Top Picton Wine, Beer & Spirits

Take in the sights of Marlborough's wine-country scenery and taste some of the region's best offerings on this full-day tour from Blenheim. Make several stops at different wineries and taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Pinot Noir as well as some lesser-known varieties from the area. Round-trip transportation from hotels in Picton or Blenheim is included.

Visit several wineries in the Marlborough wine region on a half-day tour from Picton. Enjoy wine tasting at each location, and learn about New Zealand's prolific wine industry from your guide on this comprehensive wine tour.

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.

The only Marlborough wine tour lead by a local winemaker or Marlborough wine expert. Make the most of your short time in Marlborough. Visit 4-5 wineries in the region. Enjoy an informative vineyard stroll, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a modern working winery and capture the best behind-the-scenes winery photos. A shared gourmet platter at a vineyard restaurant is included and is always a highlight, along with a visit to a boutique chocolate factory or a Brewery. This tour is tailored to the needs of Cruise Ship passengers who may have different timing requirements to our standard daily tours. The tour usually departs at around 9.30am but may change to suit your ships arrival time. You can relax knowing that we will return you safely and on time for your ship. This tour is for a maximum of 10 people. For larger groups please contact us for a quote.

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.

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.

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.

Go exactly where you want, at your own pace and without having to compromise with a group, when you join a private guided tour of the Marlborough wine region. Relax and indulge in fine wine and good food in New Zealand’s largest wine-growing region without the risk of self-driving. Select your stops or let the experienced team choose the venues best suited to your needs and interests.

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.

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.

The lush valleys and sloping vineyards of the Marlborough wine region are at their most enchanting beneath the winter sun. Discover New Zealand’s largest wine region on a private 5.5-hour tour and enjoy a custom-made itinerary including activities like wine and food tasting, a cruise around the Marlborough Sounds, or a visit to the Omaka Air Museum.

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.

Nestled at the north eastern end of New Zealand’s beautiful South Island, Marlborough is a land of scenic lakes, fertile vineyards, and spectacular coastal scenery. With this tour, travel in comfort by private vehicle and see the best of Marlborough with ease. Zoom through the Pelorus Sound by powerful jet-boat, and experience wet and wild 360-degree spins across the waves. Then, travel into the Marlborough wine region for a delicious 2-course seafood lunch, and sample some of the delicate wines for which this corner of the South Island is famous.