Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour
Overview
Travel in a comfortable van, relax and watch the countryside out the window as we go from location to location. Guide lives locally and will tell you all about the region. Family friendly tour. Can take groups of up to 9 people. Tours can be altered to suit you.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Wine tasting is included in your ticket price.
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up at any address in Picton and Blenheim. Let us know which accommodation you are staying at, and we will happily pick you up from this location.
What To Expect
Scenic Tour which does include a wine tasting.
I can take up to 8 people.
Starting & finishing in Picton.
For this tour I will take you to some scenic locations, great viewpoints which will make for AMAZING photos. We will visit Rarangi Beach where on a clear day you can see the North Island.
I will take you to Blenheim - Our main town which is a 25min drive from Picton. You would get to see beautiful countryside along the way and lots of vineyards as of course we are known as the wine capital of NZ.
I will take you to Pollard Park - a stunning botanical public garden.
We will visit Makana Chocolate factory where you can sample some chocolate and watch through the windows as they make and package the chocolate.
We will visit a local cafe for you to grab some lunch, and of course we will visit a cellar door where you will get to sample 4 different wines.
CRUISE SHIP: If you are visiting off a cruise ship, please do let us know. Our tour start/finish times change to fit in with the cruise ship timetable.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-398002P2
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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).
- 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.
- Alcoholic beverages. Wine tasting is included in your ticket price.
- Lunch.
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 2. 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 Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour 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
- Alcoholic beveragesWine tasting is included in your ticket price.
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
