Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

5.0 (23 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Inspecting a live beehive at Greytown Honey with Beekeeper/Owner Alex Polaschek. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

'Suited up' with my customers ready to inspect a live beehive at Greytown Honey for the first time! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your tour is your tour only!

No mixed groups!

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, visit to an Artisan Chocolate factory, visits to Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries including a spectacular platter lunch at one of the wineries we visit and local cheese and craft beer tastings.

We also visit the beautiful town of Martinborough well recognised for the 'Capital' of Pinot Noir of the North Island.

If you have any particular winery you wish to visit this can be arranged in advance.

Please note parts of this tour is only available for 18 years of age and older (wine and craft beer tastings).

Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Kaewa Tours Ltd

Ages: Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entry fees
Included: Tasting fees
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
Included: Customer gift
Included: Lunch: Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
Included: Bottled water: New Zealand spring water.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

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.

Stop is subject to weather conditions.
C'est Cheese

30 min Admission included

We visit C'est Cheese, the home of New Zealand's best Brie (2021) to sample locally made cheeses ('Remutaka Pass') and other NZ produced cheeses.
Stop 3

1 h 30 min Admission included

Experience the unique life of a Beekeeper at Greytown Honey - a 5th Generation beekeeping family.

Take a close up look at a live beehive (in your secure beekeeper suit!), tour the honey factory to gain an insight on what it takes to produce award winning Honey and finally taste a wide range of locally produced Honeys including New Zealand's famous Manuka Honey.
Poppies Martinborough

1 h 30 min Admission included

We sample up to 5 wines at one of Martinborough's most idyllic wineries. The Poppies Rose is a must try! After our wine tastings we enjoy the famous Poppies platter lunch featuring local produce.
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

Take a stroll through the Juno Olives grove with the Olive Oil maker and gain an in-depth understanding of what it takes to grow Olives and produce outstanding Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.

Sample a wide range of fabulous award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oils and infused/Agrumato oils.

Note: The Olive Grove tour and tastings may not be available during Harvest season (mid May-mid June).
Schoc Chocolates

30 min Admission included

Sample a wide range of artisan chocolates made on site.
Stop 7

one hour Admission included

Sample locally produced Wairarapa Gins on a guided flight tasting.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Quest On Johnston
Bay Plaza Hotel
Te Puni Village
Willis Wellington Hotel
Adelaide Motel
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Ascot Motor Lodge
Park Hotel Lambton Quay
Naumi Studio Wellington

and 40 more pickup points

CRUISE PASSENGERS - Please note the following important information:

Pick up Wellington cruise port terminal, Aotea Quay:

We will meet you on the Port at the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point.

Please note the Port has limited shelter so we recommend waiting until the first rush of visitors has gone through. In the case of bad weather, it will also make your disembarkation more pleasant.

DO NOT catch the bus to the Wellington i-SITE. Stay at the port.

Disembarkation Directions:

When you disembark, please walk past the buses to the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point. There will be people to direct you.
Your Kaewa Tours Guide will be there holding a sign with your name on it.
Your Kaewa Tours Guide will be wearing an orange or a yellow high vis’ vest.

Wellington Railway Station:

Pick-ups are from outside the front entrance on Bunny Street.

Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.