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Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions.
Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges, with a sightseeing stop at the Summit (555m).
In the Wairarapa valley, the winery town of Martinborough awaits, where you'll visit THREE of the region’s top wineries to enjoy their Cellar Door experiences and sample world-class wines. Your driver guide will provide narration and share local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area throughout the journey.
Please note that the wineries visited are subject to availability and may differ from those advertised.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.
Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges, with a sightseeing stop at the Summit (555m).
In the Wairarapa valley, the winery town of Martinborough awaits, where you'll visit THREE of the region’s top wineries to enjoy their Cellar Door experiences and sample world-class wines. Your driver guide will provide narration and share local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area throughout the journey.
Please note that the wineries visited are subject to availability and may differ from those advertised.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.
Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Discover the Remutaka area’s rich rail history and natural beauty on an eBike (electric bike) day trip. The flagship of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this trail is suitable for riders of all levels, and can be lengthened or shortened to suit you. 18/35 km of easy / moderate riding.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from your cruise ship, eBikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Duration: 6 hours.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from your cruise ship, eBikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Duration: 6 hours.
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty on an eBike (electric bike). The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is suitable for riders of all levels, and can be lengthened or shortened to suit you. 18/35km of easy/moderate riding.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington, eBikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this tour is for an eBike, if you would prefer to ride a Mountain Bike please select this day trip instead: 'Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour'.
Duration: 6 hours.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington, eBikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this tour is for an eBike, if you would prefer to ride a Mountain Bike please select this day trip instead: 'Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour'.
Duration: 6 hours.
Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour
Martinborough Wine Experience
A fully escorted tour which takes in three award winning wineries in Martinborough,a craft beer brewery and a sensational shop bursting with speciality cheeses. Enjoy your wine tasting matched with a delightful gourmet lunch platter (cost not included in tour price) at a boutique winery that will leave your taste buds tingling. The option of replacing the craft beer brewery with a fourth winery is available on request.
Features include:
• Picturesque ride through the Hutt Valley, seeing some of the Lord of the Rings filming sites
• 20 minute drive over the Remutaka Mountain Range then through tranquil rural town and countryside leading to Martinborough
• Tasting at boutique wineries
• Gourmet platter lunch (cost not included in tour price)
• Tasting at local craft beer brewery
• Tasting at C'est Cheese
Duration: 370 to 390 minutes.
A fully escorted tour which takes in three award winning wineries in Martinborough,a craft beer brewery and a sensational shop bursting with speciality cheeses. Enjoy your wine tasting matched with a delightful gourmet lunch platter (cost not included in tour price) at a boutique winery that will leave your taste buds tingling. The option of replacing the craft beer brewery with a fourth winery is available on request.
Features include:
• Picturesque ride through the Hutt Valley, seeing some of the Lord of the Rings filming sites
• 20 minute drive over the Remutaka Mountain Range then through tranquil rural town and countryside leading to Martinborough
• Tasting at boutique wineries
• Gourmet platter lunch (cost not included in tour price)
• Tasting at local craft beer brewery
• Tasting at C'est Cheese
Duration: 370 to 390 minutes.
Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington
Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.
Duration: 10 hours.
Duration: 10 hours.
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Your tour is your tour only!
No mixed groups!
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 7 hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa covering majestic scenery, visit to an Artisan Chocolate factory, visits to Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries including a spectacular platter lunch at one of the wineries we visit and local cheese and craft beer tastings.
We also visit the beautiful town of Martinborough well recognised for the 'Capital' of Pinot Noir of the North Island.
If you have any particular winery you wish to visit this can be arranged in advance.
Please note parts of this tour is only available for 18 years of age and older (wine and craft beer tastings).
Duration: 7 hours.
No mixed groups!
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 7 hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa covering majestic scenery, visit to an Artisan Chocolate factory, visits to Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries including a spectacular platter lunch at one of the wineries we visit and local cheese and craft beer tastings.
We also visit the beautiful town of Martinborough well recognised for the 'Capital' of Pinot Noir of the North Island.
If you have any particular winery you wish to visit this can be arranged in advance.
Please note parts of this tour is only available for 18 years of age and older (wine and craft beer tastings).
Duration: 7 hours.
Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington
Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups!
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 9 hour private guided tour where we spend the day in the majestic South Wairarapa region covering Artisan Cheese and Chocolate tastings, visits to 2 wineries including tastings and lunch, a scenic drive out to Cape Palliser lighthouse (the southern most point of the North Island), visit the local Seal Colony, take in the sights of the quaint fishing village of Ngawi and dinner at the iconic Lake Ferry Hotel or a local Martinborough restaurant.
Please note parts of this tour is not available for younger than 18 years (wine tastings).
