Private Marlborough Wine, Gourmet & Scenic Tour from Blenheim
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Light activity: mostly seated in the vehicle with short, gentle walks at vineyards, farm park and museum
Overview
Spend six hours discovering Marlborough’s vineyards, gourmet producers and coastal lookouts with a local chauffeur-guide. This private tour mixes wine tastings, fresh seafood, Peter Jackson’s aviation museum and a hands-on family farm stop—customized to your tastes.
Private Marlborough Wine, Gourmet & Scenic Tour from Blenheim
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You step into the back of a comfortable six-seat vehicle and the day opens like a panorama—vines sliding past in neat rows, hills dipping toward silver water, and the guide folding stories into each turn of the road. The Marlborough region doesn’t hide its strengths: brilliant light for grapes, shorelines that flirt with the horizon, and chefs who turn local produce into straightforward delights. This private, full-day tour from Blenheim stitches those parts together—wineries, a family farm park, Peter Jackson’s aviation collection, and coastal lookouts that peer into the Marlborough Sounds.
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Adventure Tips
Pace your tastings
Sip sparingly at each cellar door and request palate cleansers—small bites or water—so you can enjoy multiple wineries without palate fatigue.
Book lunch in advance
If you want a sit-down restaurant lunch at a popular winery, ask your guide to reserve a table to avoid waiting times.
Wear stable shoes
Cellar doors and farm tracks are often gravel or grass—closed-toe shoes will keep you comfortable and safe during brief walks.
Bring sun protection
Marlborough gets strong sun; pack sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses even on cool days to avoid burning during outdoor stops.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Kārēarea (New Zealand falcon)
- New Zealand fur seal near coastal headlands
History
Marlborough’s wine industry expanded rapidly from the 1970s, turning fertile alluvial plains into internationally recognized vineyards and cellars.
Conservation
Many producers here use sustainable viticulture and water-management practices; respect private vineyards and stay on marked paths to reduce soil compaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sunscreen & hat
Protects you during outdoor vineyard stops and lookouts under strong Marlborough sun.
summer specific
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Useful for gravel cellar doors, farm park pathways and short walks.
Light daypack
Carries water, camera, and any purchases from cellar doors or artisans.
spring specific
Polarizing filter for camera or sunglasses
Reduces glare on water and helps capture richer colors at lookouts and lakeside tasting areas.
summer specific