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Tour the western end of Queen Charlotte Sound on a half-day paddling adventure from Picton. Settle into your sea kayak and follow an expert guide from the waterfront to sheltered coves and remote beaches. Search the waters for eagles rays, cormorants, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals and dolphins while you learn about the natural history of the Marlborough Sounds. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

Taste some great New Zealand wines on a half-day tour of the Marlborough wine region. Visit various vineyards, learn about the region's distinct terroirs, and go wine tasting at four wineries from Picton or Blenheim. Tastings, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour limited to 11 guests.

- Hop on and off at 26 popular Marlborough locations without having to drive yourself - Knowledgeable drivers provide all information, easy to use map and timetable - Enjoy the freedom of hopping on and hop off at as many destinations as you please - stay as long as you like! - See some of the best wineries, breweries, museums and much more! - An awesome idea for groups of friends, couples or singles alike Please note a child ticket is 12years and under.

When your cruise ship docks in Picton, take the opportunity to go wine tasting on a tour that visits some of Marlborough’s award-winning wineries. Visit up to five wineries in Blenheim for tastings and vineyard tours, discovering both internationally famous wines and lesser-known New Zealand gems. You’ll also stop for lunch (own expense) and sample locally made chocolates as you head back to Picton at the end of your tour.

Wine enthusiasts will love this handy Marlborough wineries tour that’s especially designed for cruise ship passengers. You’ll be met in Picton and taken to around five of the best wineries in the Wairau Valley and wider Marlborough region, the South Island’s largest wine-making area. Learn more about the local specialties while enjoying the views. Wine tastings are included and you can buy your own lunch.

See the exquisite Marlborough Sounds from the water during a full-day adventure by sea kayak. Depart from the Picton waterfront and prepare to be wowed as you paddle past secluded coves along the western end of Queen Charlotte Sound. Your knowledgeable guide points out marine life such as eagles rays, cormorants, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals and more. Stop at a sheltered beach for a delicious lunch with locally sourced ingredients. Numbers are limited to ensure a small-group experience.

Taste the wines of the Marlborough region on a full-day tour from Picton. You'll visit six or seven wineries and a boutique chocolate factory, and have time to purchase lunch at a winery restaurant. Your tour includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in central Picton.

Access Motuara Island, a haven for some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable bird life. Enjoy a boat ride from Picton through the Marlborough Sounds with live commentary on board, then explore the island on your own. Look for rare birds (and well-known native favorites), see native bush flourishing, and relish the peace of the island.

When your cruise ship arrives in Picton, take advantage of a half-day excursion that introduces you to four Marlborough wineries handpicked by a guide. On this small-group tour you’ll taste the region’s sauvignon blanc and pinot noir, stroll through Blenheim vineyards, and sample boutique chocolates. Round-trip minivan transport is provided from the nearby i-SITE.

Experience the Marlborough wine region in a special way with a private group tour that lets you choose your own adventure. Your local and knowledgeable chauffeur guides you from Picton port through the scenic Wairu Valley to Marlborough’s wine tasting region, on a tour tailored for you. Visit local wineries with wine tasting, gourmet snacks and chocolate treats all included. This flexible tour allows you to choose the journey and can include attractions such as a visit to local galleries, beautiful gardens, and tasting delicious boutique chocolate at Makana Confections.

Discover the award-winning wines of the Marlborough region on a private shore excursion from Picton for your group of up to six people. The exact itinerary is tailored to you, with plenty of time to sip locally-made wines, browse art galleries, then pause for lunch and views of Marlborough's rolling vineyards, plus many customizable options. Pricing is per-vehicle, and includes a wine tasting and a chocolate tasting, as well as round-trip shuttle transport from the Port of Picton.

Visit 4 of Marlborough's famous cellar doors with an experienced and friendly local tour guide. We have been providing wine tours for over 20 years and to cruise ship passengers since they began visiting the port of Picton. Enjoy sampling the wines of the region and find out why our young wine region has such a big reputation around the world.

Hop on Hop off wine tours is now offering a new experience at one of the most unique wineries in the world. Join us on the Seaview Vineyard tour, the home of Yealands Wines and enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest, award winning, and flavourful wines while at the lookout point where you can relish in a cliff top view looking out over the Cook Straight, and even The North Island on a clear day. Start your day with a complimentary wine tasting like no other, where you will experience a sensory adventure as you are presented with fragrances that compliment the beautiful wine. Take a magical stroll down butterfly gully where you can settle down for a complimentary cheese platter picnic as you watch the monarch butterflies flutter around you. Once you have finished the Yealands tour, you have the choice to finish up your day by departing the bus at Blenheim I site and carry on back to Picton or you are welcome to continue on the hop on hop off run and visit more fabulous wineries, omaka.

Join one of our experienced wine tour guides for a day out in the Marlborough region. You can choose to visit all wineries or you might want to add a gin or beer tasting to experience the full varitety of what marlborough has to offer. Spend a bit of time relaxing with lunch overlooking a vineyard and take in the ambience that is Marlborough. These tours cater fro 2-6 pax ( pricing is tiered) Be chauffeur driven in style in our luxury Mercedes SUV or small Van Let us know if you have anywhere you want to visit and we will do our best to make it happen or let us pick an interesting variety of places to visit. IF you are coming off a cruise ship we will ensure that you are returned from your tour in plenty of time to reboard your ship. Our compnay has been operating Wine Tours for more than 20 years and Shore Excursion Tours for over 10 years and knows best how to provide you with a brilliant tour of the Marlborough region.

Make the most of a travel day by taking a private transfer between Picton and Christchurch that doubles as a sightseeing tour. You’ll be picked up from the ferry terminal or elsewhere in Picton, and instead of driving straight to Christchurch, you’ll enjoy a range of attractions along the way. Sample wine in Blenheim, enjoy a seafood meal with coastal views in Kaikoura, visit a seal colony, and more.

Explore Marlborough’s coastal scenery, historic towns, and wine on a full-day, small-group tour from Picton that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, and wine tastings. Visit the port town of Havelock, follow Queen Charlotte Drive along Queen Charlotte Sound, then sample local bottles at four handpicked wineries.