Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton
Overview
Local chauffeur-guides lead a 4-5 hour tour from the Port of Picton to the Marlborough Wine region, featuring award-winning wines and stunning landscapes. This journey allows for visits to 3-4 wineries, each offering unique styles of wine.
- 🍷 Taste famous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir at various cellar doors.
- 🥗 Savor local cuisine in a winery garden café or enjoy a platter with wine overlooking the Wairau Valley.
- ⏰ Return to Picton in plenty of time for your ship's scheduled departure.
- 🌅 Optional short drive to see spectacular views from a lookout of Picton Port and Queen Charlotte Sound.
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Duration: 5 hours
Mini Tour Van
Pickup included
- Port pickup and drop-off at designated point
- Local taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Basic wine tasting fees
- Driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Omaka Air Museum entrance
- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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Makana ConfectionsA visit to Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections is not to be missed. Generous tastings meet you at the door. Very special preservative free and there is something for all health types required.
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Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard KitchenWine tasting here for award winning wines especially Sauvignon Blanc awarded many years over. This is an option for a seriously delicious lunch with the wine tasting right at the table. Eden Gallery opposite for a little shopping spree of local kawakawa skin care and art plus much more. Lunch is at your own cost. Wine Tastings are included. They are open Wednesdays to Sundays.
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Forrest Wines Cellar DoorAmazing wine tasting with optional cheese and meat platters at your cost if time allows. Low alcohol wine label to compare to their other delicious wines. Family owned by John and Bridgit Forrest Pioneers of wine Marlborough. Both retired s doctors but love wine more!
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Nautilus EstateMore delicious wine tasting for you with boutique selections including Albarino, plus the famous Sauvignon Blanc. Relax outside under the Pin Oaks or inside within the beautiful decor of the cellar door.
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The Vines VillageA hub of choice with a cafe, larder to taste local fare like black garlic and chutneys, Quilters Barn for craft options, Cheeses and Whiskey and the world renowned Roots Gin at the Gin Shack.
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Marlborough Scenic High Top views are a memory of our beautiful region. Over looking the Pacific Ocean and the actual Cloudy Bay, plus the expanse of vineyards along the coastline. The surrounding hills with a glimpse of snow covered mountain range or hues of gold and green from the clouds above.