Cruise ship passengers: This tour is not available for booking due to the duration of the tour.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 9 hour private guided tour where we spend the day in the majestic South Wairarapa region covering Artisan Cheese and Chocolate tastings, visits to 2 wineries including tastings and lunch, a scenic drive out to Cape Palliser lighthouse (the southern most point of the North Island), visit the local Seal Colony, take in the sights of the quaint fishing village of Ngawi and dinner at the iconic Lake Ferry Hotel or a local Martinborough restaurant.
Please note parts of this tour is not available for younger than 18 years (wine tastings).
Cruise ship passengers: This tour is not available for booking due to the duration of the tour.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.
Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour
Experience a 5-hour guided tour over the stunning Remutaka Ranges to the Wairarapa region, renowned for its world-class culinary producers. Just an hour’s drive northeast of Wellington, the journey includes a scenic stop at the 555m high Summit, offering breathtaking views.
Your first culinary delight awaits on the other side of the mountain range at C'est Cheese artisan deli, where you'll enjoy a tasting platter of locally made cheeses.
The tour then takes you to the world-class wine region of Martinborough, famed for its pinot noir, for a tasting flight at one of the premier local wineries. An optional lunch is available upon request.
The next stop takes you to the boutique township - Greytown, where you can indulge in the exquisite creations of chocolatier Murray Langham at Schoc Chocolates.
Duration: 5 hours.
Your first culinary delight awaits on the other side of the mountain range at C'est Cheese artisan deli, where you'll enjoy a tasting platter of locally made cheeses.
The tour then takes you to the world-class wine region of Martinborough, famed for its pinot noir, for a tasting flight at one of the premier local wineries. An optional lunch is available upon request.
The next stop takes you to the boutique township - Greytown, where you can indulge in the exquisite creations of chocolatier Murray Langham at Schoc Chocolates.
Duration: 5 hours.
Private Martinborough Chefs Wine Tour with lunch from Wellington
Kosher Tours and Travel makes you feel like your on Holiday with a leisurely lunch accompanied by 3 wine tastings. Your Chef guide will accompany you through the best things in life in New Zealand's premier wine growing region.
Explore the rural heartland on the Wairarapa region and saturate the wine culture and the feeling of Burgundy without leaving New Zealand.
See through the eyes of a French trained chef and explore where few eyes have seen in the majestic Martinborough region only 75 minutes from the capital city.
Duration: 6 hours.
Explore the rural heartland on the Wairarapa region and saturate the wine culture and the feeling of Burgundy without leaving New Zealand.
See through the eyes of a French trained chef and explore where few eyes have seen in the majestic Martinborough region only 75 minutes from the capital city.
Duration: 6 hours.
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Discover the Remutaka area’s rich rail history and natural beauty on an easy, all-inclusive, 6 hour mountain biking day trip. The flagship of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this trail is suitable for riders of all levels. Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the natural landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun (but easily controllable) descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything you will need for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington Station, bikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this day trip is for a Regular Mountain Bike, if you would like to ride an eBike instead, please book the other day trip: 'Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour'.
Duration: 6 hours.
You will be provided with everything you will need for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington Station, bikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this day trip is for a Regular Mountain Bike, if you would like to ride an eBike instead, please book the other day trip: 'Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour'.
Duration: 6 hours.
Self Guided Martinborough Wineries Bike Tour
The 'Picnic & Pedal' package self guided bike tour includes hire of top quality bikes and helmets, and a delicious picnic consisting of quality local produce for you to enjoy whilst cycling in and around the wine village.
This is a freedom tour, if you wish to ride into the countryside rather than around the vine, talk to our friendly staff who will provide excellent route options.
Duration: 2 to 8 hours.
This is a freedom tour, if you wish to ride into the countryside rather than around the vine, talk to our friendly staff who will provide excellent route options.
Duration: 2 to 8 hours.
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty on a mountain bike. The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is suitable for riders of all levels, and can be lengthened or shortened to suit you. 18/35km of easy/moderate riding.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from your cruise ship, mountain bike with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this tour is for a Mountain Bike, if you would prefer to ride an eBike please select the day trip: 'Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour' instead.
Duration: 6 hours.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from your cruise ship, mountain bike with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this tour is for a Mountain Bike, if you would prefer to ride an eBike please select the day trip: 'Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour' instead.
Duration: 6 hours.
6hr Martinborough Chefs shared wine tour ŵ lunch from Wellington
Feel like your on Holiday with a leisurely lunch accompanied by 3 wine tastings. Your Chef guide will accompany you through the best things in life in New Zealand's premier wine growing region.
Duration: 5 hours.
Duration: 5 hours.
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! Purely a private tour.
