Feel the turbocharged rush of a Ford Mustang EcoBoost as you carve through Marlborough’s vineyards and coastline. Julian’s Dream Cars offers a self-drive experience that blends power, style, and scenic freedom.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–7 days
Fitness Level
No physical exertion required beyond normal driver stamina and alertness.
Wildlife
History
Marlborough has a rich winemaking tradition dating back to the 19th century and is the birthplace of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Conservation
The region emphasizes sustainable viticulture and coastal preservation to maintain the integrity of its natural landscapes.
Julian's Dream Cars
Feel the turbocharged rush of a Ford Mustang EcoBoost as you carve through Marlborough’s vineyards and coastline. Julian’s Dream Cars offers a self-drive experience that blends power, style, and scenic freedom.
Julian's Dream Cars is a Marlborough-based transport and touring company offering luxury chauffeured transfers, bespoke winery tours, discovery day trips, and premium self-drive vehicles. Located in Marlborough, New Zealand, the company provides fixed airport transfers to and from Blenheim Marlborough Airport, chauffeured 5-hour and 7-hour winery experiences visiting multiple wineries (and a chocolate factory on the 7-hour tour), and full-day Marlborough discovery trips that include Kaikoura whale watching or the Queen Charlotte Loop drive. Vehicles include luxury chauffeured cars and self-drive options such as the Audi A8 L and the Ford Mustang EcoBoost Convertible, allowing guests to choose a private chauffeur or a self-drive experience.
Professional chauffeurs handle logistics for guided winery tours and transfers, enabling visitors to relax, taste wine, and enjoy scenic drives without driving themselves. The Kaikoura whale-watching day trip departs from Picton or Blenheim and combines marine wildlife viewing with a winery tasting and leisurely return drive. The Queen Charlotte Loop itinerary features scenic stops, a lunch in Havelock, visits to the Pelorus River, two winery tastings, and a chocolate factory visit.
Booking options include fixed airport transfers and customizable tour durations and winery selections. Vehicles are described with features like heated and ventilated leather seats, premium sound systems, and advanced climate control for the Audi A8 L, and convertible driving for the Ford Mustang. Julian's Dream Cars focuses on tailored travel in Marlborough, providing practical, comfortable transport and curated regional experiences for wine lovers, sightseers, and travelers seeking private luxury in New Zealand's South Island.
Base Location
Marlborough, NZ
Operating from Blenheim and Picton
Tours Offered
7
From 5-hour to full-day tours
Vehicle Options
Chauffeured & Self-drive
Audi A8 L and Mustang available
Airport Transfer
Fixed Blenheim Transfers
To and from Blenheim Airport
Secure a fixed Blenheim airport transfer, reserve a chauffeured winery tour, or choose a premium self-drive car — easy online booking and tailored itineraries.
Check fuel stops in advance
Marlborough’s rural roads have limited fueling stations—plan refills carefully to avoid detours.
Use GPS or offline maps
Cell coverage can be spotty along coastal or remote vineyard routes; offline maps ensure smooth navigation.
Mind the speed limits
Respect posted limits on rural roads to stay safe and protect local wildlife frequently crossing highways.
Secure convertible top when parked
Protect the soft top from unexpected weather and theft by closing it when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Sunglasses
Protects your eyes from glare when driving with the convertible top down.
summer
Light jacket or windbreaker
Keeps you warm on cooler mornings and evenings with the top down.
spring|fall|winter
GPS or offline navigation app
Ensures reliable directions through Marlborough’s rural roads with intermittent cell coverage.
Comfortable driving gloves
Enhances grip and warmth during chilly drives.
fall|winter