A Waiheke Premium wine tour that covers all your expectations, fun and laughter mixed with the most spectacular scenery not to mention world famous wines shared with your choice of culinary delights.
This tour starts by you getting the 10am Fullers ferry from downtown Auckland (99 Quay Street) where you get to enjoy a relaxed 35 minute ferry ride through the Hauraki harbour passing historic Devonport and Rangitoto Island among others.
Arrive on Waiheke Island where you will be greeted by your ENJOI guide. You will be transported to four of Waiheke's finest vineyards where you will taste between 3 and five wines. Along the way you will have a full commentary from a local guide, drive through Oneroa Village, sightsee some of the beaches that made Waiheke Island famous and fall in love with the rolling hills covered in vines.
You will get up to 1.5 to 2 hours at the third vineyard where you can take in the views while enjoying an al a carte lunch (lunch additional).
You can be returned to the 4pm ferry sailing back to downtown Auckland or choose to stay on in the village and get your own way back (short 15 minute stroll down the hill) to the ferry in your own time.
The rolling green hills of the Wairarapa Valley have enticed visitors for years, and now it’s your turn to see why. Just over an hour from Wellington City, Martinborough seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of the Capital city. Enjoy a scenic train journey with spectacular views of the Wellington Harbour along the way. You’ll disembark at Featherston Railway Station and have an unforgettable experience with your local guide
We drive though the countryside to visit four cellar doors, passing rolling vistas of vineyards before our return back to Martinborough to enjoy a delicious local cheese platter and coffee. A sumptuous antipasto platter, wine and sweet treats are waiting for you back in Martinborough Village for lunch.
Tour Highlights…
• Indulge in wine tastings at four award-winning vineyards
• Relax in comfortable, air-conditioned travel by train and coach
• Enjoy mouth-watering, local gourmet cuisine and sweet delights
• Stunning scenic country views, just sit back and relax
• Meet some of the families behind the wineries
If your booking is within 48 hours, please give us a call to reconfirm your departure point and booking.
Important information for your Martinborough Gourmet Wine Tour passengers:
Please be at the Wellington Railway Station 15 minutes prior to the train departure 8.21am midweek and 9.55am weekend/public holidays. Make your way to the ticket office beside the restrooms to get your voucher exchanged for a ticket on the train. Your journey by train will be self-guided before you meet our coach and guide for the Martinborough Gourmet Wine Tour at Featherston Railway Station at 9.20am midweek or 10.50am weekends and public holidays
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