Private Excursion: Scenic and Seascape Delights from Picton

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US$139.50 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: October 1, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Marlborough

Duration

6 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Marlborough with a private tour from Picton. Savor exquisite wines, gourmet treats, and scenic views. Enjoy personalized experiences and flexible timing for a perfect day out.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Round-trip shuttle bus service between the ship and the departure point

Bottled water

Chocolate tasting

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Lunch at own cost due to varying appetites

Good To Know

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.
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.
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.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

The Vines Village

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

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Makana Confections

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.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Pollard Park

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

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

The Mussel Pot Restaurant

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

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Marlborough Sounds

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.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

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.

Meeting Point

Picton isite Visitor Information Centre, Marlborough, New Zealand, NZ, 7220

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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

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.2

based on 5 reviews

(Viator)

Do not book from this company

December 06, 2024

1. Delay and Deceptive Communication: I confirmed with the operator the night before that the tour would start promptly at 9:00 AM. Despite arriving early at 8:40 AM, I was informed of a delay unt...read more

(Viator)

Wine, wine, food

January 24, 2020

Awesome sunny day of wine and food with Pamela. Great wines and food on this tour. We arrived early and were whisked away on an escorted tour of the Marlborough wine region. Pamela stretched the da...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Whichever tour it was - it was excellent!

December 20, 2019

In all honesty, we cannot be certain of the name of the tour...no...it wasn't the effects of too much wine... we simply did not realise they offered so many tours. What we wanted was a local tour...read more

(Viator)

Great private tour for two. Good...

March 31, 2018

<p>Great private tour for two. Good wineries, lunch, photo opps, the works. Absolutely worth doing.</p>

(TripAdvisor)

Discovering Picton and the Marlborough Sound

November 30, 2017

Had a great day with Larissa who showed us fantastic scenery, lovely beaches along the Queen Charlotte Drive. We had the famous green lip mussels in the Captain's Daughter in Havlock. Before return...read more

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