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Go behind the scenes on this exclusive tour of a modern winery, with an informative vineyard stop. Then continue your tasting journey around the Marlborough wine country. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at a vineyard restaurant (at own cost).
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- Visit 4-5 wineries ALL WINE tasting fees included!
- Get insights from your winemaker/tour guide
- Exclusive winery tour, vineyard talk and private tasting
- Lunch at a vineyard restaurant (at own cost)
- *Complimentary collection and drop off at your accommodation in Blenheim/Renwick
- Time of tour approximately 10.15am – 4.30pm
- Pickup approx. 9.30am (Picton), approx. 10-10.15am (Blenheim). Finish approx. 4.30pm
With a wine-trained specialist as your guide; you get a close look at the wine production process as your guide educates your mind and your palate from vineyard to bottle! Exclusive to Hop ‘n Grape, we go beyond the cellar door so you can sample the best – straight from the barrel. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture the best behind-the-scenes winery photos, so you can dazzle your friends back home with your NZ Wine Know-How! Our full day tour starts with a behind-the-scenes look at a modern-day winery. You’ll either taste grape juice fresh from the press; sample a young Pinot Noir from the barrel; or try a freshly filtered Sauvignon Blanc. Next, we’ll get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region and you’ll taste any delight that isn’t tied down. In our full day tour you visit 4-5 wineries which can include local breweries, with over 40 cellar doors to choose from, if you’ve got a favourite we’ll do our best to get you there. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight. There is opportunity to visit Makana Chocolate Shop.
Please note: Due to Health & Safety reasons full access into the working winery may not be available during the busy vintage season months March-April. During this time we stand at a safe distance to observe the winery at work. FREE COLLECTION FROM BLENEHIM *There is an additional charge for Picton, Waikawa, Rarangi, Hawkesbury, Waihopai Valley and Lower Dillon's Point transfers. We may be able to arrange a transfer from Havelock and Anakiwa, but please contact us to make your booking, as depending on our itinerary this isn't always available.
- Duration : 6 Hours (approx.)
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Half Day "Wino's Tour"
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Get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region, including an informative vineyard stroll, and lunch at a vineyard restaurant (at own cost). Visit 3-4 wineries. Approximately 12.00 - 4.30 pm
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- Visit 3-4 wineries ALL WINE tasting fees INCLUDED!
- Get insights from your wine-wise tour guide
- A FUN flexible tour experience
- Lunch at a vineyard restaurant (at own cost)
- Time of tour approximately 12.00 pm – 4.30 pm
- Complimentary collection and drop off at your accommodation in Blenheim/Renwick
This option is NOT ALWAYS AVAILABLE from Picton, Waikawa, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury, Waihopai Valley and Lower Dillon's Point, so please check prior to booking.Afternoon cellar door tour with a lunch stop. A good option for people who are passing through with less time to spare, enjoy amazing wine and be driven to the best wineries by your tour guide. On our half day tour you get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region, where you have the unique opportunity to ask all those curly questions and you can trust that you will get the answers! In our Half-day day tour you visit 3-4 wineries. There's an option to visit Makana Chocolate Shop. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight for our half-day customers.
Pick up Blenheim and Renwick only. (Picton, Waikawa, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury, Waihopai Valley and Lower Dillon's Point Groups only by special arrangement)
- Duration : 4 Hours (approx.)
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Picton Cruise Ship Excursion - PRIVATE TOUR (2-11people)
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Get the VIP treatment and taste the best wineries in Marlborough.
Visit 3 wineries plus stop for lunch in a vineyard restaurant.
We can also farms, visit garden, parks, shops, Aviation museums, art galleries and chocolate factories.
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Exclusive Marlborough Wine and Scenic Tour from PictonDiscover the beauty and bounty of Marlborough on a private, exclusive tour departing directly from Picton. Enjoy a seamless experience with personalized service, skip the lines, and immerse yourself in the region’s top wineries and scenic highlights. Tour Highlights: - Wine Tastings: Indulge in world-class wine at Marlborough’s premier wineries.
- Customizable Experiences: Tailor your tour to include stops at the Chocolate Factory, a local Brewery, scenic Parks, the Aviation Exhibition, or a local farm.
- Local Encounters: Meet the region’s charming locals and savor Marlborough’s wine, food, and unique wildlife.
Tour Details: - Flexible Timing: Coordinated with your cruise ship schedule, ensuring timely return at least 2 hours before departure.
- Pickup and Drop-off: Convenient collection from and return to Picton for a hassle-free experience.
Booking Information: Direct bookings are easy but if you require more information before you book email us at info@hopngrapetours.co.nz with your SHIP NAME, TOTAL NUMBER OF GUESTS, and any special requests. We’ll respond within 48 hours. We can take larger groups on request. For immediate assistance, call Cameron at +64211574094. Create unforgettable memories with us in Marlborough!
