Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington: Wine Tasting at Local Vineyards & Scenic Views

Indulge in a half-day Martinborough winery tour from Wellington. Sample exclusive wines at Poppies and Moy Hall, and enjoy the scenic views from Remutaka Summit. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Remutaka Hill - Experience a comfortable journey in a private vehicle with insightful commentary from a professional local driver. Departing from Wellington, the route follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and crosses the Remutaka Ranges, with scenic stops at the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Remutaka Summit.
  • C’est Cheese - If time…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Wine tasting
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Tour escort/host/driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch is not included in this tour but optional vineyard cafe lunch available at guest’s expense.
Additional Information

Join a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand’s top wine destinations.
Starting from Wellington, the tour travels along the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and crosses the Remutaka Ranges, with a scenic stop at the Summit (555m). In the Wairarapa valley, the charming winery town of Martinborough awaits, where participants will visit…

Location
Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cable Street
The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michael_r
Jan 31, 2026
Fun Wine Tour of the Martinborough Area - Informative tour which included the history of the area. Stops at three beautiful vineyards. Very well organized.
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Kate_m
Jan 24, 2026
Wonderful - Really lovely tour. Great scenery, knowledgeable guide and all the vineyards were wonderful. Lovely lunch at the second vineyard made the day well rounded.
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781belindad
Jan 19, 2026
A definite must do experience. - It was a great day. The group I was with were all so friendly ( it can be a bit scared being on your own) & inclusive. Gary, the tour guide, was lovely - knowledgeable, patient, funny. He explained some of the history of Wellington, its rivers & his love of fly fishing! Te Hera winery was the best experience. The owner, John Douglas, was brilliant. Explained all about how he makes the wine. Not at all about the big sell. Very entertaining & slightly bonkers. We got to taste the wine in its earlier stages & then as it will finally be bottled which was so interesting. The highlight of the tour. We had lunch at Palliser after the tasting run by Belen, previously a sommelier from Bolivia, who was warm, welcoming & obviously loves the product. Lunch was delicious and I’m sure we’d still be there if Gary hadn’t managed to get us back on the bus. C’est Cheese in Featherston was a lovely stop off on the way home. All in all, a wonderful day. I couldn’t recommend the tour & Gary more highly.
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Connector01099220843
Jan 18, 2026
Wonderful Wine Day - We were picked up on time by Athena and then picked up another couple of ladies. Off to 3 wineries in the Martinborough area with a very knowledgeable and passionate lady giving us local history as well as a bit about herself. We went to Poppies winery first and omg we all loved the tastings and it’s a stunning set up. Next to Moy Hall and we purchased lunch to go with the tastings. We got on well with our new friends and had a lovely hour there. Onto Palliser Wines and yet another beautiful setting and delicious wine. Onto the way back we stopped at a cheese shop. Athena was a great driver and lovely lady. All in all it was a great day and definitely recommend:)
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Emhanguy
Jan 11, 2026
Martinborough Wines - Simon picked us up right at cruise port and took us on a lovely tour of three wineries in the Martinborough region. Poppies, Moy Hall, and Palliser. All three were wonderful!
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Emzc2023
Jan 11, 2026
The Best of Martinborough! - Our tour operator Simon was amazing! Local and winery knowledge was undeniable and delivered with absolute charisma. Would highly highly recommend.
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Vicki_k
Jan 6, 2026
Great experience - Our tour guide Simon was so friendly, professional and made the day fun. Very beautiful scenery. Very informative.
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Eunice_m
Jan 3, 2026
Awesome day in wine country - Great background on the history of NZ, Wellington and the Martinborough wine region. Our guide, Athena, was a wealth of information. Would highly recommend. Cheese shop was a treat. Definitely get a toastie for the ride home.
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Udayakosgallana
Dec 30, 2025
Excellent wine tasting tour - Our family had an incredible time on this wine tasting tour! A huge thank you to Gary, our driver and guide, for making the day so special. He was incredibly informative and shared so much interesting knowledge about the area. We also really appreciated how carefully he navigated the mountain roads in the van, we felt completely safe the entire time. Highly recommend this for any family looking for a great day out
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Puja_p
Dec 28, 2025
Excellent half-day... - Excellent half-day Martinborough winery tour from Wellington. Simon was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and incredibly helpful throughout. Loved the tastings, the scenic drive, and the bonus cheese and chocolate stop.
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up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).