Marlborough Onshore Cruise: Wine Tasting and Local Delights Half-Day Tour
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Picton
Embark on a half-day Marlborough Onshore Cruise and indulge in wine tasting, local delights, cheese platters, gin tasting, and champagne-style wine tasting. Don't miss the Makana Boutique Chocolates stop!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen - Here you will taste one of the most awarded Reserve Sauvignon Blancs of Marlborough. Methode Marlborough Dawn to start the day.
- The Vines Village - Here you have a variety on offer. A great cafe if you prefer coffee, and do you love Gin? Well this is the place for you. Local gin to make your eyes water! Along with the gin for those beer fans the local brew of the Golden Mile. Want a cheese plate or taste of gourmet pate, Manuka honey or sit by the tranquil lake overlooking the rolling hills of the Richmond Ranges and the vineyards.
- Makana Confections - Savour the most delicious chocolate tasting at Makana Boutique Chocolates. Buy if you are brave and you can take packaged chocolates on board.
- Forrest Wines Cellar Door - The wineries we may visit may vary however this tour usually includes this wonderful family owned Winery where you can also enjoy a local cheese platter (and meat if option) with your wine tasting. This could be your lunch stop.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Exclusive wine-tasting experience
- Expert local guide
- Comfortable transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore the Marlborough region and savor the prize-winning vintages from the local vineyards. The three-hour experience is adaptable to accommodate the 25-minute travel to and from the area relative to your vessel. You’ll likely have the opportunity to visit a pair of wineries, sample a regional cheese assortment, and possibly partake in Gin or Methode Traditionelle tastings, which are akin to champagne. A visit to Makana Boutique Chocolates is a popular choice before returning to Picton.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Location
Picton isite Visitor Information Centre
Cruise bus shuttles will bring you into the Info. Centre bus stop. Get off bus & turn right & about 3 metres away we will be standing near a red canopy with a signboard with your name. Follow the blue line on the footpath. Look for our signboard with your name. We return you to the same bus stop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sapphire
Apr 12, 2018
Treated like royalty - Highly recommend this lovely and thrilling Marlborough experience.
Pamela from 'Your local chauffeur' is very friendly. She goes above and beyond to ensure you are enjoying every moment. Travel in comfort between selected award-winning wineries for indulging Wine 'Tastings'.
The captain Micheal from 'Pelorus jet' has your heart pumping with a whizzing tour fit to entertain all.
With food to fuel the soul, this day will leave your face sore from all the smiling.
Take the leap!
Book today, there's no other tour that will compare.
Mr & Mrs Bristowe
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