Vinyard lunch at Poppies
Palliser Bay
Putangirua Pinnacles
Rimutaka Summit
Kaitoke Regional Park
Cape Palliser Lighthouse
Wine and Wild Coast Tour
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Wine and Wild Coast Tour

Join your expert local guide for a full-day tour that begins with a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, leading to wine tastings at select Martinborough wineries. Enjoy lunch at a vineyard restaurant before heading to the south Wairarapa coast. Explore the rugged coastal village of Ngawi, visit the North Island's largest permanent seal colony, and see the famous "Paths of the Dead" from Lord of the Rings at the Putangirua Pinnacles. Climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for breathtaking sea views before dining at the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke. This 10-hour tour showcases the stunning landscapes of the greater Wellington region.

From

NZ$355

Per Person

10 Hours

Highlights

  • North Island's largest mainland NZ fur seal colony

  • A vineyard lunch and with wine tasting in one of Martinborough world class wineries

  • Kaitoke Regional Park swing-bridge and loop track walk through virgin podocarp rainforest

  • Blind chocolate tasting at Schoc chocolates

  • Cape Palliser Lighthouse on the spectacular Cape Palliser coastline

Visit

Full Description

The tour departs at 10:00am and travels north east, following the Hutt River into the Hutt Valley and a visit to the Kaitoke Regional Park including a crossing of the swing bridge and a loop walk through the original native rainforest.

This is followed by a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, including a stop at the Summit for spectacular views. It then descends into the Wairarapa region, passing through Featherston for a cheese tasting at C’est Cheese and into Greytown for a chocolate tasting at Schoc Chocs before arriving in the quaint winery town of Martinborough. Here you will visit award winning wineries and enjoy their cellar door e...

Includes

Live commentary on board

Vineyard lunch

Wine, cheese and chocolate tasting fees

Dinner

Professional and fully licensed driver guides

Private transportation for the duration of the tour (private vehicle)

Meeting Point

We provide complimentary pick-up and drop-off from selected centrally located Wellington hotels as well as the Wellington Cruise Terminal at the port.

Pick-up times are typically scheduled 15–30 minutes before the activity start time. Please refer to our updates for your specific pick-up details, which may vary depending on your chosen location.

#Meeting Point

If your hotel has not yet been confirmed, the default meeting point is the Pick-up and Drop-off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time.

#Cruise Terminal Pick-up

Pick-up from the cruise terminal begins 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please do not board the cruise shuttle buses, even if instructed by cruise ship staff. Our driver-guide, holding Zozo Travel signage, will meet you in the Private Tour Waiting Area at the cruise port terminal.

Additional Information

The Pick-up and Drop-off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street)

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

From

NZ$355

Per Person

10 Hours

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Wine & Wild Coast Tour

This 10-hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes and amazing local foodie experiences

Duration
10 hours

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