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Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour in Tesla SUV

9 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 9 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Wellington, New Zealand

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and Tea along with Scones at C'Est Cheese
  • Lunch Lunch at the Runholder,. overlooking the vineyards at the edge of the Martinborough Terrace.
  • Bottled water Chilled Antipodes artisan mineral water

    Meeting and Pickup

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    We can also pick you up from your cruise ship at centre port , or from your train at the Railway Station. Travel time to Martinborough is one hour and fifteen minutes

    What To Expect

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    Kaitoke Regional Park

    Your day starts being picked up in Wellingtoat your hotel or cruise ship port. You will enjoy a scenic drive through the Hutt Valley and over the Rimutaka Hill into Featherston. On the way we can stop at Kaitoke Regional Park which was used in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. If you like, take the 10 minute loop track walk ,over a swing bridge and under the ancient forest trees.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    C'est Cheese

    Stop at a local cafe and enjoy coffee/tea and scones.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Palliser Estate

    Enjoy a wine tasting at Palliser Estate and experience their award-winning Martinborough wines - some of the best from the Wairarapa region, and New Zealand.During our guided wine tastings, Belen, our trained sommelier, and her Cellar Door Team will introduce you to the character of Martinborough through a selection of our Palliser Estate wines - all sourced from our vineyards in and around this beautiful wine village, on the Martinborough Terrace. The Palliser Estate terroir is well known for producing acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Guided wine tastings are approximately 45min, and you'll hear about Palliser's history, their land, their sustainability and organic journey, and of course, their gorgeous wines.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    The Runholder

    Enjoy 2 course lunch with a wine tasting tray at the Runholder. Nestled between vineyard rows and the edge of the Martinborough Terrace, The Runholder is the home of Te Kairanga, Martinborough Vineyard and Lighthouse Gin.
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Schoc Chocolates

    Enjoy a visit to the famous Schoc Chocolates in Greytown and sample their unique blend of award-winning, gourmet chocolate and self-exploration. Schoc chocolates combines the joy and health benefits of consuming quality chocolate with a deeper understanding of one’s inner self.With 60 flavours in the chocolate tablet range alone, there is a chocolate that is perfect for you. From classic strawberry or heavenly caramel to the more challenging - and hugely popular - whole lime and chilli, sea salt, pink peppercorn, to name but a few.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track

    Driving back to Wellington, stop off at the Rimutaka Summit , a resting point for infantry during training between 1915-18. A five minute walk provides great views across the Wellington region.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operated by a business

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Martinborough Private Food and Wine Tour in Tesla SUV?

    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 (NZST). 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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    Activity code: C-365540P9

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    • Tea and coffeeCoffee and Tea along with Scones at C'Est Cheese
    • LunchLunch at the Runholder,. overlooking the vineyards at the edge of the Martinborough Terrace.
    • Bottled waterChilled Antipodes artisan mineral water
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Wine Tastings

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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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