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A group of people sitting at an outdoor wooden table with wine bottles and glasses, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background. 1
A person standing among large wooden barrels in a storage area with industrial equipment in the background. 2
A group of people dining outdoors in a vineyard with tables and umbrellas. 3
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By Hop n Grape Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is $126 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • With a winemaker or local legend as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture some great vineyard photos.

    During your full day tour you visit 4-6 wineries which could include a local brewery (depending on the preferences of the group), with over 40 cellar doors to choose from, if you’ve got a favorite we’ll do our best to get you there. We generally focus on a new Zealand family owned vineyards and wineries but can also visit the small boutique and organic vineyards.

    This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay, Fromm and Hans Herzog. If Cloudy Bay is a must see then please book our Gourmet Gold Tour or a Private Wine tour

    Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight and is at your own cost. There is opportunity to visit the Makana Chocolate Shop.

    Visit 4-6 wineries.

Activity location

  • Lawson’s Dry Hills
    • 238 Alabama Road
    • 7242, Blenheim, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lawson’s Dry Hills
    • 238 Alabama Road
    • 7242, Blenheim, New Zealand

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Departure Time: 10:30

  • Earn $7.58
  • Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes6h 30m
    6h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30AM
Price details
$126.34 x 2 Adults$252.68
Total
Price is $252.68

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Vineyard Lunch stop during the tour - lunch at your own cost
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Free door-to-door collection and drop off from Blenheim/Renwick areas
  • Inclusions
    All wine tasting fees
  • Exclusions
    Lunch - at your own cost on the day
  • Exclusions
    Note: We encourage our guests to have a good breakfast before the wine tour.
  • Exclusions
    Picton, Havelock, Rarangi, Hawkesbury & Waihopai transfers may be available with additional charge
  • Exclusions
    Cloudy Bay wine tasting. Cloudy Bay experience is included in both our Gourmet Gold, Private Tours.

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lawson’s Dry Hills

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
We begin the day by talking about the Marlborough wine industry, with informative vineyard stroll tasting the grapes and an ultra premium wine tasting at a boutique winery. Lawson's Dry Hills Wines showcases the unique characteristics of the region's terroir through their elegant and expressive wines. Their commitment to sustainable practices and innovation further contributes to their reputation as a respected and sought-after winery.

Allan Scott Family Winemakers

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This is one of our favourite winery restaurants that we often stop at to enjoy a relaxed gourmet lunch.

Ant Moore Wines

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
If you enjoy beer, cider or wine, we can finish the tour relaxing at our favourite local DNA brewery. It is an opportunity to taste local hand-crafted, and award winning beers! If you don't want to taste the beer, they also have award-winning Ant Moore wines.

Makana Confections

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
If you like Chocolate then a stop at Makana confectionary is a must.

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Fantastic wine and food and is one of our preferred lunch restaurants on the tour depending on the weather and the size of the group.

Framingham Wines

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit a very unique organic wine producer. Potentially enjoy a behind the scenes tour of their wine cellar with an in-depth explanation of the winemaking process. Enjoy a tailor made wine tasting of a selection of their wines.

Location

Activity location

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    Lawson’s Dry Hills
    • 238 Alabama Road
    • 7242, Blenheim, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lawson’s Dry Hills
    • 238 Alabama Road
    • 7242, Blenheim, New Zealand

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