Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

Pickup Information

Zozo Travel will provide a scheduled pick-up time based on your selected hotel. Please remember to check your email or Viator messages for the details. Be ready in the hotel lobby or outside at the specified time to meet your driver-guide. For cruise terminal passengers, your driver-guide will meet you at the terminal with a Zozo Travel sign displaying your names. Please do NOT get on cruise shuttle buses! Please identify yourself to your driver-guide upon arrival.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kaitoke 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.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke
Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
Duration: 10 mins
3. C'est Cheese
Visit C'est Cheese and sample some of their locally produced products (subject to seasonal availability)
Duration: 15 mins
4. Schoc Chocolates
Schoc Chocolate is a unique artisan chocolate studio located in a super cute colonial cottage on the Main Street of Greytown, next to Cobblestones Museum. Established by qualified chef and counsellor Murray Langham 14 years ago, Schoc has developed a reputation as offering customers an extensive range of premium chocolates with unusual flavour combinations. There are more than 80 different flavour combinations in the tablet range alone including the top three perennial selling flavours lime & chilli, sea salt and lemon & white. Enjoy a tasting of some of their tablet range!
Duration: 15 mins
5. Poppies 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.
Duration: 90 mins
6. Pinnacles Track
Drive by of the Putangirua Pinnacles in the Aorangi Forest Park.
Duration: 10 mins
7. Cape 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.
Duration: 45 mins
8. Lake 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.
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Local accommodation (hotel) or cruise ship pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic beverages

Wine tasting fees

Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle

Live commentary on board

Local driver guide

Dinner (main dish and one drink)

Lunch (main dish and one drink)

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

Supplied by Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours

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