PRIVATE TOUR: Winter Wine and Scenic Delights Tour from Picton
Savour the best wine in our winter sunshine - Enjoy sensational wines, stunning scenic sights and seriously delicious gourmet with Your Local Chauffeur departing Picton from May-Oct only for this fantastic opportunity. Locals welcome.
TOUR SUMMARY
A private winter wine and
scenic tour departing Picton at 10:30 am and returning at 4:30 pm is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the record for the longest sunshine hours in New Zealand. There are plenty of sensational wines, gourmet delights and stunning scenic landscapes all year round for you to enjoy. Indoor and outdoor itineraries are custom made to suit your day.
Travel in comfort with Your Local Chauffeur, a local owner with experience and knowledge to share. Relax and enjoy the sunshine with views of the snowy mountain tops in the distance.
From:$495 Daily winter rate
5 hours Duration
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Door to door pick up from your accommodation and return
TOUR DETAILS
Our local wineries are open all year round for your wine-tasting pleasure, gourmet treats and mouth-watering cuisine.
With a glass of wine in one hand, a platter of cheese and local morsels on the table, soaking up the Marlborough sunshine or
on a cooler day sitting beside a warm fire in one of our cosy winery café’s or restaurants.
What better way to enjoy Marlborough.
From Picton at 10:30 am travel in comfort while you view the stunning landscapes of our Wairau Valley, the extensive
hectares of vines, the snowy peaks in the distance or on our return to Picton our Marlborough Sounds with sparkling water inlets.
With Your Local Chauffeur as your guide for the day you can experience a custom itinerary to suit your tastes. Indoor
and outdoor itineraries can be custom-made to your own requests or created for you.
The Marlborough wine region has increased in popularity on the ‘visit list’ due to our extensive growth in the wine industry
and along with our wine we offer many more options for you to experience every day of the year.
Activities on your tour could include:
- Wine tasting with cheese platter option – all day or interspersed with other options
- Lunch overlooking the water enjoying our green lip mussels and wine
- Lunch at a boutique winery restaurant·
- Scenic drive around the Marlborough Sounds with boutique coffee stop·
- Visit to one of our talented artist’s at his private gallery·
- Sample gourmet oils, vinaigrette, liqueurs, fudges, gelato, local crafts and gifts·
- Our Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections is also a treat not to be missed·
- Axe and knife throwing – (no wine prior to this activity!)· Subject to availability
- Omaka Air Museum – view Peter Jackson’s amazing display of classic aircraft·
- Devonshire tea/High Tea and local cheese tastings·
- High vantage point look-outs to the stunning views of the Valley and the Sounds·
- Thrilling Jet Boat cruise on the Sounds and historical estuary – Tide time dependent.
Advanced bookings are required for some activities and payment on the day for the extra activities is acceptable.
Custom choices of activities are usually planned prior to your arrival, once you have confirmed
your booking and requests.
Winter wine and scenic delight tours in Marlborough depart from Blenheim at 11:00 am and Picton at 10:30 am
with door to door pick up and return at the conclusion of your tour at approximately 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
Your Local Chauffeur looks forward to meeting you and providing a fantastic day out just for you.
