Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

5.0 (22 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

22 reviews

5.0

Pinot Noir in the glass — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Barrel tasting at Palliser — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour focuses on boutique, reputation‑driven wineries where you’ll taste flagship wines, explore barrel rooms, and learn about each producer’s history and winemaking philosophy directly from knowledgeable staff.

Your day typically includes visits to five leading wineries and a relaxed vineyard lunch, with the option to customise the itinerary based on your wine interests. We contact you ahead of your tour (where booking time allows) to tailor the experience, ensuring a personalised and insightful journey through one of New Zealand’s most distinctive wine regions. Individuals are welcome, with a small surcharge.

Please note that the actual wineries visited may vary depending on season, day of the week and your wine interests, the exact itinerary will be personalised and optimised for the best available experience.

Wine Tastings Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Wine Tours Car Tours Spring Break

At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: Thai, English
Operated by: wineinsights

Ages: Adults (20–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Tasting or tour fees from the winery
Included: Winery lunch at Nga Waka, or Poppies, or Thai lunch at Tohi to set value

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Retail wine purchases, wine at lunch in addition to tastings provided

Itinerary

Palliser Estate

1 h 20 min Admission included

Elevated wine tour which includes tour of winery facilities, tasting flagship wines and barrel tasting with a qualified sommelier
Nga Waka Vineyard

one hour Admission included

Depending on the client requirements, this visit may include any of guided tasting of current and library wines with trained staff member, lunch, informal tasting
Ata Rangi Martinborough

one hour Admission included

Guided tasting of the wines including some flagships, outline of history and walk among the vines with a trained staff member
Escarpment Cellar Door

one hour Admission included

Tour and explanation of the vineyard and winery surrounds, tasting of wines including flagships
Poppies Martinborough

1 h 30 min Admission included

Elevated wine tasting experience with trained staff member followed by a vineyard platter lunch (Monday to Thursday)

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Directly opposite Roberts Street which runs between Martinborough School and the Old Cemetery

End point

Directly opposite Roberts Street which runs between Martinborough School and the Old Cemetery

Pickup points

The White Swan
Greytown Hotel
The Claremont Motel & Apartments
The Martinborough Hotel
Aylstone Boutique Retreat
The Revington
De Vine Martinborough

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Wellington pickup

Wellington - Martinborough

Car

Dropoff to train back

Pickup included
Masterton pickup & dropoff

Masterton pickup and drop off

Pickup included
Wellington pickup & dropoff

Pickup included
Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

Vineyard lunch

Pickup included