Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

Name: Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton
Start: 2026-10-01T10:00:00Z
Location: Marlborough

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Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

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US$139.83 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

Location

Marlborough

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Wheelchair Accessible, Pet-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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 Visitors Centre 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.

This tour has been created due to the demand for larger but small personal groups of a maximum of 11. A comfortable 11 seat Mini Tour Van is provided for your pleasure.

What You Get

Bottled water

Snacks

Driver/guide

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 4 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 an 11 seat vehicle for these smaller private groups of 7 up to a maximum of 11.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Makana Confections

Delectable tastings of this amazing treat. Always a popular stop before heading back to the ship

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

Award winning wines on tasting and sales. Savour the best of Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals or stop for a Michelin style platter of local cuisine.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Vines Village

A variety of many things for you. Whitehaven Wines, Roots Gin, a great brewery of Golden Mile Beer on tap. Cafe with wine and food match options and relax over looking a pretty lake towards the Vineyard hills.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Forrest Wines Cellar Door

Speciality Wines and a talented family of winemakers

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

Also watch out for us as you get off the bus at the Picton I Site Steps. Also we will have signboard with your name. Turn left off bus and follow blue line to the Centre.