Martinborough Winery and Foodie - Small Group Tour

General information

Destination
Wellington, New Zealand

Program details

Taste the bountiful produce of the Wairarapa region on this full-day tour. In a comfortable vehicle, enjoy a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges before tantalising your taste buds with tastings at FIVE of our Tasting Partners. Visit some of the oldest vines in the region and see the winemaking process - all while tasting Martinborough’s fine wines, as well as visits to Olivo for an extra virgin and infused olive oil tasting, Martinborough Brewery craft beer paddles and a cheese experience with C'est Cheese topped off by a vineyard restaurant lunch.

Please note specific activity partners may differ from advertised as they are subject to availability.



Enjoy a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges including a short stop at the summit before descending into the stunning Wairarapa region.

The first tasting stop is at C'est Cheese in Featherston for a range of fantastic local and imported cheeses and gourmet foods. Next, we explore the heart of Martinborough – winemaking. Visit some of the oldest vines in the region and enjoy a winemaker-led vineyard walk learning about the vines as you go before lunch(Vegetarian options available) is served in amongst the vines. Try a range of locally produced world class wines in this spectacular setting.

Our next tasting stop allows you to wander amongst the oldest olive trees in Martinborough, learning about the different olive varieties and what happens throughout the olive tree's year. In the tasting room, you'll learn how to taste olive oil like a pro, and how to use extra virgin olive oil and the full range of infused oils in quick, easy and spectacular recipes.

Fourth stop is a craft beer tasting paddle at Martinborough Brewery. These paddles consist of your choice of any 4 of the 8 tap beers. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, craft beer tasting occurs just around the corner at the historic Martinborough Hotel.

Our final tasting experience takes in the amazing products at Schoc chocolates in Greytown where you can try some of their amazing new choc creations!