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Customize a private Marlborough winery tour that moves at your pace — boutique cellar doors, organic vineyards, and a lunch stop in the sun-soaked Awatere Valley. Ideal for families or groups wanting a personalized tasting day.
Customize a private Marlborough winery tour that moves at your pace — boutique cellar doors, organic vineyards, and a lunch stop in the sun-soaked Awatere Valley. Ideal for families or groups wanting a personalized tasting day.
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Operated by Hop n Grape Tours · Blenheim, Marlborough
Warm sun lifts the low hills of Marlborough as the tour vehicle eases out of Blenheim and into rows of silver-green vines. The air smells faintly of crushed herbs and salt from nearby Cook Strait; vineyard rows run like neatly scored lines across the landscape. A private winery tour here moves at the pace you choose — linger over a cellar-door tasting, slip behind the scenes in a boutique producer, or take a brief detour to a cliff-top viewpoint above the Awatere Valley.
easy.
6 hours.
Light; suitable for most fitness levels with only short walks at wineries
Yes—this private tour includes tasting fees at the selected wineries as stated in the inclusions.
Yes—this private option is suitable for families; the operator can tailor stops to be child-friendly and choose wineries that welcome children.
Yes—pickups can be arranged to work around Picton cruise-ship arrival and departure times if you provide your schedule in advance.
A lunch stop is included in the itinerary but meal cost is at your own expense; guides can recommend or reserve suitable lunch venues depending on group size.
Commercial viticulture in Marlborough expanded rapidly in the late 20th century; Sauvignon Blanc became the region’s signature grape and put Marlborough on the international wine map.
Many producers in Marlborough focus on sustainable practices—look for organic or biodiversity-minded vineyards to reduce water use and support soil health.
Hop n Grape Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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