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa covering majestic scenery, visits to Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries including a spectacular platter lunch at one of the wineries we visit. We also visit the beautiful town of Martinborough well recognised for the 'Capital' of Pinot Noir of the North Island.
We visit up to 4 wineries including lunch at a winery. Your tour also includes a private tour at one of the wineries visited covering the winery, vineyard and tastings.
If you have any particular winery you wish to visit this can be arranged in advance.
Please note this tour is only available for 18 years of age and older.
Duration: 7 hours.
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa covering majestic scenery, visits to Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries including a spectacular platter lunch at one of the wineries we visit. We also visit the beautiful town of Martinborough well recognised for the 'Capital' of Pinot Noir of the North Island.
We visit up to 4 wineries including lunch at a winery. Your tour also includes a private tour at one of the wineries visited covering the winery, vineyard and tastings.
If you have any particular winery you wish to visit this can be arranged in advance.
Please note this tour is only available for 18 years of age and older.
Duration: 7 hours.
Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington
Sample the wines of New Zealand’s fertile North Island on this private full-day Martinborough wine tour from Wellington. Visit three Martinborough wineries with a private guide, and taste wines made with chardonnay, pinot gris, and sauvignon grapes. Learn of the winemaking traditions and techniques at play, and savor a delicious lunch at Poppies Winery. In the afternoon, enjoy further wine-tastings or choose to explore the shops of Greytown at your leisure. This 7-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your Wellington accommodation.
Duration: 7 hours.
Duration: 7 hours.
Martinborough Full Day Wine Tour
Sightseeiing & wine tour. The perfect tour for cruise ship travelers and tourists staying in the City.
Join Brian or Anita on this fun and exciting tour to the vineyards of Martinborough to taste the regions exquisite wines and also see and stop at places of beauty on our way. We will drive through the Hutt Valley region. We will visit the Lord of the Rings filming site at the Kaitoke Regional Park and walk across the swing bridge.
We stop at the Rimatuka Lookout.
You will enjoy wine tasting at three vineyards and enjoy a platter style lunch at one of the vineyards
You will walk through the historic township of Greytown where the main street is lined with Victorian colonial architecture. The town also has a number of boutique and quirky local stores such as art and craft shops .
Coffee and tea stop at Grand Old Hotel
Visit C'est Cheese in Featherston where you can taste or purchase from an impressive range of unique NZ .
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
Join Brian or Anita on this fun and exciting tour to the vineyards of Martinborough to taste the regions exquisite wines and also see and stop at places of beauty on our way. We will drive through the Hutt Valley region. We will visit the Lord of the Rings filming site at the Kaitoke Regional Park and walk across the swing bridge.
We stop at the Rimatuka Lookout.
You will enjoy wine tasting at three vineyards and enjoy a platter style lunch at one of the vineyards
You will walk through the historic township of Greytown where the main street is lined with Victorian colonial architecture. The town also has a number of boutique and quirky local stores such as art and craft shops .
Coffee and tea stop at Grand Old Hotel
Visit C'est Cheese in Featherston where you can taste or purchase from an impressive range of unique NZ .
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
Martinborough Winery and Foodie Tour
This tour combines behind the scenes experiences at FIVE of the regions best artisan foodie producers. The tour covers a wide range of products and allows guests to get up close and personal with the owners and staff who pour their heart and soul into these fantastic foodie creations.
Duration: 8 hours.
Duration: 8 hours.
Martinborough Winery Private Tour
Enjoy a 5 hour guided tour over the Remutaka Ranges to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Visit three of the regions best wineries and enjoy their Cellar Door experiences as you sample the world class products available. Your driver guide will narrate your journey and provide local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area.
Duration: 5 hours.
Duration: 5 hours.
Private Martinborough Wine Tour in an Electric Vehicle - Tesla Model Y
Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs.
We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations and vineyards that large tour buses do not.
Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments, lunch, and all wine-tasting fees.
Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning, and if you wish your choice of music on Tesla's Spotify system on the way back to Wellington. Please note vineyards visited may vary as a result of their opening hours.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations and vineyards that large tour buses do not.
Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments, lunch, and all wine-tasting fees.
Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning, and if you wish your choice of music on Tesla's Spotify system on the way back to Wellington. Please note vineyards visited may vary as a result of their opening hours.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour in Tesla SUV
Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs.
We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations and vineyards that large tour buses do not.
Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments, lunch, and all wine-tasting fees.
Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning, and if you wish your choice of music on Tesla's Spotify system on the way back to Wellington. Please note vineyards visited may vary as a result of their opening hours.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations and vineyards that large tour buses do not.
Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments, lunch, and all wine-tasting fees.
Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning, and if you wish your choice of music on Tesla's Spotify system on the way back to Wellington. Please note vineyards visited may vary as a result of their opening hours.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour
Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty on an eBike (electric bike). The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is suitable for riders of all levels, and can be lengthened or shortened to suit you. 18/35km of easy/moderate riding.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington, eBikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this tour is for an eBike, if you would prefer to ride a Mountain Bike please select this day trip instead: 'Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour'.
Duration: 6 hours.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington, eBikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this tour is for an eBike, if you would prefer to ride a Mountain Bike please select this day trip instead: 'Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour'.
Duration: 6 hours.
Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Discover the Remutaka area’s rich rail history and natural beauty on an eBike (electric bike) day trip. The flagship of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this trail is suitable for riders of all levels, and can be lengthened or shortened to suit you. 18/35 km of easy / moderate riding.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from your cruise ship, eBikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Duration: 6 hours.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from your cruise ship, eBikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Duration: 6 hours.
5 hour Martinborough Bespoke Food & Wine shared tour with lunch
Aaron's Kosher tour Is an Anthony Bourdain inspired tour for you to see the best ingredients cultivated
locally.
Duration: 5 hours.
locally.
Duration: 5 hours.
Lord of the Rings 7 day North Island Grand tour
Hobbiton: Located near Matamata, Hobbiton is perhaps the most iconic Lord of the Rings filming location on the North Island. You can take a guided tour of the hobbit holes, the Green Dragon Inn, and the lush gardens that were transformed into the Shire.
Tongariro National Park: This UNESCO World Heritage site provided the backdrop for the volcanic landscapes of Mordor and Mount Doom. You can hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which takes you through dramatic scenery used for scenes like Frodo and Sam's journey through Mordor.
Mount Victoria, Wellington: This picturesque hill in Wellington offers panoramic views and was used for scenes in the films, such as the hobbits hiding from the Nazgûl in the "Shortcut to Mushrooms" scene.
Kaitoke Regional Park: Located near Wellington, this park served as the filming location for Rivendell, the Elven city where Frodo recovered from his knife wound. You can explore the lush forest and see the exact spots where scenes were filmed.
Duration: 7 days.
Tongariro National Park: This UNESCO World Heritage site provided the backdrop for the volcanic landscapes of Mordor and Mount Doom. You can hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which takes you through dramatic scenery used for scenes like Frodo and Sam's journey through Mordor.
Mount Victoria, Wellington: This picturesque hill in Wellington offers panoramic views and was used for scenes in the films, such as the hobbits hiding from the Nazgûl in the "Shortcut to Mushrooms" scene.
Kaitoke Regional Park: Located near Wellington, this park served as the filming location for Rivendell, the Elven city where Frodo recovered from his knife wound. You can explore the lush forest and see the exact spots where scenes were filmed.
Duration: 7 days.
Martinborough in a Day - Guided wine tasting tour with lunch
Choose from one of 4 departure times when you book. Your Martinborough small-group guided wine-tasting tour runs for approximately 8 hours around the Martinborough appellation. Relax in the comfort of a luxurious vehicle as your local guide drives you around our unique wine village which has a bit of everything. Take a guided walk among grape vines tasting wine as you go at an award-winning vineyard and enjoy our local cuisine with lunch at a top vineyard restaurant. Taste wine along Martinborough's famous 'Golden Mile' strip of vineyards and hear enlightening commentary as you travel. Your tour concludes with an olive grove tour and taste. Round-trip pickup and drop-off from your centrally located Martinborough accommodation or the Featherston Railyway is included.
Duration: 6 hours.
Duration: 6 hours.
Martinborough Full Day Tandem Tesla Wine Tour
Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of new electric Tesla SUVs.
We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations and vineyards that large tour buses do not.
Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments, lunch, and all wine-tasting fees.
Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning, and if you wish your choice of music on Tesla's Spotify system on the way back to Wellington. Please note vineyards visited may vary as a result of their opening hours.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations and vineyards that large tour buses do not.
Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments, lunch, and all wine-tasting fees.
Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning, and if you wish your choice of music on Tesla's Spotify system on the way back to Wellington. Please note vineyards visited may vary as a result of their opening hours.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.
Shared 90 minutes Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
Stonehenge Aotearoa offers a unique twist on the iconic monument. This modern, working observatory in New Zealand is designed for the Southern Hemisphere, incorporating Polynesian and Maori astronomical knowledge. Interactive tours engage visitors in learning how ancient cultures navigated and understood the cosmos. Set in the serene Wairarapa countryside, it provides a less crowded and more intimate experience than its UK counterpart. Explore the stars and delve into the fascinating world of archaeoastronomy at Stonehenge Aotearoa. Up to 50 people in a tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
"Pinot to Palliser tour" - Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting
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.
Duration: 6 hours.
Duration: 6 hours.