Beyond the Vines Full-Day Small-Group Marlborough Wine Tour
Overview
Beyond the Vines is a full-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton or Blenheim with The Original Marlborough Wine Tours.
You visit five handpicked wineries over about 6 hours, with standard tasting fees included at every cellar door. Groups are small, up to 10 guests and occasionally 11.
Taste Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, plus Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir and some lesser-known varieties. The wineries change daily, from family-run and boutique cellar doors to larger names. Lunch is at one of them, usually Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen or Allan Scott Bistro, at your own cost.
Your guide drives, so nobody in your group has to. Our guides include a winemaker and a guide with 35 years in wine and hospitality. We are not pretentious, so it suits wine lovers and newcomers alike.
Door-to-door pickup from central Picton (9.15am to 9.30am) or central Blenheim (9.45am to 10.05am).
Marlborough's original dedicated wine tour company, since 1999, Qualmark Gold. Adults 18+.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Standard tasting fees at every winery
- Visits to five Marlborough wineries
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation
- Experienced local wine tour guide and driver
- Lunch, at your own cost at the lunch stop
- Other beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points: central Picton accommodation or the Picton i-SITE (9.15am to 9.30am); central Blenheim accommodation or the Blenheim i-SITE (9.45am to 10.05am). Waikawa included.If you are in Picton pick ups start at 9.30am ( 9.15am in the summer), we pick up at all central Picton township accommodations. If the 9.30am timeslot isn't available it means that Picton pick up is not available on the date you have requested.DO NOT book this tour if you are on a Cruise ship as it probably won't be suitable for your ship timings, please get in touch with us first
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Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen
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Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen
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Waikawa (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is for adults aged 18 and over.
- Choose the correct pickup town and time when you book: Picton 9.15am to 9.30am, or Blenheim 9.45am to 10.05am.
- Not suitable for cruise ship passengers, as the timings will not suit your ship. Book our shore excursion instead.
- Suitable for guests with limited mobility. Not wheelchair accessible.
- The wineries change daily. Tell us any requests when you book. Requests cannot be guaranteed on cruise ship days or in the busy summer season.
- Cloudy Bay limits group visits, so this tour does not visit Cloudy Bay in peak season. Our Spring Sip, Savour and Stroll tour visits Cloudy Bay.
- Lunch is at your own cost at one of the cellar doors.
- There is no dress code. Wear tidy, comfortable clothes for the weather and sensible shoes, as you may walk through a vineyard.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Standard tasting fees at every winery.
- Visits to five Marlborough wineries.
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation.
- Experienced local wine tour guide and driver.
- Lunch, at your own cost at the lunch stop.
- Other beverages.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Beyond the Vines Full-Day Small-Group Marlborough Wine Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Standard tasting fees at every winery
- Visits to five Marlborough wineries
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from central Picton or central Blenheim accommodation
- Experienced local wine tour guide and driver
- Lunch, at your own cost at the lunch stop
- Other beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is for adults aged 18 and over.
- Choose the correct pickup town and time when you book: Picton 9.15am to 9.30am, or Blenheim 9.45am to 10.05am.
- Not suitable for cruise ship passengers, as the timings will not suit your ship. Book our shore excursion instead.
- Suitable for guests with limited mobility. Not wheelchair accessible.
- The wineries change daily. Tell us any requests when you book. Requests cannot be guaranteed on cruise ship days or in the busy summer season.
- Cloudy Bay limits group visits, so this tour does not visit Cloudy Bay in peak season. Our Spring Sip, Savour and Stroll tour visits Cloudy Bay.
- Lunch is at your own cost at one of the cellar doors.
- There is no dress code. Wear tidy, comfortable clothes for the weather and sensible shoes, as you may walk through a vineyard.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
