5-Hour Martinborough Wine Tour from Wellington with Cheese Tasting

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Travel from Wellington to Martinborough in a private vehicle with expert local commentary
• 02 Cross the scenic Remutaka Ranges and stop at the Summit at 555 m
• 03 Enjoy a local cheese tasting at C'est Cheese in Featherston
• 04 Sample wines at three of Martinborough's top wineries

Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle from Wellington to Martinborough with expert commentary from your professional local driver. Follow the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley, cross the scenic Remutaka Ranges, and stop at the Summit along the way. In Martinborough, visit three of the region's top wineries, where cellar door staff will introduce a variety of wines for you to sample at your discretion. The tour also includes a local cheese tasting in Featherston before returning to Wellington.

In Martinborough, visit three of the region's top wineries, where cellar door staff will introduce a variety of wines for you to sample at your discretion.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Wellington, Featherston, Martinborough

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Wellington to Martinborough Wine and Cheese Experience

• Meet your driver-guide at the agreed-upon location and depart from Wellington. Travel northeast through the Hutt Valley, with a short sightseeing stop at the Stuart Macaskill Lakes.

• Continue over the scenic Remutaka Ranges and stop at the Summit at 555 m.

• Visit C'est Cheese in Featherston for a tasting of local cheeses.

• Tour three local wineries in Martinborough and enjoy tastings of their world-class products.

• Return to Wellington.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tour pickup and drop-off service from selected centrally located hotels

• Tasting at a local cheese producer

• Tasting fees at three of Martinborough's top wineries

• English-speaking New Zealand driver-guide with onboard commentary

• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

• Lunch (meals)

Know before you go

• You are welcome to bring your own snacks or meals. A light meal can be arranged where time allows.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Wellington, New Zealand

Tour start

Wellington, New Zealand

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.