Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington
Overview
Embark on a delightful, guided journey through Wairarapa's culinary wonders, complete with local cheeses, exquisite chocolates, and premium wines. This 5-hour round trip takes you over the breathtaking Remutaka Ranges to the heart of the Wairarapa, just an hour northeast of Wellington. Your adventure begins with a scenic pause at the 555m summit, offering stunning vistas.
Your first culinary delight awaits on the other side of the mountain range at C'est Cheese artisan deli, where you can sample some locally made cheeses. Moving on, Martinborough's renowned wine region beckons, known for its exceptional Pinot Noir. Here, savour a selection at one of the top local wineries. Your next treat awaits in Greytown, where Schoc Chocolates tempts with Murray Langham's incredible chocolate creations.
Conclude your day with a scenic return via the Remutaka Incline and back in Wellington.
What's Included
- Snacks Tasting fees are included at C'est Cheese (cheese) and Schoc Chocolates (chocolate).
- Alcoholic beverages Tasting fees are included at the winery in Martinborough (wine).
- Lunch Guests maye have lunch at their own expense at a local cafe or vineyard restaurant.
Meeting and Pickup
Optional departure times are available on selected cruise ship dates to accommodate varying arrival schedules. Zozo Travel will provide a scheduled pick-up time based on your chosen hotel. Please check your email or Viator messages for your tour details. Be ready in the hotel lobby or outside at the specified time to meet your driver-guide.For cruise terminal passengers, your driver-guide will meet you at the terminal, holding a Zozo Travel sign with your name. Kindly identify yourself to the driver-guide upon arrival.
50 Cable Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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C'est Cheese
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Schoc Chocolates
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Moy Hall Vineyard
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- One collapisble wheelchair may be stored in our tour vehicle
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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.
- Snacks. Tasting fees are included at C'est Cheese (cheese) and Schoc Chocolates (chocolate).
- Alcoholic beverages. Tasting fees are included at the winery in Martinborough (wine).
- Lunch. Guests maye have lunch at their own expense at a local cafe or vineyard restaurant.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksTasting fees are included at C'est Cheese (cheese) and Schoc Chocolates (chocolate).
- Alcoholic beveragesTasting fees are included at the winery in Martinborough (wine).
- LunchGuests maye have lunch at their own expense at a local cafe or vineyard restaurant.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- One collapisble wheelchair may be stored in our tour vehicle
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails. If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
