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A wine tasting event with bottles of Forrest wine, oysters, and glasses on a table. 1
A tugboat near a cruise ship. 2
A cooked lamb shank with potatoes in a pan. 3
A variety of dishes including a salad with cheese, a creamy chicken dish, and a wrap with vegetables. 4
A coastal landscape with a grassy foreground, trees, and a view of the ocean and distant mountains. 5
By YOUR LOCAL CHAUFFEUR - MARLBOROUGH TOURS

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Free cancellation available
Price is €162 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
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Overview

    • Savour the most sensational wines of the Marlborough Region
    • Taste the most tantalising gourmet treats of cheese, chocolate, oils, liqueurs and local Marlborough cuisine prepared by the best chefs
    • View the breath-taking scenic landscapes of the hill ranges, vineyards, sparkling Marlborough Sound and farmlets
    • Enjoy a small group experience with friendly personal service from your knowledgable local chauffeur guide

Activity location

    • Picton
    • Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • The Foreshore, Picton 7220, New Zealand | Please meet your guide at the Picton I Site Bus Stop 30 minutes prior to tour start time. Free bus shuttles will bring you to the specified bus stop. Your chauffeur will have a signboard waiting for you at the bus stop along on the path.
    • Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

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Onshore Highlights of Marlborough's Wine Region from Picton

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€161.68 x 2 Adults€323.36
Total
Price is €323.36

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    All basic wine tasting fees
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary chocolates
  • Inclusions
    Gift
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Additional event fees

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • The Port of Picton in the Queen Charlotte Sound welcomes cruise ships throughout the season and it is a lovely seaside spot to explore. Just 25 minutes south of Picton, your tour takes you on a scenic journey to enjoy the famous Marlborough wine and gourmet region.

    The most popular highlights of the day are wine tasting, sampling local gourmet treats and the spectacular scenic routes of the vineyards, Wairau Plains, mountain ranges and farmlands while travelling to and from the most beautiful winery gardens and cellar
    doors.

    Experience gourmet treats of cheese tasting, manuka honey, oils, liqueurs, a refreshing gelato or decadent fudge.

    Seasonal produce is also available at roadside stalls from December through to February. You can take these aboard but must eat them before you disembark. Juicy strawberries, cherries, apricots and nectarines.

    Although your cruise ship caters well for you, a light tapas or cheese/meat/seafood platter with matching wines is a great way to experience the local cuisine. Your local chauffeur/guide arranges a picturesque winery garden or a chateau high on a hill with magnificent views for your pleasure.

    If time allows you can also request a stop at the Omaka Aviation Air Centre where you can view Peter Jackson’s amazing displays of his classic aircraft of WW1 and WW2. The tour can continue and your chauffeur/guide will return for you to join the rest of the group within 1-2 hours. A fabulous memorabilia shop is also there for you along with delicious cafe treats.

    Generally tours last around 4-5 hours but flexibility is given for each ships schedule and the tour caters for passengers comfort and requirements. You will travel in comfortable small personal vehicles of 6, 9 or 11 seats and will return at least 2 hours prior to your ship's scheduled departure.

    Before leaving Blenheim you should visit the Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections – a treat not to be missed.

    For a highlight to end a wonderful day when you arrive back in Picton, why not take advantage of a short 15 minute return drive from the township to the Victoria Domain for high vantage views of Picton Port, Queen Charlotte Sound and your ship.

    Your local chauffeur/guide is a local owner who has great passion for the Marlborough region and looks forward to sharing it all with you.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Picton
    • Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • The Foreshore, Picton 7220, New Zealand | Please meet your guide at the Picton I Site Bus Stop 30 minutes prior to tour start time. Free bus shuttles will bring you to the specified bus stop. Your chauffeur will have a signboard waiting for you at the bus stop along on the path.
    • Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand