Wellington Half-Day Wine Tour to Martinborough

Explore Martinborough's wine region on a small-group guided driving tour from Wellington. Enjoy live commentary as you travel from the city into the Wairarapa countryside and get to know the region through its wines.

Itinerary

1. Start with complimentary pickup from selected central Wellington hotels or the Wellington Cruise Terminal between 09:30 and 09:45. This is a shared transfer, so pickup may run early or late.
2. Alternatively, meet at the Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre pickup and drop-off lane at 217 Wakefield Street between 09:45 and 10:00.
3. Follow the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Range. At 11:00, stop for sightseeing at the Remutaka Summit, 555 metres above sea level.
4. Explore Martinborough in the Wairarapa Valley over 2 hours, visiting three wineries for cellar door experiences and wine tastings.
5. Take a 1-hour break for an optional vineyard café lunch at Moy Hall Vineyard or Poppies Martinborough. Lunch is at your own expense and is not included in the listed price. Some stops may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
6. At 14:00, stop at C’est Cheese – Artisan Cheese & Deli for 15 minutes, with an optional tasting of handcrafted cheeses.
7. Return at 15:30 with the included shuttle and drop-off service.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Cellar-door and wine-tasting fees
• Round-trip transfers from selected central Wellington properties or the Wellington Cruise Terminal
• Insurance provided by the operator

Important details

• Ages 18+ only. Bring valid ID as proof of age
• This activity is not recommended during pregnancy
• This activity is wheelchair-accessible
• For property pickup, arrive in the lobby 30 minutes before your scheduled pickup time