olive oil like a professional, and how to use extra virgin olive oil and the full range of infused oils in quick, easy and spectacular recipes. The final stop includes a visit to Schoc Chocolates for a tasting of their amazing products. Please note specific activity partners may differ from advertised as they are subject to availability.

Sample Menu

starter

Mixed cheese platter

A platter of locally made cheeses served with quince paste and crackers.

main

Shared tapas lunch

Set menu tapas style shared lunch

starter

Extra virgin and infused olive oil tasting

Taste o range of Olivo's extra virgin and infused Olivo oils (eg vanilla, lemon or saffron)

dessert

Chocolate tasting

Tasting experience at Schoc where you can try a variety of the exotic bars made on site.

What‘s Included

Private transportation for the duration of the tour (private vehicle)

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Tasting fees (cheese, wine, olive oil, craft beer)

Live commentary on board

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Professional guide/driver

Alcoholic beverages, olive oils and food to take away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.

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Martinborough Winery and Foodie Day Tour with vineyard lunch

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Reviews

4.95

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wine, chocolate and cheese.
V2394EXphilipj,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a really excellent tour, led by Zozo's boss, Philip. A small group of 3, expertly driven by him over a high mount pass road, brought us into Martinborough. The wine tasting with Poppie was most illuminating, and she even brought out a bottle of here 2025 vintage of Gewertztraminer, which has yet to be released, for us to taste. After a very tasty lunch, in her cellar restaurant, we had a further tasting at "Blue Earth", of both some more delicious wines, and also extra virgin olive oil with Margaret Hanson. The tour also included a lovely cheese shop, and a chocolate shop/factory, where we had a blind tasting of 22 different chocolate bars. An all-day tour, it was the stand-out tour for us in the Wellington area. Strongly recommended.
Local flavors, personal touch!
E2717GBleannek,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic tour with such a personal touch—having a guide like Phil who’s from the region and meeting the producers really made the experience special. I loved the variety of tastings—wine, olive oil, cheese, and chocolate—and learning about the growing seasons for grapes and olives made it even more interesting. A delicious and informative experience!
Great experience!
Keiko M,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed this tour. Simon was very knowledgeable and very helpful. He accommodated my requests. I highly recommend it to everyone!
Great day tour
katehV2549TD,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a very good time during the tour and even though we did not get the see the olive farm we were able to visit a bee "farm" and see how they make honey instead.
Lots of interesting...
shorton635,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of interesting things to do. Met award winning wine makers, cheese crafters, creative chocolate concocters, olive oil growers, and enjoy wonderful tastes of fresh cooked foods for lunch. Take the 'guess the chocolate' test...it's fun! Full day. Personalized service. Small group. Wonderful 😊
Incredible food and wine
BackPacker784476,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Phil was an excellent guide and it was a top day in spite of ordinary weather. Lovely wines and the Juno olive grove was a highlight.
Delicious Educational Fun!
Madeline E,,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved touring the Olivo olive grove and sampling the award-winning olive oils. The vineyard tour, wine tastings, and farm-to-table lunch were all excellent. We also enjoyed the chocolate tasting and cheese tasting. Each host was enthusiastic and eager to share about their craft. You will see spectacular mountain scenery on the drive into Martinborough! Our Zozo Travel host and guide Phil is extremely knowledgeable about New Zealand, shared his knowledge freely, and answered all our many questions. The tour was not rushed and moved at a very relaxed pace. We learned a lot and enjoyed his company! We highly recommend this tour with Zozo Travel.
Great variety!!
KFPazz,,Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have to preface I'm a wine tour guide in the US. I found this an outstanding tour that really provided great variety. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our day with Phil. He was extremely knowledgeable about NZ wine, culture, and surrounding. We thought the mix of wine, cheese, chocolates, and other activities a great mix vs. just hitting X # of wineries.
Excellent tour
iancJ3350PL,,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous trip. Lunch was excellent Simon or guide and driver was friendly and very knowledgeable. Cheese, wine and chocolate tasting all excellent
Fabulous Day Tour From Wellington
akhudson,,Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent day out. Fantastic food and wine. Beautiful scenery. Delicious lunch. Phil was a great driver and guide. I strongly recommend this great tour.