Private Excursion: Scenic and Seascape Delights from Picton

4.2 (5 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation

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Busy day in Port of Picton — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mouth-watering platters — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Relax with the flexibility of your exclusive tour of the Marlborough wine region. Taste sensational wines and partake of some of the most delicious gourmet treats. Enjoy the wineries or mix and match the day with exciting options.

From the Port of Picton your local chauffeur/guide will meet you at the Picton I Site car park near the vehicle to take you on a scenic journey through to Blenheim and the famous wine region. Savour our local cuisine in a winery garden café or enjoy a wine with a cheese, meat, seafood platter overlooking our stunning Wairau Valley. Later, visit a chocolate boutique.

Ride with peace of mind with flexible drop off to suit your ships scheduled departure.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Pamela March Trading As Your Local Chauffeur

Ages: Children (4–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Round-trip shuttle bus service between the ship and the departure point
Included: Bottled water
Included: Chocolate tasting
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Lunch at own cost due to varying appetites

Itinerary

The Vines Village

30 min

Marlborough local gourmet tasting such as Manuka honey, seasonal cherries and berries. Cafe with great coffee and food. Quilters Barn for crafters, homemade fudges and ice= cream
Makana Confections

10 min

The most popular stop of boutique confection you have ever tasted. Even the samples are generous and you will want to go up again to taste.
Pollard Park

30 min Admission not included

A perfect stop for a stroll around the meandering streams, Admire the many 800 varieties of roses and camelias. A duck haven and the biggest trees and also manicured gardens of plants that grow well here in New Zealand
Stop 4

45 min

Taste our local famous green-lip mussels and many options for all. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten and dairy free.
Marlborough Sounds

one hour

The highlight of this tour is after lunch at Havelock you travel around the Bays of the Marlborough Sounds, stopping for high view photos of the Pelorus and Queen Charlotte Sound. A wonderful experience on your return to your ship.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Take the bus shuttle from the ship to the Bus Stop at the Picton Visitors Centre. Follow the instructions on your ticket/voucher. Start time is not always 10:00am. From ships arrival time given add 2.5hrs to the wharf. Ensure you take the earliest shuttle you can as soon as they are operating.

End point

Take the bus shuttle from the ship to the Bus Stop at the Picton Visitors Centre. Follow the instructions on your ticket/voucher. Start time is not always 10:00am. From ships arrival time given add 2.5hrs to the wharf. Ensure you take the earliest shuttle you can as soon as they are operating.

Pickup points

We will be waiting at the Cruise Shuttle Bus Stop on foot path along from the Picton Visitors Centre . Turn left off the bus and follow the blue line on footpath 20+ yards to us where we will have a signboard with your name. If raining we will escort you to the vehicle asap. If we are already taking guests to the van please wait on the verandah of the I Site. It would be appreciated if you could take an early shuttle to ensure you reach us 30 minutes prior to start time. Start time is not always 10:00am. if all have arrived to us we can leave earlier. The start time depends on your particular cruise schedule arriving into Port. From their arrival time given allow 2.5hours from the Pilot Station to docking at wharf. Then take a shuttle as soon as they start operating.

Using your ticket

If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made
Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Your Local Chauffeur will meet you 15 minutes prior to Tour start time at the vehicle located in the Picton Visitors Centre car Park with a signboard "Your Local Chauffeur" and with your name. The Car Park is only 30 seconds walk from the bus stop. Feel free to call Your Local Chauffeur on +64 22018 2470.

If you dock at Waitohi Wharf (and there is no bus shuttle), it is a 2 minute walk to the Picton Visitors Centre where you will meet your chauffeur in the car park. Alternatively you may request the Wharf Security to call us to collect you at the ship if required.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cut off time for booking has been set for 12 hours prior to tour departure. Due to advance bookings being required for additional activities. However booking is flexible up to an hour prior to tour departure.
Minimum drinking age 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
Your tour guide provides a 6 seat vehicle for smaller private groups.
Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to the Picton Port for your ship’s departure. In the extreme unlikely event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.