Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington
Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.
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Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington
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What's included in Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kaitoke Regional Park
Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Optional visit to Rivendell LOTR film site also available.
Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
C'est Cheese
Visit C'est Cheese and sample some of their locally produced products (subject to seasonal availability)
Inclusions
- Local accommodation (hotel) or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Wine tasting fees
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Local driver guide
- Dinner (main dish and one drink)
- Lunch (main dish and one drink)
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Zozo Travel will provide a scheduled pick-up time based on your selected hotel. Please remember to check your email or Viator messages for the details. Be ready in the hotel lobby or outside at the specified time to meet your driver-guide. For cruise terminal passengers, your driver-guide will meet you at the terminal with a Zozo Travel sign displaying your names. Please do NOT get on cruise shuttle buses! Please identify yourself to your driver-guide upon arrival.
Meeting / End Points
- The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
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• A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
