11 Martinborough Wine Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · from $114Our pick

Travel from Wellington to Martinborough in a small group of up to 11, crossing the Remutaka Ranges with local commentary. Visit three wineries for included tastings, with guides such as Simon, Athena, and Gary sharing wine, Māori, and regional stories. Lunch and optional cheese purchases cost extra.

“We visited three wineries with an easy drive from Wellington. We started with Moy Hall where we had a lovely lunch, but the wine tasting while we are was rather odd. The best wine tasting experience was at Pallister Estate which provided plenty of information about each of 5 wines. Finally, our last stop was Grava which served the wine but provided no information. The best part of the experience was a our diverse, but convivial group.”

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2.Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $225

You’ll travel with a small group of up to 11 from Wellington through Kaitoke forest and the Remutaka Ranges to Greytown, Martinborough, and the Wairarapa coast. Guides such as Phil, Michael, and Alistair lead the day, with wine, lunch, chocolate, fur seals, a lighthouse, and dinner included.

“A great way to see many sights on the way to Cape Pallister. We enjoyed it all: the foodie bits with a wine tasting stop at a top-rated vineyard, the chocolate tasting challenge, and a tasty meal for dinner on the way back. The scenery through Read more”

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3.Martinborough Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 5h 30m · from $114

Travel from Wellington to Martinborough with a local guide such as Phil, Simon, or Michael. Cross the Remutaka Ranges, stop for valley views, and taste wines at three wineries. The 5.5-hour tour suits adults short on time, with pickup, tastings, and return transport included.

“Athina the guide was really good - provided lots of history on the drive and really engaging as a person. Can’t fault her. Wineries were good and provided a good option for lunch.”

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4.Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $111

Leave Wellington by van, cross the Remutaka Ranges, and sample local cheese at C'est Cheese, unusual chocolates at Schoc, and Martinborough wine at Moy Hall Vineyard. Guides such as Phil, Tracy, Gary, and Simon add local stories. Lunch is optional and costs extra.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Very nice tour. Enjoyed the tastings. Wish beer was offered with cheese stop.”

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5.Chefs Private Martinborough Wine Tour with lunch from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $297

Join chef and guide Aaron for a private, food-focused day from Wellington to Martinborough. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle, stop at the Remutaka Summit, visit three wineries, taste selected Pinot Noirs, enjoy lunch at Coney Wines, and explore Martinborough town.

“Really wonderful day out with Aaron. Personable, engaging and knowledgeable. Had sorted out a personalised itinerary of great vineyards and (truly fantastic) food which was amongst the best I have tasted in a month touring New Zealand. Read more”

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6.Self Guided Martinborough Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $55Best value

Start at Green Jersey Cycle Tours in Martinborough, pick up a bicycle and helmet, then set your own route through nearby wineries and olive groves. Expect lunch, free wine collection, and a relaxed private outing, with tasting fees paid separately and e-bikes sometimes available.

“Was a great experience. Renting bikes was the way to go. Package was awesome including a lunch at a winery -Poppies did not disappoint! Great location, professional and relaxed process. I would bring my own biking helmet next time even though they are provided.”

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7.Martinborough Wine and Food Tour with Lunch from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $200

Travel from Wellington over the Remutaka Ranges with a local guide such as Phil, then taste cheese, wine, olive oil, chocolate and craft beer around Martinborough. A winery lunch, small groups of up to 11, and hotel pickup make this a full, food-focused day in the Wairarapa.

“It was excellent and memorable. Very recommended tour. Loved the cheese, wine and chocolate tasting. Our tour guide Phil is very kind and accommodating and on time. He explained well and very friendly.”

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8.Martinborough Winery and South Wairarapa Wild Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 10 hours · from $229

Spend 10 hours with a small group of up to 11, crossing the Remutaka Ranges for cheese, chocolate, Martinborough wine and a vineyard lunch. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Phil, Simon or Michael, then leads you to Ngawi, Cape Palliser Lighthouse, Lake Ōnoke and dinner.

“We absolutely loved our tour with tourguide Phil. We saw so many beautiful and off-the-beaten-path places, and had such marvelous food along the way! Phil was informative and helpful at all times. The small size of the group created a genial time, too.”

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9.Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $217

Spend 7.5 hours touring Martinborough with a WSET3 qualified guide, usually John, and visit five leading wineries. Expect barrel tasting at Palliser Estate, vineyard time at Ata Rangi, flagship wines, winery stories, lunch, and private transport tailored to your tastes.

“John was brilliant his knowledge of wine, the vines and the processes was exceptional. He's a down to earth tour guide who knows the area as its his own back yard! Cant speak more highly of him! Cheers John we thoroughly enjoyed the experience”

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10.Martinborough Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $173

Travel from Wellington to Martinborough with an English-speaking guide in a small group of up to 14. Taste wines at three boutique vineyards, enjoy a gourmet lunch platter at extra cost, see Lord of the Rings filming sites, and stop at C’est Cheese in Featherston. Richard has led some departures.

“expensive for what you got, and no food options. no visit to cheese shop.”

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11.Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $508

Travel privately from Wellington to Martinborough with a qualified French chef guide, such as Aaron or David when available. Taste boutique wines, meet producers, enjoy a regional lunch, and learn how Martinborough became New Zealand’s Pinot Noir country.

“This tour was the highlight of our trip thanks to David. We enjoyed chatting with him about Wellington, wine, and Martinborough. The wineries were all so much fun and we enjoyed learning from the winemakers who were so passionate about their product. And finally the lunch was spectacular! We loved visiting 3 little words for lunch. Highly recommend this tour!”

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