Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough

4.4 (49 reviews) 4–7 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

This tour is one you design yourself. Use our timetable and descriptions of venues to decide where you want to hop off. Then when you're there, most venues have special discounts for you as a passenger on Hop on Hop off.

If you’re not a drinker then there is still plenty on offer with a fantastic range of other activities such as museums, bike tours, chocolate shop, and amazing food to be sampled.

Get to your choice of some of Marlborough's best wineries safely and with ease
Great way to go wine tasting without a car or designated driver
Choice of a half-day afternoon or full-day ticket
Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

Bus Services Likely to Sell Out Likely To Sell Out Spring Break Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 4–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Written guide: German, Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Operated by: HOP ON HOP OFF WINE TOURS LIMITED

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Astrolabe Small Town Winery is an urban winery where Astrolabe makes their boutique wines. Enjoy a tasting in the barrel room of this working winery.
Stop 2

10 min

At Wine + Food Experience, enjoy personalised and self-guided wine tastings utilising dispensers. Gin, Whiskey and Beer tasting options. Platters available from the cheese and charcuterie and seafood areas.
Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts

10 min

A proudly locally owned and operated store, Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts is based in Blenheim. They stock a wide range of quality gifts including New Zealand-made jewellery, hand-crafted right here in the shop studio. They also sell superb bone and New Zealand Greenstone (Jade) carvings, clothing, knitwear, luxurious NZ possum-merino woollen garments, natural beauty products, organic foods, art and much more.
Marlborough Museum

10 min Admission not included

Located in Brayshaw Heritage Park, the museum is known for its wine exhibition and Wairau Boulder Bank including the famous Jim Eyles Collection.
Seymour Square

10 min

Only two minutes walk from Blenheim’s town centre, the premier park, Seymour Square, is a picturesque park of carefully tended floral gardens, a 16.5 m high historic stone clock tower and a memorial fountain, which offers a spectacular multi-coloured display at night. Subtle lighting of significant features and soft bollard lighting of pathways enhance the picturesque nature of the square. Whether picnicking, strolling or taking time out, Seymour Square offers an ideal setting. The Stop is outside the Council Building.
Stop 6

10 min

Established in 1968, Brayshaw is home to a number of organisations including the Marlborough Historical Society, Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery, The Vintage Car Club of NZ and many more.
Omaka Classic cars

10 min

A unique collection of New Zealand vehicles that were popular during the 1950-1980 period, along with some special additions.
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

10 min

Two fascinating collections of rare aircraft brought to life in powerful displays featuring memorabilia and lifelike mannequins created by internationally famous Weta Workshop.
Wither Hills Cellar Door

10 min

They take their name from the landmark Wither Hills range that borders the vineyards and produce under the philosophy that the finest wines are always created from exceptional vineyards. Excellent lunch stop in their restaurant.
Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

10 min

Enjoy a locally sourced lunch in the middle of the vines with wines from one of Marlborough’s most awarded family owned wineries.
Hunter's Wines Cellar Door & Wine Shop

10 min

Positioned in the original farmhouse and retaining the original villa characteristics, Hunters have tastings inside or out in the gardens. Visit the artist in residence and a light lunch.
Stop 12

10 min

Delicious Italian food, great views of Marlborough and an energetic atmosphere, The Fancy Cow restaurant and pizza oven has something for everyone.
Stop 13

10 min

Visit the award winning Moa Brewery and enjoy the view from a beautiful patio along with a tasting from their range of craft beers.
Cloudy Bay

10 min

Cloudy Bay is a stunning prestige vineyard with delightful wines. Famous for its Cloudy Bay Pelorus Methode Traditionelle.
Allan Scott Family Winemakers

10 min

Allan Scott has exclusive wines and gifts, relaxing dining indoors or out, delicious seasonal menu and giant chess.
Jackson Estate Cellar Door and Winery

10 min

Jackson Estate is 100 percent kiwi-owned, with total respect for our land and focusing on low cropping levels, small batch fermentation, single vineyard fruits and minimal winemaking intervention.
Stop 17

10 min

A cool cafe with a big plane outside and a full bar inside! The Runway Cafe was founded in 2019 by local owners.
Spy Valley Wines

10 min

Seek Spy, find why. Award winning, sustainably crafted wines that have captured the unique time and place of every harvest since 1993.
Clos Henri Vineyard

10 min

Nestled in the foothills of the Wairau Valley, carved by powerful glacial and tectonic forces, the Clos Henri Estate sits upon some the Marlborough’s most fascinating soils.
Stop 20

10 min

The Woodbourne Tavern and Motels or “the Woody” as it is known by friends and locals is a family pub and restaurant in the center of the Renwick community.
Stop 21

10 min

The Cork & Keg is an English style tavern, serving beer, cider, wine and great heart food. They boast a warm fire in the winter.
Framingham Wines

10 min

Framingham make aromatic styled wines to accompany delicious food. They have won several awards including 2018 New Zealand winery of the year.
Stop 23

10 min

Enjoy a relaxed and informal wine tasting at Nautilus’ beautifully refurbished cellar door tasting bar.
The Vines Village

10 min

The Vines Village is a great destination to explore, taste and relax amongst tranquil landscaped lakeside grounds.
Stop 25

10 min

Located in the Vines Village, Whiskey and cheese tasting bar focusing on tasting mostly NZ made whiskey and NZ cheese.
Makana Confections

10 min

Makana Chocolate are manufacturers of gift quality chocolate at this boutique factory.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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