Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast: Scenic Wine Tastings and Sightseeing in Wellington

Embark on a full-day tour in Wellington, exploring the scenic Martinborough wineries and the wild coast. Enjoy wine tastings, visit a seal colony, and marvel at the breathtaking views from Cape Palliser Lighthouse.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kaitoke Regional Park - Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Optional visit to Rivendell LOTR film site also available.
  • Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke - Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
  • C’est Cheese -…
What's Included
  • Local accommodation or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Local driver guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Wine tasting fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch (main dish and one drink)
  • Dinner (main dish and one drink)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

An experienced local guide will provide narration throughout this full-day tour, which includes a picturesque drive over the Remutaka Ranges, wine tastings at some of Martinborough’s wineries, lunch at a vineyard restaurant, and a trip to the southern Wairarapa coast. There you’ll explore the raw coastal town of Ngawi, see the largest permanent seal…

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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Elvaellen_k
Feb 7, 2026
A most marvelous, memorable day with Phil - Our tour to Martinborough with Phil exceeded our expectations. Every aspect of the day was beyond memorable....a walk in a beautiful rain forest, watching baby seal pups play on a remote rocky beach, and driving through gorgeous mountain passes and along the.stunning shore line. And then there was the food! A wonderful wine tasting and lunch at Poppies in Martinborough, the best fish and chips we ever had at The Lake Ferry Hotel, a cheese tasting, and a most enjoyable and unique chocolate tasting. In all aspects, Phil went above and beyond. We loved every minute. Highly recommend!
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Donald_r
Feb 1, 2026
Great scenic and cultural overview - Tour contained a lot of different experiences from tasting artisian cheeses and chocolates, wine tastings and scenic tours of the landscapes and coasts near Wellington. Highlight was seeing the seal colony. Phil provided a lot of information and tour was well paced
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Vincent_a
Jan 24, 2026
Breathtaking views and yummy foodie tour! - 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 the mountain range is breathtaking. The stop at a quasi rain forest was educational and a welcome stop. The fur seal colony and the Cape Pallister lighthouse are definitely highlights of this tour, imho.
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Fionamh495zn
Jan 17, 2026
Wonderful NZ experience - Excellent trip. Amazing scenery and wine at Poppy’s winery. Phil is a fantastic guide and very safe driver.
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David_p
Jan 13, 2026
Great Tour - Great Tour with Michael. Excellent wine tasting and lunch at Poppies and dinner at The Royal Hotel. Enjoyed the seals, lighthouse and views along the beach.
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Virginia_b
Dec 13, 2025
Breath taking vista's. ... - Breath taking vista's. From rainforest to lunch in a vineyard, dinner oveooming a lake and the wild coast for the seal colony. Sample cheese and oh the chocolates. Wear walking shoes and enjoy the day.
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Coastal28482494965
Dec 7, 2025
Would do it again! - Had a great time. Pleasant small group - good size to be able to chat with people. Nice variety of activities. Loved ending up with dinner on the water.
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David_r
Dec 6, 2025
There was a wide variety... - There was a wide variety of landscapes, delicious wine, and local food options. The sea lions and light tower were amazing.
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John_b
Nov 30, 2025
Great day! - Hands down, best tour I’ve taken in Wellington. Scenic drives, wine and cheese tastings, chocolates, really nice lunch at the winery. Dinner on the coast was fun and laidback. Alistair was very informative and kept us engaged. He did a great job explaining things, as well as being personable which we appreciated. Good job!
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Brandi_p
Nov 17, 2025
Great balance of nature and culture! - What a wonderful day trip! Terrific balance of nature and culture with a short walk in the woods and suspension bridge, cheese, chocolate, lunch and wine tastings, lovely views and coastal visit, seals, and more. Philip is a terrific, knowledgeable guide and a fantastic source of information and tips about the community and the city.
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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).