- Duration : 6 Hours (approx.)
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Private Winemaker’s Tour
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Let our winemaker tailor a tour especially for you or your group’s needs… or let us surprise you with something special! Visit your favourite wineries without having to compromise with others in the group. Anything is possible!
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- Get insights from your winemaker/tour guide
- Tailored and flexible tour experience
- You choose the start and finish time of the tour
- Visit only your favourite wineries
- Tasting fees included
- Delicious gourmet lunch at a vineyard restaurant
- Great for families, or solo tours, or groups of any size.
- Complimentary collection and drop off at your accommodation in Blenheim/Renwick areas
- There is an additional charge for Picton, Havelock, Rarangi transfers please contact us for a quote.
Let our winemaker tailor a Marlborough wine tour especially for you or your group’s needs… or let us surprise you with something special! You decide the start and finish time of the tour. Visit your favourite wineries without having to compromise with others in the group. You can get behind the scenes for a private tasting, or journey through historic buildings and vineyards, experience a native falcon encounter, or take a drive through the Awatere Valley and soak up Marlborough’s stunning scenery. We can focus on boutique, or organic wineries, breweries, combine fine wine and food… anything is possible with a private tour.
Please note: Due to Health & Safety reasons full access into the working winery may not be available during the busy vintage season months March-April. During this time we stand at a safe distance to observe the winery at work. This option is recommended for larger groups or families with children under the age of 12. We can visit wineries more suited to young families to keep everyone happy. Please contact us for a quote. For groups larger than 10 please contact us for a quote. If you are arriving on a cruise ship to Picton we can arrange a tour that works around your ship’s schedule.
- Duration : 7 Hours (approx.)
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Winery Express Tour
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If you have limited time, you will love our express tour! We meet you at Mount Riley Winery where you can join the group for an exclusive vineyard talk, followed by a winery tour and tasting. Duration 1.5 hrs (10.30-12pm)
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- Get insights from your wine-wise tour guide
- Exclusive winery tour and tasting
- Informative vineyard stroll
- Tour start & finish times: 10.30am –12pm
If you are just passing through Marlborough, and have a little time up your sleeve, you will love our express tour! We meet you at Mount Riley Winery where you can join the group for an informative vineyard stroll, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a modern working winery, and finishing with a private tasting of the Mount Riley wine selection hosted by your wine-wise guide! You can ask all those curly questions, and capture the best behind-the-scenes winery photos before you continue on your merry way.
Please note: Due to Health & Safety reasons full access into the working winery may not be available during the busy vintage season months March-April. During this time we stand at a safe distance to observe the winery at work. This tour kicks off at 10.30am and finishes at approx. 12pm. Please be mindful of others on this group tour and arrive 5 minutes prior to starting. We encourage sober driving – so if you are the driver you have the option to use the spittoon available which means you don’t have to miss out!
- Duration : 90 Minutes (approx.)
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Gourmet Gold Winemaker's Tour
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This is a premium group tour experience, with all the extras. The tour includes a vineyard walk and talk, an exclusive winery tour, and “advanced tastings”, along with a three-course winery restaurant gourmet lunch and wine match.
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- Exclusive winery tour and tasting of Jackson Estate Winery
- Cloudy Bay Wine tasting included
- Get insights from your winemaker guide
- Gourmet 3 course lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard restaurant
- Informative vineyard walk and talk
- “Advanced tastings” visiting 4 wineries (fees included)
- A flexible tour experience
- Complimentary collection and drop off at your accommodation in Blenheim/Renwick
- (There is an additional charge for Picton, Waikawa, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury, Waihopai Valley and Lower Dillon's Point transfers. )
- Time of tour approximately 10.15am – 4.30pm.
For those who want only the finest! This is a premium group tour experience, with all the extras. Focuses on the Boutique, Organic and ultra Premium wineries or Marlborough. The tour includes a vineyard walk and talk to explain the yearly growth cycle, and an insight into viticulture, terroir, and harvest, with an opportunity to taste grapes straight off the vine. You will then be taken on a exclusive winery tour of Jackson Estate Winery, where you may taste grape juice fresh from the press, sample a young Pinot Noir from the barrel, or try a freshly filtered Sauvignon Blanc. Lunch is of course a highlight of this tour, as you indulge in a three-course gourmet lunch and wine tasting at one of the fabulous Marlborough wineries. Please note: Due to Health & Safety reasons full access into the working winery may not be available during the busy vintage season months March-April. During this time we stand at a safe distance to observe the winery at work.
- Duration : 6 Hours (approx.)
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