Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington

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Lunch at the winery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours

Ages: Children (1–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local accommodation (hotel) or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Wine tasting fees
Included: Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Local driver guide
Included: Dinner (main dish and one drink)
Included: Lunch (main dish and one drink)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Kaitoke Regional Park

30 min

Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Optional visit to Rivendell LOTR film site also available.
Stop 2

10 min

Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
C'est Cheese

15 min

Visit C'est Cheese and sample some of their locally produced products (subject to seasonal availability)
Schoc Chocolates

15 min

Schoc Chocolate is a unique artisan chocolate studio located in a super cute colonial cottage on the Main Street of Greytown, next to Cobblestones Museum.

Established by qualified chef and counsellor Murray Langham 14 years ago, Schoc has developed a reputation as offering customers an extensive range of premium chocolates with unusual flavour combinations. There are more than 80 different flavour combinations in the tablet range alone including the top three perennial selling flavours lime & chilli, sea salt and lemon & white.

Enjoy a tasting of some of their tablet range!
Poppies Martinborough

1 h 30 min Admission included

Wine tasting and lunch experience at this beautiful boutique winery in Martinborough. Try a variety f their wines and have your favourite served with a vineyard platter lunch.
Pinnacles Track

10 min

Drive by of the Putangirua Pinnacles in the Aorangi Forest Park.
Cape Palliser Lighthouse

45 min

Climb the 252 steps to the base of the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island of New Zealand. Enjoy the amazing views out over the Pacific Ocean, the Cook Strait and along Cape Palliser itself.
Stop 8

45 min Admission included

Enjoy a wonderful Kiwi dinner at this picturesque old hotel on the shores of Lake Onoke. Sample the best fish n chips in the world or another meal of your choice accompanied by a refreshing craft beer or locally made wine.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

End point

The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

Pickup points

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Sofitel Wellington Hotel
Willis Wellington Hotel
Boulcott Suites
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Rydges Wellington
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel
InterContinental Wellington
WQ Hotel (Wellington Quarter Hotel)
QT Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

and 11 more pickup points

Zozo Travel will provide a scheduled pick-up time based on your selected hotel. Please remember to check your email or Viator messages for the details. Be ready in the hotel lobby or outside at the specified time to meet your driver-guide.

For cruise terminal passengers, your driver-guide will meet you at the terminal with a Zozo Travel sign displaying your names. Please do NOT get on cruise shuttle buses! Please identify yourself to your driver-guide upon arrival.

Using your ticket

A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum drinking age is 18 years

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.