Top Picton Bus Services

Great experience. Would highly recommend. Amazing way to see marlborough. Thoroughly enjoyed my tour

Had a great experience with this company. Buses were regular and drivers very pleasant and eager to help.

Fabulous day. All staff from check-in arrival to final drop off were very friendly and helpful. Commentry from the drivers between stops was informative and gave a great insight into the area. We picked 4 stops and was easily done to get back to ship on time. Buses ran on time and never full. A fabulous way to enjoy the area.

A great way to explore a few different vineyards without having to drive and be able to enjoy the local produce. Our driver, Pete, was great - friendly and able to answer our questions/advise on what would be best for our day. Good local knowledge and answered lots of our questions about New Zealand. All stops ran very close to the schedule and there’s a good variety of stops to suit everyone.

The best organized HOHO we have ever taken and we have done many. Buses were constantly monitored so that no one was waiting for a bus. Extra buses followed scheduled buses to keep people moving and their communications system assisted that movement. Drivers were knowledgeable about each stop and had recommendations if you got off. All in all a very well run operation.

From start to finish was a great experience, pick and drop off always on time and made sure no one was left behind, Pete the driver was a great laugh, cracking jokes and making everyone enjoy themselves constantly. Big thank you to the tour and massive thank you to Pete for making it so memorable! Gio and Harry

Fantastic service. Really helpful staff, good range of places to visit . Highly recommend. They just make it such an easy day trip without the hassle of hiring a car.

Our cruise ship arrived a day late on New Years Day - a public holiday. The Hop on Hop Off crew worked hard to look after us and their positivity and hospitality was excellent. The team was very knowledgeable and had already called ahead to the stops to check which ones were open on NY day - thank you for such a wonderful, if not quick, stop in Napier! Highly recommended!

Such a great way to get around the vineyards. They kept the tour going for us even though there was only a few of us going out. Pete our driver was a legend, he was fun, friendly and had impeccable timing for pick ups and drop offs.

Great experience and a good way to visit and support local wineries. Plan your day accordingly to ensure you have plenty of time to visit most of the wineries and breweries along the stop. Also helpful to do some research beforehand, to know which ones suit your interest.

The whole experience was inclusive and reliable. Lots of variety of venues to choose from, so mind you don’t run out of time . One thing to watch on the wine tasting was that some of the wineries demanded an appointment, so you could be left disappointed, as we were . However, others were most accommodating, and welcoming.

We had the most wonderful time on Hop on Hop off, we had been in Napier and much the same as Picton our boat was late again getting in, this caused everyone to rush. After having done several cruises we noticed some of the people on the boat were more pushy than others. I don't normally do reviews but we were on the bus that a family were trying to hold. So rude to do if your extra person isn't there get off, don't make all of us late. There was a lovely guy trying to deal with them and they have written a couple of reviews on here as well complaining, side note ladies in office were lovely all of them. Drivers were great. Only problem happened there was road works and we were stopped maximum 10 mins. Would do again, had a lovely tasting at Saint Clair, we stopped at Jacksons and had a lovely glass of wine at Clos Henri, all in all a great day out.

My 3rd year in a row, love love love it. Cruise is good but i always love a good Sauvignon Blanc and it never disappoints I can tell you. Manaka was a hit, had my mother in tow, we were having great fun with the drivers. Enjoyed again and will be back :)

Normally, my trips from the Picton ferry are a frantic dash down to Christchurch to visit whānau.This time, arriving via cruise ship from Sydney gave me the rare luxury of time—and HopOn/HopOff Marlborough was the perfect way to spend it.I traded the usual highway blur for a self-paced adventure through wine country, but the real highlight wasn’t just the scenery; it was the people, tour drivers included.I think I officially met the "Coolest Kiwis" in existence. A special shout-out to the legendary Craig Marfell at the Cork & Keg in Renwick. Being the brand-new silent owner of a pub (only two weeks in!) is stressful enough, but when I realized I’d missed my final bus back to the ship, Craig didn't just offer sympathy—he offered a lift, a 30 min drive to Picton, ( Thankfully, that wasn't the last bus ).The Verdict: If you want a tour that offers great views, seamless planning, and the kind of "above and beyond" hospitality that restores your faith in humanity, look no further. Just maybe keep a closer eye on your watch than I did—unless you're hoping to meet a local hero. Cheers, Matua. You’re a legend! and I'll never forget your kindness and hospitality.

Buses came regularly and were easy to spot. We really enjoyed many of the stops, we visited the chocolate factory, 2 wineries and a brewery. I do wish the bus company communicated more clearly in advance that tourists would need to independently book tastings at popular wineries. Luckily I did this a week or 2 prior and had no issues. Pro tip, if you don't have a reservation, the bus drivers tell you that you cannot do a tasting at that winery but Cloud Bay does have an outdoor areas where you can purchase wine by the glass.

This is a great way to see & experience this stunning part of NZ. Comfortable bus, with great drivers/guides. The buses run every 30 minutes from all locations, so you can spend as little or long in a location as you want too.