Martinborough wineries and south Wairarapa coast tour
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Offered in: English
Overview
Discover the stunning landscapes, wines and local foodie experiences on a 10-hour tour of the Wairarapa region. Enjoy breathtaking views combined with cheese, chocolate, wine and more!Begin traveling northeast, following the Hutt River into the Hutt Valley to visit the Kaitoke Regional Park where you'll cross a swinging bridge and walk through the original native rainforest. This is followed by a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, including a stop at the Summit for panoramic views.Then, descend into the Wairarapa region, passing through Featherston for a cheese tasting at C’est Cheese and into Greytown for a chocolate tasting at Schoc Chocs before arriving in the quaint winery town of Martinborough. Here you will visit award-winning wineries and enjoy samples of their world renowned wines before a sumptuous lunch at a vineyard restaurant.Next, your tour heads to the rugged south Wairarapa coast and Cape Palliser. Following the edge of the coast, you'll receive unstoppable views of the Bay before reaching the rural fishing village of Ngawi. Marvel at the North Island's largest permanent fur seal colony and test your fitness on a climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse.After working up an appetite, take a short walk along the edge of Lake Onoke (Lake Ferry), hear about its history and sit down at the historic lake Ferry Hotel for dinner. Your tour will return to Wellington via the Remutakas and State Highway 2 for an 8.00pm drop off.
What's included
Driver guideDriver guide
What's Not included
Where
Wellington, New Zealand
Meeting point:
This tour includes optional hotel pickup and drop off from selected centrally located Wellington hotels or the Cruise ship terminal. If you do not wish to receive pickup service, or are located outside central Wellington, you will meet at the Wellington i-SITE (111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand). You will choose your pickup location at booking.
What To Expect
- Discover the stunning landscapes of the Wairarapa region on a full-day guided tour
- Visit the Kaitoke Regional Park and experience spectacular views over the Remutaka Ranges
- Taste Featherston cheese at C’est Cheese and Greytown chocolate at Schoc Chocs
- Sip on on award-winning wines at the Martinborough vineyards
- Enjoy a classic Kiwi-style dinner in a rural country hotel
From
US$ 198