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Cross the Rimutaka Hill into Wairarapa for a compact day of vineyard visits, tasting paddles and a town-square lunch in Martinborough. This guided day trip pairs scenic backroads with boutique cellar doors and local food stops.
Cross the Rimutaka Hill into Wairarapa for a compact day of vineyard visits, tasting paddles and a town-square lunch in Martinborough. This guided day trip pairs scenic backroads with boutique cellar doors and local food stops.
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Operated by Ka Rawe Tours · Martinborough, Wellington Region
You leave Wellington, the bus easing up and over the Rimutaka Hill as scrubby ridges and sheep-patched paddocks push in around you. By mid-morning the landscape opens to low, wind-sculpted vines; the air here is drier and warmer than Wellington’s, a microclimate that lets Pinot Noir ripen with a clarity you can taste in a first sip.
easy.
7 hours.
Light activity; suitable for people comfortable with short walks and standing during tastings
Pickup is typically at 217 Wakefield Street in central Wellington; confirm your chosen pick-up when booking.
Lunch is not included—there’s time for a sit-down meal in Martinborough and the guide will point out recommended options.
Yes, non-drinkers can enjoy the scenery and food stops; infants are allowed but must sit on laps and be supervised.
The itinerary lists wheelchair-accessible sites and vehicles, but accessibility can vary by cellar door—advise the operator of needs when booking.
Martinborough was laid out around a central square in the late 19th century and later shifted from pastoral farming toward high-quality viticulture in the late 20th century.
Many local wineries practice sustainable vineyard management and minimal-intervention winemaking; visitors are encouraged to minimize waste and respect private vineyard property.
Ka Rawe Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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