Private Tour: Winter Wine and Scenic Delights Tour from Picton
Highlights
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Your winter wine tour begins with a 10.30am pick-up from your Picton hotel by private vehicle. Having discussed your itinerary in advance, your local guide will have everything arranged for your custom-made tour, so all you have to do is sit back and soak up the scenery as you drive through the vineyards of the Wairau Valley, or past the snow-capped peaks and glittering waters of the Marlborough Sounds. Follow the Marlborough Wine Trail, pausing to enjoy wine tasting (included) at some of Marlborough’s celebrated wineries, and sample popular regional varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot noir. Along the way, opt to visit artisan boutiques such as Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections, and sample or purchase regional delicacies such as oils, vinaigrettes, liqueurs, fudges, gelato, and cheeses, or shop for arts and crafts at local galleries and workshops. For lunch (own expense), choose from one of the many cafés or restaurants overlooking the Marlborough Sounds, where you might want to try local specialties like salmon or green lip mussels, or indulge in a delicious Devonshire tea. Other possible activities include a thrilling jet boat ride around the Marlborough Sounds (extra cost); axe throwing, knife throwing and archery (no wine prior to this activity); or a tour of the Omaka Air Museum.
Summary
Tour info
Why take this tour?
A private winter wine and scenic tour departing Picton at 10:20am and returning at 4:30pm is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the record for the longest sunshine hours in New Zealand. There are plenty of sensational wines, gourmet delights and stunning scenic landscapes all year round for you to enjoy. Indoor and outdoor itineraries are custom made to suit your day. Travel in comfort with your tour guide, a local owner with experience and knowledge to share. Relax and enjoy the sunshine with views of the snowy mountain tops in the distance. Your tour is custom-made to include any of your requests and your chauffeur/guide can recommend the very best highlights of Marlborough. Our local cuisine at our winery cafes and restaurants is a total experience where you could taste our local mussels and salmon. Lunch is at your cost, however all wine tasting fees are included.
What’s included?
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Bottled water -
Wine tasting -
Entry/Admission - Wairau River Wines Cellar Door -
Entry/Admission - Nautilus Estate -
Food and drinks
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Lunch
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 5h 30m
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Covid Policy
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Your guide will offer health and safety briefing before getting out of the vehicle at each venue or activity as they could have specific requirements that this guide will apply. If possible we will all stay together in our social distancing group and sanitiser will be taken with us at all times.
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Your Local Chauffeur provides a selection of Marlborough Tours encapsulating the true 'Essence of Marlborough'. Your Local Chauffeur provides Gourmet-Wine & Scenic Tours complimenting our famous Marlborough Wines, Gourmet food & Landscapes offering Private and Group Tours, Cruise Ship Tours from Picton and Dunedin, Corporate Tours, and Small private South Island Road Trips . Marlborough is 'The Gateway' to the South Island for Picton, Blenheim and Havelock. All tours are created on your requests and our recommendations.
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