Top Blenheim Holidays

The Marlborough wine region produces some of New Zealand’s most prestigious wines and lies just north of Blenheim. This half-day tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Marlborough wine, starting with a delicious lunch (own expense) at a winery restaurant. In the afternoon, visit up to four different wineries to tour the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy expert-led wine tastings.

If you only have an afternoon to explore Marlborough’s huge range of wineries, this handy three-hour tour is ideal. Visit a range of top-rated wineries, each with their own unique ambience and winemaking style. Enjoy guided tastings at each so you better understand what you’re drinking. Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region but you don’t need multiple days to experience its best attractions.

Explore Marlborough wines on a half-day wine tour from Blenheim with tastings at four or five handpicked wineries, and round-trip transport from your hotel. Learn about the history and terroir of the wines you taste, and enjoy the flexibility and personalized experience of a small-group tour.

Explore the world-renowned Marlborough wine region on a full-day wine tour that goes behind the scenes at several acclaimed New Zealand wineries. Talk with respected winemakers, taste award-winning reserve-grade Marlborough wine, see the vineyards, and stop for a gourmet lunch at a winery restaurant. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Blenheim and Picton.

Experience the best of New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region without the hassle of having to drive–or to designate a sober driver. This half-day tour of the Marlborough region visits 3-4 premier wineries, with a lunch stop with vineyard views at one. Time at a brewery and a chocolate shop can also be arranged. This is a fun tour for couples or groups of friends.

Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of New Zealand’s wine country on this full-day tasting tour of Marlborough. Set out to explore the picturesque vineyards of the Wairau Valley, stopping along the way to visit local wineries, enjoy wine tasting and sample delicious local treats like cheese, chocolates, seasonal fruits and honey. This small-group tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Blenheim.

Explore New Zealand's premier wine region on this half-day tour from Blenheim. Visit four wineries, each internationally-acclaimed for their blends of red, white and particularly Sauvignon Blanc grapes that flourish in the sun-drenched alluvial soils of Marlborough. Stroll through the vines and contemplate the meaningful things in life: less important things, like your round-trip transport to and from Blenheim, are all taken care of by your tour operator.

Combine some of Marlborough's classic activities on this full-day tour: cruising on Queen Charlotte Sound and tasting some of the area's world-renowned wines. Spend the morning out cruising aboard a catamaran, then go ashore to a winery for lunch and wine tasting. Continue the afternoon with more winery visits and tastings.

The Marlborough wine region is a giant in New Zealand winemaking. Sample some of the region’s iconic Sauvignon Blancs and a number of other wine varieties on this full-day tour around some of the region’s cellar doors. Learn some of the secrets of winemaking in Marlborough from the vintners themselves and go behind the scenes at some of these wineries to witness the science of winemaking.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region, and with 30 wineries dotted around scenic vineyard trails, it makes an idyllic backdrop for a cycling tour. Enjoy wine tasting along the Marlborough wine trail at your own pace with a self-guided tour, including bike rental, maps, hotel pick-up from Blenheim.

Take a full-day wine tour from Blenheim to discover the wines of the Marlborough region, which are famous throughout New Zealand and the world. Your guide brings you to as many as seven wineries for tastings and a winery lunch (own expense), and tops it off with a stop at a chocolate factory. Relax on this comprehensive tour that includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.

This tour is the perfect way to explore Marlborough's world-renowned wine region. Led by a guide with over 20 years of experience in the industry, you'll get an inside look at some of the area's most iconic wineries. From tastings and tours to behind-the-scenes access, this is a comprehensive way to discover all that Marlborough wine has to offer.

Get out of town and treat yourself to a day of delectable gourmet creations on this relaxing tour around some of the Marlborough region’s countryside restaurants and boutique wineries. Your menu at each stop is tailored to your likes, dislikes and dietary requirements: the earlier you book, the better your itinerary will reflect your tastes. Enjoy the fresh taste of locally-grown produce and sample Marlborough wines specially matched to your menu.

Take in the highlights of the Marlborough wine region on this full-day small-group tour from Blenheim or Picton. See Peter Jackson's collection of WWI aircraft on display at the Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre, enjoy wine tasting at two Wairau Valley wineries, and sample delicious gourmet cuisine at a local restaurant (own expense).

The Marlborough region is known for its wine-growing prowess, particularly for its sauvignon blancs and pinot noirs. Sample those wines and many others without worrying about a sober driver on this guided tour of several of the region’s many wineries. Visit a wide range of cellar doors with your guide, discover the secrets of winemaking in the region and learn how to taste wine like a true professional. If you’re staying locally, even customize your tour based on your tastes.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region, famous for its Sauvignon Blanc and scenic Marlborough Sounds. Discover both on this full-day small-group tour as you visit several Marlborough wineries, indulge in expert-led wine tastings, tuck into a kiwi style BBQ onboard the vessel before setting sail on a cruise through the Marlborough Sounds, accompanied by a delicious seafood tasting platter.

Explore Marlborough’s renowned wine country with this fun and flexible hop on hop off tour. The timetable and detailed descriptions allow you to choose your own wonderful itinerary. With some of Marlborough’s best wineries as well as museums, bike tours, chocolate and amazing food - there’s something for all to enjoy. Be free to explore at your own pace, without the hassle of hiring a car or having a designated driver.

Spin through New Zealand’s South Island and sample delicious local wines on this full-day Marlborough wine region guided bike tour. Follow your guide along winding cycle trails through the Marlborough wine region, where lush vineyards thrive in the sun-drenched soils. Visit six wineries and gain insight into the area’s rich winemaking heritage. Stop for a delicious lunch in a local restaurant along the way and sample some of the delicate wines for which Marlborough is famous. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to four people.

Solo travelers can discover the great wines and food of the Marlborough Wine Region with a full-day tour provided by a driver with round-trip transportation from Blenheim. Skip the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads, and feel free to sample a range of wines and gourmet food as you travel with your driver. You’ll hear insightful commentary along the way, and get great views of New Zealand’s South Island.

Explore the Marlborough region on a full-day tour that combines a visit to Havelock and the Queen Charlotte Sound with an afternoon wine tour. Motor along the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive and have lunch at a restaurant in Picton, then stop at four wineries for a comprehensive experience of New Zealand's famous Marlborough region wines.

Check out the vines on this guided half-day bike tour and enjoy some time of your own to explore the magnificent Marlborough wine region. With three guided winery visits you will learn about the history of the region and its wines before venturing off for an afternoon of self-guided exploration armed with a wine map, a warm glow, and some helpful local tips.

Focus on two of Marlborough's top delights—the wine and the scenery—on this full-day tour from Picton. With convenient round-trip transportation provided, you'll be able to keep your eyes on the rolling hills dotted with vineyards instead of on the road. You'll travel with a small group of six people or fewer, which guarantees personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere.

When your cruise ship arrives in the port of Picton, located in Queen Charlotte Sound, take a shore excursion to Blenheim and the Marlborough wine region with a guide. Enjoy wine tasting while you learn about the area’s cultural heritage. Travel with a small group along a scenic route and relax in winery gardens and cafes overlooking the Wairau Valley. Shuttle transport is included from the port to a bus stop in town for pickup and drop-off.