New Zealand · WINE TOURS IN WELLINGTON
The shortlist you would text a friend before they leave: 13 wine tours in Wellington that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the catch nobody mentions.
Review of the half-day Martinborough winery tour from Wellington, with three tastings, Remutaka scenery, guides, lunch tips, and value advice.
“This is a great tour! Simon is very knowledgeable about the local wineries and chose several exceptional ones for the group. Time was well managed, including wine tastings at different wineries and lunch. I definitely recommend this experience!”
Review of Wellington’s Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour, with wine, food, forest, seals, Cape Palliser, and practical booking advice.
“Hands down, best tour I’ve taken in Wellington. Scenic drives, wine and cheese tastings, chocolates, really nice lunch at the winery. Dinner on the coast was fun and laidback. Alistair was very informative and kept us engaged. He did a great job explaining things, as well as being personable which we appreciated. Good job!”
Review of Wellington’s 5.5-hour Martinborough wine tour, with three tastings, Remutaka Range views, guides, costs, food, and practical tips.
“It was so much fun. Great wineries, great wine, and Phil was the best guide. I can't recommend him enough. Definitely will recommend.”
Review of a private Martinborough wine tour from Wellington with scenic views, three tastings, chef-led lunch, and expert local guiding.
“Great variety of wines and places and excellent lunch with it being included also. Aaron, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and great driver. Poppies winery was definitely a”
Review of a private Martinborough wine tour from Wellington, with winery tastings, Poppies lunch, scenic drives, Greytown, and practical booking advice.
“Despite the weather being miserable we both enjoyed the private tour. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The wineries we visited were great venues. Again staff was super friendly and the service was great.”
Review of Wellington’s Martinborough food and wine tour, with vineyard lunch, cheese, beer, olive oil, chocolate, transport, costs, and tips.
“This was such a great tour! Covered a little of everything for everyone of us! The guide was so nice, it was a nice intimate group so it felt personal and more welcoming then a larger one. We didn't feel out of place because we didn't know a lot Read more”
Review of the private Wairarapa wine tour from Wellington, with four wineries, lunch, mountain views, pricing, itinerary, and booking tips.
“Had a fabulous day with Tom. Fantastic selection of wineries to visit. Lunch at Poppies was fantastic. Would encourage people take this trip”
Explore Martinborough’s wineries from Wellington with tastings, countryside views, guide commentary, and optional lunch at Poppies.
“Three of us from the cruise ship took this fun tour with Dean as our guide and driver. He was so informative, interesting and entertaining, we all had a wonderful time. We visited three wineries and had lunch at Poppies, out under the trees. It was a great day and we highly recommend Xplor and Dean. Thank you for such a great time.”
Review of a 10-hour Martinborough wine and South Wairarapa coast tour, with tastings, lunch, seals, Cape Palliser, and dinner.
“The whole trip was really wonderful. The scenery, the seals, the lighthouse climb, chocolate tasting, wine tasting, and especially our knowledgeable and friendly guide. It was truly a wonderful day.”
Review of Wellington’s private Martinborough winery tour, with three tastings, scenic drives, local guides, pricing, stops, and booking tips.
“Kelvin was our tour guide and he did a great job. Lots of information on the area and it’s history. The wineries that we visited were welcoming and had wonderful wines. Highly recommend!”
Ride a private Tesla SUV from Wellington to Martinborough for wine, lunch, cheese, chocolate, scenic stops, and relaxed local guiding.
“Helen was just amazing, her knowledge on the region and local history was outstanding. We had a wonderful day from our first stop at a cheese tasting and then onto some wine tastings and an amazing lunch. We finished at a wonderful cRead more”
Review of Martinborough’s shared wine and lunch tour from Wellington, with mountain views, three boutique wineries, tastings, and a gourmet meal.
“Wonderful day, filled with wonderful scenery, boutique wineries, delicious locally sourced food & Aarons incredible wealth of knowledge”
Review of a private Tesla wine tour from Wellington to Martinborough, with forest walks, tastings, lunch, scenic stops, and practical tips.
“Helen tailored our tour to include so much more than we anticipated and was a walking/driving historian and encyclopedia on Wellington and the Martinborough region! She was a delight and we were most lucky to have had the opportunity to learn from her.”
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