A Taste of Martinborough – Wine Delights Private Tour

Explore New Zealand's Wairarapa region, famous for its wines, with a private guided tour across the region’s best tourist attractions and vineyards. Meet your guide at Wellington and drive up for a scenic journey through the Hutt Valley to the Remutaka Hill summit, which is more than 500 meters above sea level. Marvel at the historic Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates 60,000 New Zealand troops from World War I who made the crossing from the Featherston Military Camp to the Port of Wellington.

Walk through the beautiful vineyards and know from your expert guide and the vineyard owner all about the process of wine-making and the wide variety of wines that the Wairarapa region offers. Taste many varieties of wines as you go along and add to your fine palette of favorite wines. Finally, sit for a yummy lunch at one of the wineries which boast fresh food prepared with farm produce.

A Taste of Martinborough – Wine Delights Private Tour

Savoring a private journey through New Zealand's renowned wine regions, you'll venture from Wellington to the serene landscapes of Wairarapa, immersing yourself in the artistry of family-owned wineries where Pinot Gris and Riesling are masterfully crafted. Your experience is tailored for explorers of terroir, devotees of vineyard secrets, and seekers of unpretentious elegance. With each sip, you'll uncover the layers of craftsmanship behind every bottle, as your guide weaves tales of sun-soaked hillsides and carefully tended vines that yield wines of unparalleled depth and complexity. This half-day or full-day adventure through Martinborough's rolling vineyards is a testament to the region’s rich viticultural heritage, offering an intimate and immersive exploration of local flavors.

Ascending Remutaka Hill's Scenic Summit

Accessing Remutaka Hill during your tour provides breathtaking views as you ascend the summit, where the Hutt Valley unfolds beneath a tapestry of lush greens and rolling hills. The journey to the top offers not only stunning vistas but also sets the stage for the wine tasting adventure that awaits in Martinborough.

Tasting Pinot Gris at a Family-Owned Winery

Experience a family-owned winery's cellar door as part of your comprehensive itinerary, where each glass poured is infused with stories and nuances unique to this region. The rich flavors and subtle complexities of the Pinot Gris will transport you to sun-drenched vineyards, while knowledgeable guides reveal the secrets behind these captivating wines.

Enjoying a Platter Lunch Amidst Fresh Produce

Stop at an exquisite dining establishment included in your tour package where fresh produce is transformed into delightful platters, complementing the array of wines you've tasted. The ambiance here is one of tranquility and culinary excellence, inviting you to savor each bite alongside your companions.

Tour Highlights

• Drive from Wellington up through Hutt Valley visiting Remutaka Hill summit
• Taste variety of wines at family-owned wineries featuring Pinot Gris spectacular
• Sip delicious wine and unwind in absence of crowd private experience unique
• Understand nuances of wines and wine-making walking through vineyards impressively vast
• Explore 3 distinct wine regions Wairarapa – Opaki, Gladstone, Martinborough comprehensive
• Enjoy platter lunch made from fresh produce food pairing perfect

Crafted for explorers of terroir, devotees of vineyard secrets, and seekers of unpretentious elegance, this private wine tasting tour weaves stories and flavors into a tapestry as rich as the Wairarapa soil. As you journey through sun-drenched hillsides and bustling cellar doors, remember that every sip tells a story, inviting you to forge connections with the land and its people while understanding that each bottle is a testament to passion and precision.