4 Wine Tours in Wellington Worth Booking

1.Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · from $114Our pick

Travel from Wellington to Martinborough in a small group of up to 11, crossing the Remutaka Ranges with a local guide such as Simon, Athena, Gary, or Alistair. Visit three wineries, taste included wines, and stop at C’est Cheese when time allows. Lunch is optional and paid separately.

“Athena was an excellent, informative guide. She shared winery and local information like a pro. She engaged everyone on the tour and was able to call us all by name.”

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2.Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $225

Spend about 10 hours with Zozo Travel exploring Kaitoke forest, Martinborough wine country, Greytown food shops, Cape Palliser, and Lake Onoke. Guides such as Phil, Michael, and Alistair lead small groups of up to 11. Wine tasting, lunch, dinner, transport, and commentary are included.

“Great Tour with Michael. Excellent wine tasting and lunch at Poppies and dinner at The Royal Hotel. Enjoyed the seals, lighthouse and views along the beach.”

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3.Martinborough Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 5h 30m · from $114

Spend 5.5 hours with a local driver-guide such as Phil, Simon, Michael, or Gary, crossing the Remutaka Ranges from Wellington to Martinborough. Visit three wineries, taste several New Zealand wines at each, and enjoy pickup and drop-off from central Wellington hotels. Lunch is optional and paid separately.

“Simon our guider was first class. Very knowledgeable and great fun”

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4.Martinborough Winery and Foodie Day Tour with vineyard lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $197

Travel from Wellington over the Remutaka Ranges with a guide such as Phil or Simon, then taste Wairarapa wine, cheese, craft beer, olive oil, and chocolate. The day includes a vineyard lunch, a winemaking tour, and hotel or port pickup in a group of no more than 11.

“What a fabulous day out. We saw so much and ate yummy food and tasted lovely wines. Phil was so informative about the area. The blind tasting of the different chocolate was fun.”

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