Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington
Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington
Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles.
Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint
Viewing platform that grants spectacular views across the lakes and the valley beyond.
10 minutesKaitoke Regional Park
Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Optional visit to Rivendell LOTR film site also available.
30 minutesRemutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke
Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
10 minutesC'est Cheese
Visit C'est Cheese and sample some of their locally produced products (subject to seasonal availability)
15 minutesSchoc Chocolates
Enjoy a tasting of some of their tablet range!
15 minutesPoppies Martinborough
Wine tasting and lunch experience at this beautiful boutique winery in Martinborough. Try a variety f their wines and have your favourite served with a vineyard platter lunch.
1 hour 30 minutesPinnacles Track
Drive by of the Putangirua Pinnacles in the Aorangi Forest Park.
10 minutesMatakitaki-a-kupe Reserve
Visit the largest permanent New Zealand fur seal colony in the North Island. Watch these beautiful wild animals in their natural environment.
45 minutesCape Palliser Lighthouse
Climb the 252 steps to the base of the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island of New Zealand. Enjoy the amazing views out over the Pacific Ocean, the Cook Strait and along Cape Palliser itself.
45 minutesLake Ferry Hotel
Enjoy a wonderful Kiwi dinner at this picturesque old hotel on the shores of Lake Onoke. Sample the best fish n chips in the world or another meal of your choice accompanied by a refreshing craft beer or locally made wine.
45 minutesIncluded
- Local accommodation (hotel) or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
- Local driver guide
- Live commentary on board
- Lunch (main dish and one drink)
- Wine tasting fees
- Dinner (main dish and one drink)
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry/Admission - Lake Ferry Hotel
- Entry/Admission - Poppies Martinborough
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.