Top South Island Chocolate Tours

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Get to know the wines of the Marlborough region with a guide to chauffeur you. On this wintertime tour, you’ll travel with a small group from Picton or Blenheim and take a relaxing journey past rolling hills and the golden hues of vineyards. Take in the landscape as you sit by the fire and sip wines at each cellar door. Your wine tasting includes a sampling of local chocolates.

Marlborough wines and Marlborough gourmet treats are the highlight of this tour.  When you want a small group and a comfy small mini van style for you and your friends this is the tour for you! No more than 9 seats  gives you a relaxed and personal experience tasting delicious wines and hearing about our great wine and food region that sets the amazing passion and memories for your visit. The scenic journey along the way will knock your socks off (astound you!) and you have the option of enjoying the beautiful water ways of the Marlborough Sounds and tasting our local seafood sensations with wine of course. If you are staying in Blenheim or Picton you are picked up from your accommodation and returned at the conclusion of your tour. 

Marlborough is not only New Zealand’s most important wine region, but it’s a renowned foodie hotspot. Taste regional delicacies, gourmet cuisine, and fine wine on this private 6-hour tour from Blenheim, then customize your itinerary with a visit to the Omaka Air Museum, a tour of a local brewery, or a cruise around the Marlborough Sounds.

Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine region and a renowned foodie hotspot. Customize your itinerary on this private tour from Picton and taste an array of regional delicacies, sweet treats, and fine wines. Optional activities include a visit to the Omaka Air Museum, a tour of a local brewery, a cruise around the Marlborough Sounds, and many more.

Known for its picturesque wineries, Marlborough is one of the most famous wine regions in New Zealand. This wine trail takes travelers from vineyard to vineyard in comfort for a luxurious day of wine-matched gourmet food. With fully customizable wine and dining options, this is the ideal trail for those seeking an experience tailor-made to their individual tastes.