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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough

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Picton, New Zealand
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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.

4 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Mandarin, Japanese
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Overview

This tour is one you design yourself. Use our timetable and descriptions of venues to decide where you want to hop off. Then when you're there, most venues have special discounts for you as a passenger on Hop on Hop off.

If you’re not a drinker then there is still plenty on offer with a fantastic range of other activities such as museums, bike tours, chocolate shop, and amazing food to be sampled.

• Get to your choice of some of Marlborough's best wineries safely and with ease
• Great way to go wine tasting without a car or designated driver
• Choice of a half-day afternoon or full-day ticket
• Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Astrolabe Wines

Astrolabe Small Town Winery is an urban winery where Astrolabe makes their boutique wines. Enjoy a tasting in the barrel room of this working winery.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

42 Alfred Street

At Wine + Food Experience, enjoy personalised and self-guided wine tastings utilising dispensers. Gin, Whiskey and Beer tasting options. Platters available from the cheese and charcuterie and seafood areas.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts

A proudly locally owned and operated store, Blue Penguin New Zealand Gifts is based in Blenheim. They stock a wide range of quality gifts including New Zealand-made jewellery, hand-crafted right here in the shop studio. They also sell superb bone and New Zealand Greenstone (Jade) carvings, clothing, knitwear, luxurious NZ possum-merino woollen garments, natural beauty products, organic foods, art and much more.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Marlborough Museum

Located in Brayshaw Heritage Park, the museum is known for its wine exhibition and Wairau Boulder Bank including the famous Jim Eyles Collection.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Seymour Square

Only two minutes walk from Blenheim’s town centre, the premier park, Seymour Square, is a picturesque park of carefully tended floral gardens, a 16.5 m high historic stone clock tower and a memorial fountain, which offers a spectacular multi-coloured display at night. Subtle lighting of significant features and soft bollard lighting of pathways enhance the picturesque nature of the square. Whether picnicking, strolling or taking time out, Seymour Square offers an ideal setting. The Stop is outside the Council Building.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Brayshaw Heritage Park

Established in 1968, Brayshaw is home to a number of organisations including the Marlborough Historical Society, Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery, The Vintage Car Club of NZ and many more.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Omaka Classic cars

A unique collection of New Zealand vehicles that were popular during the 1950-1980 period, along with some special additions.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Two fascinating collections of rare aircraft brought to life in powerful displays featuring memorabilia and lifelike mannequins created by internationally famous Weta Workshop.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Wither Hills Cellar Door

They take their name from the landmark Wither Hills range that borders the vineyards and produce under the philosophy that the finest wines are always created from exceptional vineyards. Excellent lunch stop in their restaurant.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen

Enjoy a locally sourced lunch in the middle of the vines with wines from one of Marlborough’s most awarded family owned wineries.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hunter's Wines Cellar Door & Wine Shop

Positioned in the original farmhouse and retaining the original villa characteristics, Hunters have tastings inside or out in the gardens. Visit the artist in residence and a light lunch.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Fancy Cow

Delicious Italian food, great views of Marlborough and an energetic atmosphere, The Fancy Cow restaurant and pizza oven has something for everyone.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Moa Tap Room & Food Truck

Visit the award winning Moa Brewery and enjoy the view from a beautiful patio along with a tasting from their range of craft beers.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cloudy Bay

Cloudy Bay is a stunning prestige vineyard with delightful wines. Famous for its Cloudy Bay Pelorus Methode Traditionelle.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Allan Scott Family Winemakers

Allan Scott has exclusive wines and gifts, relaxing dining indoors or out, delicious seasonal menu and giant chess.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Estate Cellar Door and Winery

Jackson Estate is 100 percent kiwi-owned, with total respect for our land and focusing on low cropping levels, small batch fermentation, single vineyard fruits and minimal winemaking intervention.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Runway Cafe

A cool cafe with a big plane outside and a full bar inside! The Runway Cafe was founded in 2019 by local owners.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spy Valley Wines

Seek Spy, find why. Award winning, sustainably crafted wines that have captured the unique time and place of every harvest since 1993.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clos Henri Vineyard

Nestled in the foothills of the Wairau Valley, carved by powerful glacial and tectonic forces, the Clos Henri Estate sits upon some the Marlborough’s most fascinating soils.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Woodbourne Tavern & Motel

The Woodbourne Tavern and Motels or “the Woody” as it is known by friends and locals is a family pub and restaurant in the center of the Renwick community.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cork & Keg Pub and Motel

The Cork & Keg is an English style tavern, serving beer, cider, wine and great heart food. They boast a warm fire in the winter.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Framingham Wines

Framingham make aromatic styled wines to accompany delicious food. They have won several awards including 2018 New Zealand winery of the year.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nautilus Estate

Enjoy a relaxed and informal wine tasting at Nautilus’ beautifully refurbished cellar door tasting bar.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Vines Village

The Vines Village is a great destination to explore, taste and relax amongst tranquil landscaped lakeside grounds.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

cheese & cheers

Located in the Vines Village, Whiskey and cheese tasting bar focusing on tasting mostly NZ made whiskey and NZ cheese.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Makana Confections

Makana Chocolate are manufacturers of gift quality chocolate at this boutique factory.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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