Wairarapa Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tour from Wellington

Explore the Wairarapa’s food and wine on a shared guided tour from Wellington, combining regional tastings with a journey over the Remutaka Ranges. Discover local cheese, chocolate and vineyard wines along the way. This is a tasting experience; an optional vineyard lunch is not included in the listed price.

Itinerary

1. 09:30–09:45 — Start with complimentary pickup from selected central Wellington hotels or the Wellington Cruise Terminal. Shared-transfer pickup times may vary.
2. 09:45–10:00 — Alternatively, meet at the tour pickup and drop-off lane on Wakefield Street at Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre. Depart at 10:00.
3. 10:30 — Follow the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges. Enjoy a 15-minute guided sightseeing stop at the Remutaka Hill summit, 555 metres above sea level.
4. 11:00 — Stop at C’est Cheese - Artisan Cheese & Deli for a 15-minute guided visit, with an optional tasting of handcrafted cheeses.
5. 11:30 — Enjoy a 1-hour 30-minute guided winery stage featuring Moy Hall Vineyard and Poppies Martinborough, with a curated wine tasting flight paired with an artisan cheese platter. Optional lunch at the vineyard is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price.
6. 13:30 — Discover handcrafted chocolates during a 30-minute guided stop at Schoc Chocolates in Greytown.
7. 15:00 — Return by the included shuttle, with complimentary drop-off at selected central Wellington hotels or the Wellington Cruise Terminal.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip transport
• Admission to C’est Cheese Artisan Cheese and Deli, Schoc Chocolates and Martinborough Memorial Square
• Winery tasting flight paired with an artisan cheese platter

Important details

• Ages 18+ only
• Bring valid ID as proof of age
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• For property pickup, be ready 10 minutes before departure