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Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour with Explore Marlborough - Blenheim

Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour with Explore Marlborough

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

6–7 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for basic fitness; casual riders welcome especially with E-Bikes

Overview

Cycle through Marlborough’s famed vineyards at your own pace with Explore Marlborough’s full-day self-guided biking wine tour. Enjoy quiet country roads, top cellar doors, and the freedom to craft your perfect wine country day.

Rapaura, Marlborough

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour - Full Day

Explore at your own pace! • Free Shuttle Service • Fun for all ages

Guided Tour

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About This Adventure

Explore wineries all day long at your own pace!

When you ride with us

  • Complementary pick up and drop off service (full day)
  • Glide between vineyards using our brand new E-Bikes!
  • Local Recommendations: wineries, lunch & everything in between
  • Easy-to-follow map and our expert guides' curated routes
  • Bottle Service! Your wine will be waiting at the end of your ride (full day)
  • Helmet, lock, high-vis vest & a basket to carry all your gear

About

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality equipment and send you on your way with all the recommendations, tips and hints you need to craft your own unforgettable Marlborough wine adventure.

Trip Details

Duration 7 Hour Hire

Includes Bike with basket, helmet, lock, high visibility vest, map

Availability 7 days a week - Year round

Complementary Pick Up & Drop off Transport from Blenheim/Renwick accommodation is included or you can collect your bikes from our base at The Vines Village (193 Rapaura Rd)

Drop your bike back to us at our base at The Vines Village (193 Rapaura Rd) and we drop you back to your pick up point. (Full Day)

Winery Visits We suggest you aim to fit in 5 winery visits with a lunch stop. But if you’re up for it, you can fit in as many as you like.

Group Size We can accommodate groups of all sizes

Bottle Service Order any bottle, at any winery and we'll have it picked up and ready for you to take home at the end of your day out! (Full Day)

Difficulty Low – the terrain is gentle, the pace is leisurely and we can recommend a route that allows you to stick to bike paths and quiet country roads.

Our Rates

Adult Bikes: $60.00 (ages 13yrs+)

Adult Tandem: $120.00 (2 people)

Adult Electric Bikes: $120.00 (ages 13yrs+)

Child Bikes: $30.00 (ages 8-12yrs old or 120-145cm)

Children Tag-along Bikes: $20.00 (ages 3-7yrs or 95cm-120cm)

Kid's Trailers: $20.00 (ages under 5yrs)

Baby Seats: $10.00 (ages under 4 yrs)

Adventure Tips

Wear a helmet at all times

Safety first—helmets are provided and essential for riding on mixed rural roads.

Reserve your bike early

E-bikes and tandems are popular and limited; book ahead to secure preferred options.

Bring a refillable water bottle

Stay hydrated while cycling and touring wineries in warm weather.

Plan your lunch stop

Choose from local cafes or winery restaurants to fuel your ride midday.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Fantail (Pīwakawaka), known for its energetic flight pattern
  • New Zealand bellbird, whose melodic calls add to vineyard ambiance

History

Marlborough's vineyards rose to prominence in the 1970s, transforming this agricultural landscape into New Zealand’s largest wine-growing region.

Conservation

Many wineries adopt sustainable growing practices to protect soil health and local waterways, preserving the region's natural beauty.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Helmet

Essential

Protects your head and is included in rental—always wear it.

Sunscreen

Essential

Essential to prevent sunburn during long exposure on the bike.

summer specific

Water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated throughout your ride and tastings.

Comfortable shoes

Essential

Gives stability and comfort for pedals and walking in winery cellars.