Blenheim tours, things to do and tickets

With a winemaker as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a modern working winery where you may be able to taste grape juice fresh from the press, sample a young Pinot Noir from the barrel, or try a freshly filtered Sauvignon Blanc. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture the best behind-the-scenes winery photos.

Next, we’ll get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region and you’ll taste any delight that isn’t tied down. In our full day tour you visit 4-6 wineries which may include a local brewery (depending on the preferences of the group), with over 40 cellar doors to choose from, if you’ve got a favourite we’ll do our best to get you there. This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay, Fromm and Hans Herzog. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight and is at your own cost. There is opportunity to visit the Makana Chocolate Shop.

Visit 4-6 wineries.

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality equipment and send you on your way with all the  recommendations, tips and hints you need to craft your own unforgettable Marlborough wine adventure.

Your full day bike hire includes a bike, helmet, hi-viz vest wine map and pick up from your local accommodation. Pick up is at 9.30am and we have you back to your accommodation about 5pm.

A very warm welcome from Steve, Jo & their team.
“This is self-guided biking at its best & probably the most fun you'll have on a bike!”
We are located at heart of Renwick, surrounded by bike paths & quiet roads plus 14 Cellar Doors who are as little as 5-10 minutes biking apart.
We offer 2 bike hire time slots - 10am-4pm or 11am-5pm.
A free shuttle service is included from Blenheim & Renwick.
Free parking if you wish to drive yourselves to our base.
Our bikes are “all about cruising” & come with comfy seats, a basket, dedicated wine panniers for 4 wine bottles & Hi-Vis Helmet.
This is bike hire with extras… friendly up-to-date advice, tools to navigate your day, a detailed cellar door map, a video on the cellar doors to help you decide who you would like to visit, a full emergency backup service if you need help, free collection of wines.
A day made for relaxing in beanbags, nibbling on cheese platters, indulging in gourmet food (a calorie-free day!), and tasting beautiful wines.

Taste some of New Zealand's most vibrant and flavorful wines at the multi-award winning Marlborough cellar doors on this full-day small-group tour. During this scenic journey around the valley, you will encounter a range of fruity Sauvignon Blancs, lusty Aromatics and Pinot Noir to die for.

Enjoy lunch (at your own cost) at a vineyard restaurant and finish your tour with a taste of hand-made gourmet chocolates. What an exceptional day!
MINIMUM BOOKING FOR 2 GUESTS

Our experienced Tour Host will collect you from your advised accommodation approximately 15 minutes before tour start time.
Your chosen tour will be for approximatley 5 hours returning you to your accommodation.
Our first stop will be at an award winning Vineyard Cellar Door where a wine tasting experience and lunch will set the day.
After lunch, a fun afternoon will commence with approximately another 3 Cellar Door experiences where you will enjoy award winning top fligh vineyard wines.
Time permitting - A good wine starts in the vineyard, we'll explain how vines are planted, pruned, managed and harvested.  
All Cellar Door tasting experience fees are included in your tour tariff.
Lunch is at the guests cost on the day, not included in your tour tariff.
For Bespoke and Premium Private Tours please visit our website .
If you have any special requests please enter these during the booking process.

Travel in a luxury minibus to the famous cellar doors of Marlborough on this approx. 5-hour tour. Compare the aromas of Marlborough's finest wines and taste the passion that goes into every bottle; then visit the barrel rooms and chat about viticulture and wine making. You will visit up to five wineries ranging from the internationally famous to boutique, family-run estates. Finish the day with a nibble of hand made gourmet chocolates at our chocolate factory.
Minimum booking 2 passengers

Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region. Taste award winning local wines, delicious gourmet treats and view stunning landscapes as you travel from place to place.

Each cellar door offers unique styles and of course some famous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. There is time to visit 3-4 wineries on your tour.

Savour local cuisine in a winery garden café or enjoy a wine with a cheese, meat, seafood platter overlooking the stunning Wairau Valley.

Returning to Picton in plenty of time for your ships scheduled departure you might like to include a short return drive to see spectacular views from a great look out of Picton Port, your ship and the sparkling Queen Charlotte Sound.

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents two world-class exhibitions. The first is the original ‘Knights of the Sky’ exhibition, featuring Sir Peter Jackson's own collection of WWI aircraft and artifacts. The story of aviation in the Great War is brought to life in sensational sets created by the internationally acclaimed talent of WingNut Films and Weta Workshop. 

