Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

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Duration
7 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 11 guests
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English
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Explore Martinborough's culinary treasures on a private tour from Wellington. Savor chocolates, enjoy winery visits, relish a platter lunch, and taste craft beer in New Zealand's wine capital.

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

Experience Details

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).

What You Get

Private transportation
Entry fees
Tasting fees
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Remutaka Hill

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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Greytown Honey

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.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Poppies Martinborough

We sample up to 5 wines at one of Martinborough's most idyllic wineries. The Poppies Rose is a must try!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
4

Olivo

Olivo for Extra Virgin Olive Oil tastings where we get to sample a wide range of fabulous oils, many infused with a wide array of flavours. We also have a wander through the olive grove with the Olive Oil maker and gain an indepth understanding of what it takes to grow Olives and produce outstanding Olive Oil. Note: The Olive Grove tour and tastings may not be available during Harvest season (mid May-mid June).
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
5

C'est Cheese

We visit C'est Cheese for a 5 Cheese platter where we will sample locally made cheeses ('Remutaka Pass') and other NZ produced cheeses.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

Schoc Chocolates

Sample a wide range of artisan chocolates made on site.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
CRUISE PASSENGERS - Please note the following important information: Pick up Wellington cruise port: We will meet you on the Port at the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point. Please note the Port has no shelter or facilities available this season 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.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Martinborough wine region - a great day out
April 27, 2025
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We organized a private day tour with Tom, from Wellington through the Martinborough wine region. Tom was friendly, informative and a great guide. We visited 4 wineries, had a delicious lunch, and w...read more

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The Magnificent Martinborough Melange of Wine, Cheese, Olive Oil, Food & Buzzy Busy Bees - Honey Harvests.nge
March 02, 2025
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Our outstanding guide, Tom, excelled in sharing his knowledge and artisan friendships through majestic summer scenery.. learning wine secrets, tasting superb cheeses, dunking more olive oil flavors...read more

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An unforgettable day
February 16, 2025
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Our guide, Dean, did an outstanding job telling us about our stops. He was knowledgeable and congenital. We learned so much and tasted such delicious food and wines. The tour was well worth the pri...read more

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Fun day outside of Wellington.
January 20, 2025
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Meeting owners of small local businesses, who were so passionate about their products was priceless. Tour was organized in the way that we experienced so much in one day, but never felt rushed. Hon...read more

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Martinborough Foodie Delight Tour from Wellington, New Zealand
January 07, 2025
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Martinborough Foodie Delight was an awesome, fantastic, informative day out with our tour guide Janice! We were looking forward to the day and it was above our expectations! Janice pointed out so ...read more

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