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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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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P
Nov 9, 2025
Great trip, well planned - The tour was great and I highly recommend it. The start time is very reasonable, and yet we covered lots of ground. The tour is well planned and Phil was great at time-keeping without making the group feel too rushed. The lunch (Poppies) and dinner (Lake Ferry Hotel) were really good. Poppies made great effort to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for. I even got cheese without animal rennet. C'est Cheese also had many cheese options with no animal rennet. The chocolate tasting was fun too. The amazing views along the way and stop to see fur seals were highlights for me. Even though the stairs to the lighthouse were tough (I'm not very fit), the views from the top were so worth it. Also, I'm often anxious about bathroom stops, but Phil made sure we had enough stops and even advised on expected cleanliness, especially in the more remote areas. Overall, it's a good day trip to get a lot done!
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Agaizabella
Nov 9, 2025
Highly recommend this memorable adventure with Zozo - I highly recommend this trip with Zozo. Amazing itinerary executed meticulously and with kind care. We visited the most beautiful sites that represent this region. Our tour guide/driver, Phil, was extremely knowledgable, shared lots of detail and stories about the sites we visited and passed by. Phil was well organized, supportive and kind. Lots of fun and memories. Thank you!
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Alan_g
Oct 31, 2025
We had an excellent... - We had an excellent experience with this tour. I would highly recomend this tour to anyone visiting Wellington.
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James_p
Oct 17, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent full day tour with diverse activities. Went to a rain forest, cheese shop, chocolate tasting, lunch at a winery with tasting, drive to the coast to see seals and dinner. Phil provided lots of information and picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel. Interesting and tasty day.
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Jessicabg9890jc
Oct 5, 2025
Worth every penny! - A perfect way to see the area surrounding Wellington. Phil is very knowledgeable and his disposition made for a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Lunch, dinner, wine, cheese and chocolate tasting were wonderful and the views at the fishing village and seal colony were spectacular.
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Peterb748
Oct 2, 2025
Do not miss this one - worth every cent. - A brilliant day with Phil - a wide range of experiences, wonderful food, expert information, just the right amount of talking (Phil didn't feel he had to fill every silence as some tour guides want to). We loved climbing up to the lighthouse, seeing all the seals, quick walk through the national parks, seeing rugged coastlines . . . . and did I mention the beautiful local produce . . . . thank you for giving us this memory.
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Erichschmidt737
Sep 14, 2025
Above and beyond - We had the most amazing experience on our tour with Mike! He went above and beyond, even stopping at a WETA cave after the tour had officially ended just to show our kids. It was such a special and unexpected moment that made the day truly unforgettable. Our kids loved it so much that they immediately asked if we could go on another tour with Mike. Best experience ever – highly recommend!
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Lucabu151du
Sep 10, 2025
Best tour south coast - Very nice Tour High recommended. The Guide is super nice and explain all the places that you will visit. Best tour regards south coast
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Ambassador616698
Aug 24, 2025
What an amazing day - Phillip did a great job in not only providing great history but taking us to the most amazing and beautiful places. We did chocolate and wine tasting. Took a ride along the beautiful coast. Took in breathtaking views from the lighthouse. But my favorite part of the tour was the fur seal colony. Great tour!
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From $209
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).