The second is the new exhibition ‘Dangerous Skies’ features stories from World War II. These are tales of daring, valour and tragedy stretching from the British Isles to the forests of Germany, an embattled but courageous Russia and the steaming hot jungles of South East Asia. Two of the star attractions are a twin engine bomber, the world's only flyable Mk1 Avro Anson and a Griffon powered Mk.XIVe Spitfire. Women also feature more prominently in this exhibition and the Battle of Stalingrad is the stage for an immersive experience that is both entertaining and chillingly thought provoking.

Your day will be visiting up to 5-6 appointment only Cellar Door vineyards and one stop will include one of Marlborough's award winning Vineyards for an exceptional lunch & top flight tasting selection. Lunch experience is at the guests care.

Sauvignon blanc may be the dominant force in this are, but with over 15 grape varieties grown we have a wine to suit every palate.
Immerse yourself in the fascinationg stories of incredible personalities, challenges that have made Marlborough a New World Wine Region.
Time permitting - A good wine starts in the vineyard, we'll explain how vines are planted, pruned, managed and harvested.  
Cellar Door tasting experience fees are included in your tour tariff.
Lunch is at the guests cost on the day, not included in your tour tariff.
For Bespoke and Premium Private Tours please visit our website .
If you have any special requests please enter these during the booking process.

Afternoon wine tour with a lunch stop. A great option for people who desire the expert knowledge and connections that a winemaker tour guide can offer. A compact tour with time for lunch at a winery (at own cost).

On our half day tour you get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region. You visit 3-4 wineries which can include a visit to Makana Chocolate Shop. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight for our half-day customers.

The half day small group winery tour has an itinerary but the tour guide will invite participants to make winery requests and vineyard suggestions.

If you have a favorite wine that you would like to taste and visit then we will do our best to take you there on this Half day Winery tour. This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay, Fromm and Hans Herzog.

Contact us to upgrade to a "Full-day Winemaker's Tour" which includes an informative vineyard stop, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a modern working winery! 0800 478 868

The famous vineyards of Marlborough beckon on your Jade Wine Tour. Experience the finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a fruity Pinot, and amazing Aromatics. Taste the passion in every bottle.

The famous vineyards of Marlborough beckon on your Jade Wine Tour. Experience the finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a fruity Pinot, and amazing Aromatics. Taste the passion in every bottle.

Enjoy the very best of Marlborough, at the top of New Zealand's South Island. Indulge in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the Marlborough Sounds and fresh local seafood on this full-day tour. A Marlborough wine tour in the morning is followed by a delicious BBQ lunch on board the vessel before departure, then a relaxing seafood cruise for the afternoon, accompanied by fresh local seafood and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc as you cruise the stunning Marlborough Sounds.

Explore the vineyards of Marlborough on a half-day tour and enjoy five tastings at different wineries.

Explore New Zealand's premier wine region on this 3 winery visit tour from Blenheim departing at @10am.  Visit different wineries in the Marlborough wine region, stroll through the vineyards, and sample wines such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. This small-group tour is limited to 11 people and includes pickup and drop-off from your Blenheim / Renwick accommodation.

One of the stops will be at a winery resturant where you can enjoy lunch at your expense

The tour takes @4.5 hours.

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry for 20 years in a variety of roles including work in viticulture,cellar, sales and as a wine tutor. He loves the region and has a strong knowledge of all aspects of the business. Through industry contacts he is able to help you look behind the label and discover the delights of this beautiful wine region.

Experience the Marlborough wine region your way with a bike hire for the day.

Indulge your senses with this special Marlborough Wine Tour, a full day exploring behind the scenes of the world-renown Marlborough wine region near Blenheim at the top of New Zealand's South Island. On this intimate wine tour, you’ll visit a select number of exclusive Marlborough wineries where you’ll taste award-winning reserve-grade Marlborough wine, talk with respected senior wine staff, explore beautiful Marlborough vineyards and enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch made with fresh local produce.

Leave your worries behind you, hire a bike, and spend the day touring around the beautiful, scenic Marlborough wine region.

This bike hire will ensure you a stress-free day out with a bike, a helmet, a winery map and free pickup and drop off from your Blenheim and Renwick accommodation, as well as our recommendations on which wineries to visit and what wines to taste..

Don’t miss out on this relaxing yet exciting self guided biking wine tour, save your spot today!

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Blenheim. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough wine region visiting approximately three - 4 wineries. A lunch stop is not included in this tour so it is advised that you have something to eat prior to joining the tour so you can enjoy tasting a range of stunning Marlborough wines. Flexibility is the key, and we will always do our best to include any requests you may have or let the experts select some fabulous wineries for you to visit for the afternoon.