Private Tour
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Overview
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Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! Purely a private tour.
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa covering majestic scenery, visits to Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries including a spectacular platter lunch at one of the wineries we visit. We also visit the beautiful town of Martinborough well recognised for the 'Capital' of Pinot Noir of the North Island.
We visit up to 4 wineries including lunch at a winery. Your tour also includes a private tour at one of the wineries visited covering the winery, vineyard and tastings.
If you have any particular winery you wish to visit this can be arranged in advance.
Please note this tour is only available for 18 years of age and older.
Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Entry fees
Tasting fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
Customer gift
Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
Bottled New Zealand spring water.
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
At Le Gra, we meet the Owners of Le Gra, Nicky & Brian Geary. Taste up to 8 wines, take a walk through the vineyard (subject to Viticulturist availability) and enjoy a scrumptious platter lunch overlooking the Pinot Noir vines. Your lunch and wines are all made on site by Nicky.
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Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
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Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An immersive day enjoying the wine and the beautiful settings.
Coastal62726031012,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a truly great day out travelling around Wellington and sampling a number of beautiful tasting wines. I enjoyed listening to the owners and staff speak so passionately and eloquently about the wines I was drinking. This was complemented by my tour guide tom. His knowledge and experince shown through as the day unfolded with photo opportunities and great conversations.
A day with Tom such a meaningful day, This full-day tour was a perfect blend of history, local culture, gourmet food, an
336kimengl,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a beautiful tour in Wellington & Wairarapa Day Tour with Tom as my tour guide, thank you to Tom. As this experience, I learnt and visited many places as below: -Lambton Quay – Saw the original 1855 shoreline uplifted by an 8.2 earthquake. - Parliament Grounds – Viewed Bowen House, the Beehive, Parliament House & Library. - Remutaka Hill Summit – Visited WWI memorial for 60,000 troops who crossed to Wellington Port. - Featherston – Met Paul Broughton at C’est Cheese, home of award-winning Brie. - Opaki Wine Region – Enjoyed a stunning platter lunch and wine tasting at Le Gra, hosted by winemaker Nicky Geary. - Greytown – Visited Schoc Chocolates—heavenly smells and creative flavors by ‘Chocologist’ Murray Langham. - Wellington Cable Car – Rode this iconic attraction, operating since 1902. - Bolton Street – Drove past relocated settler graves disrupted by motorway construction. - Oriental Bay & Mt Victoria – Scenic views of city and harbour. - Miramar ‘Wellywood’ – Saw Weta Cave & Workshop, Stone Street Studios, and visited the Roxy Theatre to view Jamie Selkirk’s actual Oscar. - Evans Bay – Passed homes with private cable cars. Wellington Waterfront – Walked by the WELL_NGTON sign, posed with Solace in the Wind, and discovered your virtual Halo sculpture A day with him (Tom) such a meaningful day ever
We had a wonderful time...
Maura B,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time with Tom on our wine tour. His knowledge of the wineries and owners made for a warm and wonderful day. Highly recommended!
Worth it!
philipdT9335SX,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a private full day tour with Tom and had a blast! He was very knowledgeable, enjoyable, and went above and beyond what we expected of our tour! We definitely would recommend Tom and his touring company to everyone!
A great way to see the area with fabulous wine tastings
J9288ZBbenk,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although this is listed as "solo", we are a married couple traveling together. This is a private tour which picked us up and dropped us at our hotel.We had a great tour. Bryce, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the area, stopping at places of interest on the way to Martinborough and sharing personal anecdotes from his life in the area. The wineries we visited were all top notch, and it was a pleasure spending the day with Bryce. Tom, who owns the tour company went out of his way to meet us as we were leaving town on the ferry, and thanked us with a nice gift. Highly recommended.
OH A MUST
Z1385EGkathyj,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00NEVER have I ever.. written a review part way through a tour but this is justified to ensure all would be wine loving travellers to Wellington book this tour. Tom greeted us warmly at our hotel which set the scene well for the day ahead. He takes photos so you don’t have to, he provides so much information and the day so far is just so memorable. How luck are we to have found this tour and more importantly our guide Tom
Lovely Wine Tour
HannahCMS,
Nov 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The drive from Wellington to the wineries was stunning. Tom was knowledgeable, extremely friendly, and laid back. We enjoyed all of the wines we tasted and bought a bottle at each stop. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience greater Wellington wine country!
Top wine tour with an amazing guide
Vacation11427411119,
Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing trip, Tom is so knowledgeable about everything in Wellington and showed us loads of things before we even left the city. It’s a stunningly beautiful drive out of the city and a poignant stop at a WWI site before dropping into the winelands. Our first stop was probably our highlight as we stopped off at Le Gra. A small place run by a family and in a quiet side road……….heaven. The staff were amazing and after a few pictures we were told about the wines by Brian. We then had a very tasty lunch and a look around the vines. Would highly recommend this place. Our next winery was Johner Estate, proper in the sticks, but so nice. Great tastings from the really knowledgeable young lady. I was talking proper BS now so was loving it. Our last stop was in Martinborough, a place called Poppies, we had a few photos in the vines before sampling a few of the liquid goods. Again, the staff are so knowledgeable, they seem to know a lot more than me and I have been tasting wine for a lot longer than them. We then headed back to Wellington. What an experience which was for my 40th birthday and worth every penny. Tom is a very easy guy to talk to and knows answers to pretty much anything you ask him. What a stunning tour, would highly recommend to anyone want to see the winelands of Wairarapa.
Must do tour
michellebP4057SC,
Jun 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington with Tom and it was a fantastic experience. All of the stops were amazing but Poppy's was my absolute favorite. It was great getting to chat with some of the owners to learn more about their wines. The icing on top was the fact that Tom takes photos of you during the experience. As I was traveling solo during my trip it was so nice to have some candid shots along with some additional staged ones to commemorate the experience. I will 100% be scheduling another experience with Tom if I ever get back to Wellington for another trip.
Fabulous wine tasting tour out of Wellington
jamesbG9904JQ,
Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing day. Tom is such a wonderfully relaxed and knowledgeable guy who loves showing people wine country around Martinborough. His commentary throughout the day made this a truly memorable experience. Our wine tasting at Le Gra and lunch provided by Nicky Geary and Brian was delightful. The rose was particularly tasty. Later, at Johner Estate, we were surprised with freshly picked grapes in addition to the delicious wines. Our stop at Poppies was so much fun. The Sauvignon Semillon was something we don’t usually seek out, but this one was really good. Since Tom heard that we were Lord of the Rings fans, on the way back to Wellington, he stopped at Kaitoke Regional Park where Rivendell scenes were filmed. That was a real treat. Tom seems to know everyone, and they know him. If we ever make it back to New Zealand, we will certainly book his Foodie Delights Tour. Thanks for an unforgettable day!
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