Taste Marlborough Tour FAQs

Taste Marlborough Wine Tour is a full day wine tour behind the scenes of the world-renowned Marlborough wine region. Visit a select number of exclusive Marlborough wineries, taste award-winning reserve-grade Marlborough wine, talk with respected winemakers, explore the beautiful vineyards and enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch made with local produce.

Itinerary

NOTE: the itinerary listed can and will change on certain days due to the unavailability of venues and key hosts, in these situations Marlborough Tour Company reserves the right to amend the itinerary and venues without notification to guests.

We are smoke free
At Marlborough Tour Company, we’re dedicated to ensuring the comfort and safety of our guests, as well as their enjoyment of the stunning natural environment that surrounds us. We are also committed to environmentally sustainable practises. For these reasons, all Marlborough Tour Company vehicles and cruise vessels are smoke free.
Thank you for your cooperation.

FAQs

Where and when do I join the tour?

We collect you from where ever you are staying in Blenheim or Picton townships, or the Picton waterfront. We will advise exact collection time when you book. The tour takes you around the Marlborough wine region, on the outskirts of Blenheim. At the end of the tour we drop you back to your collection point in Blenheim or Picton townships, or the Picton waterfront.

What’s available during the tour?

As part of the wine tour you enjoy a number of wine tastings, we then stop for a delicious lunch (2-course set menu). 

What should I bring along on the tour?

Bring a water bottle, your camera, a sunhat and sunscreen. Outside of summer, it also pays to bring a light windbreaker jacket or jumper, if you feel the cold. There may be occasional opportunities during the tour to stop for essential items, but we encourage you to bring everything you think you may require for the day, including snacks.

Will I get carsick and should I take medication?

No, getting carsick is very unlikely. Our luxury touring vans have excellent visibility and are large and spacious with air-conditioning, and the Marlborough roads are generally smooth and straight.

I am travelling by myself – will your tour still operate?

This tour has a minimum of 2 people. Send us an email with the date/s you will be in Marlborough, we can let you know the best day/s to come touring, when we have other guests booked in.

Do you have group tours?

Yes, if you are travelling with a group and require a group tour, please let us know. We have a range of vans and coaches, and can arrange this wine tour on a date that suits you. We operate a variety of group cruises and tours.

Terms & conditions

Head to our Terms & conditions page for more info.

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