5-Hour Martinborough Food and Wine Tour from Wellington

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Relish a shared cheese platter at C'est Cheese Artisan Deli
• 02 Sample Murray Langham's chocolates at Schoc Chocolates
• 03 Taste Martinborough wines in a world-class pinot noir region
• 04 Cross the spectacular Remutaka Ranges into the Wairarapa

Enjoy a 5-hour return guided tour over the spectacular Remutaka Ranges to the Wairarapa region, home to world-class culinary producers. Visit standout foodie spots in and around Martinborough, including a shared cheese platter at C'est Cheese, tastings at Schoc Chocolates, and a wine tasting at a Martinborough winery, with time for an optional flexible stop that may include lunch, craft beer, olive oil, or wine.

Enjoy a 5-hour return guided tour over the spectacular Remutaka Ranges to the Wairarapa region, home to world-class culinary producers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Wellington, Greytown, Martinborough

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cheese, Chocolate, and Wine Tasting in Martinborough

• Enjoy a stop at C'est Cheese Artisan Cheese and Deli, where the tour includes a tasting platter of locally made cheeses.
• Continue up State Highway 2 to Greytown to taste chocolatier Murray Langham's amazing range at Schoc Chocolates.
• Visit the world-class wine region of Martinborough, famous for its pinot noir, and enjoy a tasting flight at one of the finest local wineries.
• Make a final stop at Martinborough Memorial Square in the centre of town, allowing guests to tailor the tour to their own tastes. Guests may choose one final tasting stop from Olivo extra virgin and infused olive oils, Martinborough craft brewery paddles, a local vineyard or cafe lunch, the Martinborough Sweet Shop, or the Wine Bank. This final stop is seasonal, subject to availability, and at the guests' expense.
• Return to Wellington via the Remutakas and State Highway 2 for a 3:00 pm drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and drop-off service from selected centrally located Wellington hotels
• Guided tour with a local driver-guide in a private air-conditioned vehicle with onboard commentary
• Tasting fees at the first three foodie stops (cheese, chocolate, and wine)

What's Not Included

• Optional fourth foodie stop, which may include lunch, craft beer, olive oil, etc., at the guest's request

Know before you go

• The optional 4th stop is in Martinborough Town Square and is subject to the seasonal availability of some providers.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Wellington, New Zealand

Tour start

Wellington, New Zealand

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.