Full-Day Wairarapa Wine & Food Tour from Wellington
Taste Wairarapa through its vineyards, olive groves and artisan treats
Duration
8 hrs
Includes
Lunch, tastings, hotel transfers
Highlights
Explore Wairarapa’s food and drink on a shared guided tour from Wellington, crossing the Remutaka Ranges into vineyard country. Get beyond the tasting glass with a winemaker-led vineyard walk, lunch among the vines and an introduction to the region’s olive-growing traditions.
Itinerary
- Start with hotel pickup at your assigned time, or depart at 9:30 AM from the Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre pickup and drop-off lane at 217 Wakefield Street.
- 10:00 AM: Take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, with a short stop at the Remutaka Hill summit before descending into Wairarapa. This stage lasts 30 minutes.
- 11:00 AM: Stop at C’est Cheese – Artisan Cheese & Deli for 15 minutes, with an optional tasting of handcrafted cheeses.
- 11:30 AM: Visit Moy Hall Vineyard and Poppies Martinborough during this 30-minute stage. Explore some of the region’s oldest vines on a winemaker-led walk, then enjoy a curated wine tasting flight paired with an artisan cheese platter.
- 12:30 PM: Enjoy a 30-minute lunch among the vines at Moy Hall Vineyard. The menu may change with the season and ingredient availability.
- 1:00 PM: Spend an hour at Juno Olives. Walk among some of Martinborough’s oldest olive trees, learn about olive varieties and the growing year, and taste virgin olive oil.
- 2:00 PM: Stop at Martinborough Brewery for 30 minutes for a craft beer tasting or a second wine tasting.
- 3:00 PM: Visit Schoc Chocolates in Greytown for a 30-minute tasting of chocolate creations.
- 5:30 PM: Finish with the included return shuttle.
What's Included
- English-speaking driver-guide and live commentary
- Attraction admission and guided visits
- Lunch and an artisan cheese platter
- Wine, olive oil and chocolate tastings
- Craft beer tasting or a second wine tasting
- Round-trip transfers from your property
Important details
- Ages 18+ only
- Bring valid ID as proof of age
- Pets are not allowed
- You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated
- Your property pickup time is assigned after booking. Arrive at your pickup or meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure; shared pickup may run early or late
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (destination local time) for a full refund. No refunds or changes for late arrivals or no-shows. If the operator cancels due to unforeseen events or extreme weather, you can reschedule or request a full refund.
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Meeting details
Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre - Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street