Private Tour: Winter Wine and Scenic Delights Tour from Blenheim

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5 hours
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1 - 5 guests
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Explore Marlborough's finest wines and breathtaking landscapes on a private tour. Enjoy personalized itineraries, gourmet treats, and stunning views with a knowledgeable local guide.

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

Experience Details

A private winter wine and scenic tour departing Blenheim at 11:00 am and returning at 4:00 pm is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the record for the longest sunshine hours in New Zealand. There are plenty of sensational wines, gourmet delights and stunning scenic landscapes all year round for you to enjoy. Indoor and outdoor itineraries are custom made to suit your day. Travel in comfort with your tour guide, a local owner with experience and knowledge to share. Relax and enjoy the sunshine with views of the snowy mountain tops in the distance.

What You Get

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Bottled water
Food and drinks
Lunch

Good To Know

  • Advance bookings are required for some activities and payment on the day is acceptable. Custom choices of activities are planned prior to your arrival once you have confirmed your booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Additional activity entry fees may be subject to minor seasonal changes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Makana Confections

Chocolates just melt in your mouth. The flavour of the Macadamia Butter Crunch is out of this world. Always a stop on tour.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

Wine tasting of their special award winning wines, Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc especially and their bubbly. More varieties too.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts

Hand-crafters of the New Zealand greenstone and paua into mastery of pieces of jewellery. Stop here to see and feel the merino possum jumpers, capes, hats,scarves and more. Sheepskin slippers. Manuka skin care and other such as sheep lanolin and lavendar.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Forrest Wines Cellar Door

Family who love making wine. Daughter Beth is their renowned wine maker and varieties such as Albarino and Chenin Blanc and more. A wonderful way to relax on the veranda overlooking their expansive park setting with pond and beautiful trees. Bean bags for those who wish to sun themselves in the Marlborough sunshine every day of the year.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

The Vines Village

An icon stop but a must to get good Wifi if needed and a cafe with delicious cuisine snacks and meals. Wine tasting, beer and gin all on tap for you. Relax by the lake under the umbrellas with views of the hills and vineyards. Quilters barn for the crafty people, merino possum ware and gourmet treats of Manuka Honey , pate and oils and more.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Pick up and return is at your designated accommodation. Please note this at time of booking.

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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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