Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions.

Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges, with a sightseeing stop at the Summit (555m). In the Wairarapa valley, the winery town of Martinborough awaits, where you'll visit THREE of the region’s top wineries to enjoy their Cellar Door experiences and sample world-class wines. Your driver guide will provide narration and share local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area throughout the journey.

Please note that the wineries visited are subject to availability and may differ from those advertised.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Alcoholic Beverages

Wine tasting

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

Tour escort/host/driver/guide

Lunch is not included in this tour but optional vineyard cafe lunch available at guest's expense.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Travel in comfort in a private vehicle while enjoying expert commentary from your professional local driver. Depart Wellington, follow the Hutt River up the Hutt Valley, and cross the Remutaka Ranges with sightseeing stops at the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Remutaka Summit.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

C'est Cheese

When time allows, visit the local artisan deli C’est Cheese for an optional cheese tasting and the opportunity to pick up a snack for the road.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Pickup included

Reviews

4.81

438 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

380

Simon is amazing!
472bridgettem,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Simon was an absolute legend! He had great knowledge & made the trip around martinborough seamless & fun. Would recommend to all!
Knowledgeable guide, refined wineries
Skylar O,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Simon was absolutely knowledgeable and kind. He shared wonderful stories about the Māori traditions, the history of land formation in Wellington, and brought us to an extra cheese shop as he heard we all loved cheese. We were lucky to meet with wonderful ppl as well! Awesome (and very safe) trip!
Fun Tour
802joelh,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide, Gary, was punctual and had interesting history/facts about the area & wineries we toured. He also had good recommendations for restaurants in Wellington.
Fun half day trip
ashleysJ4711KG,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The half day tour was very nice, our driver was very friendly, poppies was our favorite and lunch at moy hall was very tasty!
Pretty country, tasty wines.
robhH6254TO,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Simon, our driver and guide was very knowledgeable about the local area and New Zealand. Poppies, the first winery we visited provided the best tasting experience. Our sommelier was one of the vintners - very passionate and knowledgeable. The second winery was Moy Hall. The lunch was good, especially the gravlax. The tastings were poured during the lunch. This was less intimate. The third winery, Palliser, was a lovely location. The tasting experience was okay, but our sommelier was spread between too many groups - a hen party and generally busy Saturday. So this took away from the overall experience.
Well worth the visit
Kati N,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip to 3 vineyards. The scenery on route was fantastic and our guide Simon ensured that the windy roads were navigated with care and consideration for us passengers. The lunch on offer was amazing and the wines good. Simon was very knowledgeable in everything wine and also the NZ history along the way. I would definitely recommend this trip!
Lovely day out. Simon was...
Dominic C,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lovely day out. Simon was a great guide. Wineries well thought out. Just the ticket to explore this region.
Worth it for wine lovers!
Maps34537042922,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Simon was an excellent guide sharing the history of both the NZ landscape and regional wine-making with our small group, picking a great selection of local wineries to boot. Margrain, Poppies, and Palliser all had exceptional wines, and the lunch at Palliser's was delicious. Although Martinborough's known for its Pinots the dessert wine at Margrain's was something special, and the tasting board at Palliser's is really enough for two and then some!
Fun day
sib0nam,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We absolutely enjoyed the tour! Simon was very knowledgeable and delightful. The wineries were beautiful and the wine was fantastic. The experience of visiting John’s winery, Ocean Child, was amazing! We got an insight into the wine making process and got to try a new product. I would take the tour again.
Winery feedback
Tony B,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The winery experience was rushed with limited choices. The winery staff seemed to be on a tight time schedule which made it feel rushed.