Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour
Description
Enjoy a 5 hour return guided tour over the Remutaka Ranges to the Wairarapa region, home of some world class culinary producers. The Wairarapa is an hour's drive north east of Wellington over the spectacular Remutaka Ranges. The drive includes a sightseeing stop at the 555m high Summit for amazing views.
The first foodie stop on the other side of the mountain range is at C'est Cheese factory and cafe where the tour will include a tasting platter of locally made cheeses. Next we continue up State Highway 2 to Greytown for a tasting of some of chocolatier Murray Langham's amazing chocolate range at Schoc Chocolates. Our third stop is in the world class wine region of Martinborough famous for it's pinot noir. Enjoy a tasting flight at one of the finest local wineries.
The final stop is at the Martinborough Memorial Square in the centre of town and allows for guests to tailor the tour for their own tastes. Guests may choose one final tasting stop from Olivo extra virgin and infused olive oils, Martinborough craft brewery paddles, a local vineyard or cafe lunch, The Martinborough Sweet Shop or the Wine Bank. This final stop is seasonal, subject to availability and at the guests expense.
The tour then returns via the Remutaka Incline back to Wellington city centre.
Included
Tasting fees are included at C'est Cheese (cheese), Schoc Chocolates (chocolate) and at the winery in Martinborough (wine).
The tour includes a complimentary pick up and drop off service from centrally located Wellington hotels, the cruise terminal and Wellington i-SITE Tour Pick Up Zone.
The tour includes a fully licensed local guide and private car or mini-van transportation for the duration of the tour.
Excluded
Any purchases or tasting fees at the optional fourth stop at Olivo, Martinborough Brewery, Martinborough Sweet Shop, The Wine Bank or a local vineyard or cafe are EXCLUDED from your tour fee.
Know before you go
A driver's license or passport as ID.