"Pinot to Palliser tour" - Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting
Overview
Let us take you on an impressively scenic road out to the southern coast of New Zealand's North Island. We'll drive to the coast and then to Cape Palliser, the southernmost point of the North Island. We'll drive along the coast and have spectacular views of the open sea and maybe even the South Island. We'll see unusual land formations, drive through the unique fishing village of Ngawi, last the fur seal colony and then get to Cape Palliser where, if you are up for it, we'll climb the 253 steps to the lighthouse. Then we double back to Lake Ferry for lunch at the historic Lake Ferry Hotel. To complete the day we return to Martinborough to taste pinot noir at a Martinborough winery.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Wine tasting at rural vineyard
- Fully driven
- Pick up from Martinborough accommodation or Featherston Train Station
- Tea or coffee
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Return transfer from/to Greytown, Featherston and from/to Featherston station from Wellington ($40)
Meeting and Pickup
We include a pick up from Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston, and Featherston station for guests coming from Wellington. Guests wanting transfers from further away should make contact with us first before booking.
What To Expect
Be collected in one of our luxury vehicles from your Martinborough accommodation or Featherston train station and start your journey through idyllic countryside as you make your way to the stunning coastline. Stop at Ngawi fishing village and hear about 'Babe' the iconic pink bulldozer before heading around the coast to the iconic Cape Palliser Lighthouse and if you're up for it walk up for breathtaking views and photo opportunities - on a fine day you can see mountains of the South Island. There are incredible photo opportunities all along the coast. Enjoy an alfresco lunch consisting of freshly cooked fish and chips, salad and condiments, and fresh bread rolls. Vegetarian option available. Returning back towards town you will stop at the historic Lake Ferry Hotel for a tea or coffee and to complete the tour you will stop at a rural vineyard to taste their line-up of gold award winning wines.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Wine tasting at rural vineyard.
- Fully driven.
- Pick up from Martinborough accommodation or Featherston Train Station.
- Tea or coffee.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Return transfer from/to Greytown, Featherston and from/to Featherston station from Wellington ($40).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the "Pinot to Palliser tour" - Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for “Pinot to Palliser tour” – Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Wine tasting at rural vineyard
- Fully driven
- Pick up from Martinborough accommodation or Featherston Train Station
- Tea or coffee
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Return transfer from/to Greytown, Featherston and from/to Featherston station from Wellington ($40)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
