Full Day Tour
Start Time Picton: 10.00am
Start Times Blenheim: 10.25am, 11.10am
Lunch Break: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Duration of the Tour: 3-8 Hours
Stops
1. The Wine Station (+64 3 578 2633)
Taste from a selection of over 80 wines, with many from wineries without their own cellar doors. Tastings – $3-$8 per 25ml tasting
Closed: Mondays
2. Marlborough Museum; including a wine exhibit (+64 3 578 1712)
Located in Brayshaw Heritage Park, the museum is known for its wine exhibition and Wairau Boulder Bank including the famous Jim Eyles Collection. Open 7 days.
Special! – $8 entry for adults SAVE $2. Kids $5
3. Brayshaw Heritage Park
Established in 1968, Brayshaw is home to a number of organisations including the Marlborough Historical Society, Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery, The Vintage Car Club of NZ and many more. Open 7 days.
4. Omaka Classic Cars (+64 3 577 9419)
A unique collection of New Zealand vehicles that were popular during the 1950-1980 period, along with some special additions. Entry – Adult = $15, Child (u14) = free . Open 7 days.
5. Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre (+64 3 579 1305)
Two fascinating collections of rare aircraft brought to life in powerful displays featuring memorabilia and lifelike mannequins created by internationally famous Weta Workshop. Entry – Adult = $25, Child = $12. Open 7 days.
6. Wither Hills (+64 3 520 8284)
They take their name from the landmark Wither Hills range that borders the vineyards and produce under the philosophy that the finest wines are always created from exceptional vineyards. Excellent lunch stop in their restaurant. Open 7 days.
Tastings – $5 for three wines.
7. FROMM Winery (+64 3 572 9355)
Crafting single vineyard wines since 1992 and staying true to the roots of their European founder. Enjoy a meat or cheese platter $20 or a vegan snack $12. Open 7 days.
Tastings – $10 for four or five wines
8. Cork & Keg (+64 3 572 9328)
An English style tavern, serving beer, cider, wine and great food; warm fire in the winter.
Closed: Mondays
9. Gibson Bridge (+64 3 572 5180)
A boutique family owned vineyard nurtured on the banks of the fast flowing, alpine fed, Gisbson Creek. Open 7 days.
Tastings – $5 fee waived on purchase of a bottle
10. Framingham (+64 3 572 8884 ext 2)
They make aromatic styled wines to accompany food. They have won several awards including 2018 New Zealand winery of the year. Open 7 days.
Special! – $5 tastings SAVE $5. Fee waived with a bottle purchase.
11. The Vines Village (03 572 7170)
Home to Golden Mile Brewing, Roots Gin and a cafe and deli all with a lakeside deck.
Closed: Mondays
12. Whitehaven Wines (+64 3 577 5177)
Located in the Vines Village, Whitehaven Wines have a singular vision of making wines from 100% Marlborough fruit. Open 7 days.
Tastings – $5
13. Moa Brewery (+64 3 572 5149)
Enjoy the view from a beautiful patio along with a tasting of their award winning range of craft beers.
Special! – 20% discount on tastings and flights of six
Closed: Monday – Thursday
14. Jackson Estate (+64 3 572 9500 ext 1)
100% Kiwi owned! Concentrating on low cropping yields and small batch fermentation with fruit from a single vineyard. Grab something to eat from the food truck Thursday-Saturday 11.00am-4.00pm.
Tastings – $5 for four wines
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Monday
15. Allan Scott (+64 3 572 9054)
Exclusive wines and gifts, relaxing dining indoors or out, delicious seasonal menu and giant chess. Tastings – Pay at the end for your tastings, 1/2 glass or full glass.
Closed: Monday & Tuesday
16. Rock Ferry Wines (+64 3 579 6430)
Taking its name from the site where early settlers crossed the Wairau River, Rock Ferry makes 15 wine styles sourced from three organic vineyards in Marlborough and Central Otago. Tastings – $10 for five wines
Closed: Monday & Tuesday
17. Hunters Wines (+64 3 572 8803)
Positioned in the original farmhouse and retaining the original villa characteristics, Hunters have tastings inside or out in the gardens. Visit the artist in residence and a light lunch.
Special! – $5 tastings of six wines, SAVE $5 – refunded with a wine purchase.
Closed: Monday
Bookings essential for lunch and tastings.
18. Saint Clair (+64 3 570 5280)
Enjoy a locally sourced lunch in the middle of the vines with wines from one of Marlborough’s most awarded family owned wineries. Open 7 days.
Tastings – $6 for three wines or $10 for six wines. Special! – 10% OFF when dining for lunch or wine purchases.
19. Makana Chocolate (+64 570 5370)
Manufacturers of gift quality chocolate at this boutique factory. Open 7 days.
