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

Schedule: 1000 - 2000 (10 hours)

Group Size: 2 - 11

About

The tour departs from Wellington CBD and travels northeast, 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 experiences and sample their world-renowned wines before a sumptuous lunch at a vineyard restaurant.

The tour then heads to the rugged south Wairarapa coast and Cape Palliser. The tour follows the edge of the coast, providing unstoppable views of the Bay before exploring the rural fishing village of Ngawi with its iconic tractors hauling fishing boats up the beach. Test your fitness on a climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse that provides epic sweeping sea views.

After working up an appetite take a short walk along the edge of Lake Onoke (Lake Ferry) and hear about its history whilst local fisherman haul in their catches fresh from the ocean and sit down at the historic lake Ferry Hotel for dinner.

The tour then returns to Wellington via the Remutakas and State Highway 2 for an 8:00pm drop off.

Tour includes

• Tour includes lunch, dinner and all tasting fees.
• Complimentary pick up and drop off from i-SITE, Cruise Terminal or selected centrally located hotels.
• Professional and fully licensed driver guides.
• Live commentary on board.
• Private transportation for the duration of the tour (private vehicle).
• We typically use our fleet of Mercedes 12-seat Sprinters. Smaller or supplementary vehicles used when required.

Meeting Point:

If you haven’t booked your hotel yet, our 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 starts.

What to Bring

• Please bring a jacket and comfortable sturdy shoes for the coastal section of the tour.