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Private Wairarapa Wine Tour: Explore Wellington's Vineyards with Gourmet Lunch
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31 Ratings
Remutaka Hill
Embark on a private wine tour in Wairarapa, Wellington, and indulge in the beauty of the vineyards. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and visit 4 wineries, including a private tour and tastings.
Embark on a private wine tour in Wairarapa, Wellington, and indulge in the beauty of the vineyards. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and visit 4 wineries, including a private tour and tastings.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Remutaka Hill - We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
- Le Gra Vineyard and Winery - At…
- Remutaka Hill - We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
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Le Gra Vineyard and Winery - At Le Gra, we meet the Owners of Le Gra, Nicky & Brian Geary. Taste up to 8 wines, take a walk through the vineyard (subject to Viticulturist availability) and enjoy a scrumptious platter lunch overlooking the Pinot Noir vines.
Your lunch and wines are all made on site by Nicky. -
Johner Estate Winery - We have a private tasting of up to 6 wines at one of the oldest wineries in the Gladstone region.
Please note that an alternate winery in Gladstone may be visited. - Poppies Martinborough - Sample up to 6 wines including Poppy’s famous Pinot Noir Rose at arguably one of Martinborough’s best wineries.
- Nga Waka Vineyard - We sample 5 wines at a boutique, family owned vineyard and have an in-depth conversation with the cellar door team.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Entry and tasting fees included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Delightful lunch
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private transportation
- Entry and tasting fees included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Delightful lunch
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This tour is exclusively yours! No mixed groups, just a completely private experience.
Enjoy the luxury of having a dedicated Driver/Guide and ‘Memory Creator’ throughout your journey.
Delight in a 7-hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa, featuring breathtaking landscapes and visits to the renowned Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries….
This tour is exclusively yours! No mixed groups, just a completely private experience.
Enjoy the luxury of having a dedicated Driver/Guide and ‘Memory Creator’ throughout your journey.
Delight in a 7-hour private tour from Wellington to the South Wairarapa, featuring breathtaking landscapes and visits to the renowned Gladstone and Martinborough Wineries. Savor a spectacular platter lunch at one of the wineries. Explore the charming town of Martinborough, celebrated as the ‘Capital’ of Pinot Noir in the North Island.
The tour includes visits to up to four wineries, with lunch at one of them. Additionally, enjoy a private tour at one of the wineries, which includes a comprehensive look at the winery, vineyard, and tastings.
If there is a specific winery you wish to visit, arrangements can be made in advance.
Please note, this tour is exclusively for those aged 18 and over.
For cruise ship passengers, the tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.
- For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.
Location
Remutaka Hill
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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Maura_b
Apr 25, 2025
We had a wonderful time... - We had a wonderful time with Tom on our wine tour. His knowledge of the wineries and owners made for a warm and wonderful day. Highly recommended!
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Philipdt9335sx
Mar 3, 2025
Worth it! - We had a private full day tour with Tom and had a blast! He was very knowledgeable, enjoyable, and went above and beyond what we expected of our tour! We definitely would recommend Tom and his touring company to everyone!
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J9288zbbenk
Mar 3, 2025
A great way to see the area with fabulous wine tastings - Although this is listed as "solo", we are a married couple traveling together. This is a private tour which picked us up and dropped us at our hotel.We had a great tour. Bryce, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the area, stopping at places of interest on the way to Martinborough and sharing personal anecdotes from his life in the area. The wineries we visited were all top notch, and it was a pleasure spending the day with Bryce. Tom, who owns the tour company went out of his way to meet us as we were leaving town on the ferry, and thanked us with a nice gift. Highly recommended.
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Z1385egkathyj
Jan 12, 2025
OH A MUST - NEVER have I ever.. written a review part way through a tour but this is justified to ensure all would be wine loving travellers to Wellington book this tour. Tom greeted us warmly at our hotel which set the scene well for the day ahead. He takes photos so you don’t have to, he provides so much information and the day so far is just so memorable. How luck are we to have found this tour and more importantly our guide Tom
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Hannahcms
Nov 20, 2024
Lovely Wine Tour - The drive from Wellington to the wineries was stunning. Tom was knowledgeable, extremely friendly, and laid back. We enjoyed all of the wines we tasted and bought a bottle at each stop. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience greater Wellington wine country!
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Vacation11427411119
Jun 22, 2024
Top wine tour with an amazing guide - An amazing trip, Tom is so knowledgeable about everything in Wellington and showed us loads of things before we even left the city.
It’s a stunningly beautiful drive out of the city and a poignant stop at a WWI site before dropping into the winelands.
Our first stop was probably our highlight as we stopped off at Le Gra. A small place run by a family and in a quiet side road……….heaven. The staff were amazing and after a few pictures we were told about the wines by Brian. We then had a very tasty lunch and a look around the vines. Would highly recommend this place.
Our next winery was Johner Estate, proper in the sticks, but so nice. Great tastings from the really knowledgeable young lady. I was talking proper BS now so was loving it.
Our last stop was in Martinborough, a place called Poppies, we had a few photos in the vines before sampling a few of the liquid goods. Again, the staff are so knowledgeable, they seem to know a lot more than me and I have been tasting wine for a lot longer than them.
We then headed back to Wellington. What an experience which was for my 40th birthday and worth every penny. Tom is a very easy guy to talk to and knows answers to pretty much anything you ask him.
What a stunning tour, would highly recommend to anyone want to see the winelands of Wairarapa.
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Michellebp4057sc
Jun 11, 2024
Must do tour - I took the Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington with Tom and it was a fantastic experience. All of the stops were amazing but Poppy's was my absolute favorite. It was great getting to chat with some of the owners to learn more about their wines. The icing on top was the fact that Tom takes photos of you during the experience. As I was traveling solo during my trip it was so nice to have some candid shots along with some additional staged ones to commemorate the experience. I will 100% be scheduling another experience with Tom if I ever get back to Wellington for another trip.
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Jamesbg9904jq
Apr 11, 2024
Fabulous wine tasting tour out of Wellington - This was such an amazing day. Tom is such a wonderfully relaxed and knowledgeable guy who loves showing people wine country around Martinborough. His commentary throughout the day made this a truly memorable experience. Our wine tasting at Le Gra and lunch provided by Nicky Geary and Brian was delightful. The rose was particularly tasty. Later, at Johner Estate, we were surprised with freshly picked grapes in addition to the delicious wines. Our stop at Poppies was so much fun. The Sauvignon Semillon was something we don’t usually seek out, but this one was really good.
Since Tom heard that we were Lord of the Rings fans, on the way back to Wellington, he stopped at Kaitoke Regional Park where Rivendell scenes were filmed. That was a real treat. Tom seems to know everyone, and they know him. If we ever make it back to New Zealand, we will certainly book his Foodie Delights Tour. Thanks for an unforgettable day!
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Itzmecanada
Feb 24, 2024
A Day of Wining 😊 - What an amazing day!! My husband and I didn’t really notice the word ‘private’ in the description of our tour…so were surprised when it was just the two of us and Tom. He really made us feel special. Tom is very knowledgeable, friendly and a great person to spend a day with. Brian and Nicky at Le Gra winery host a really nice tasting and lunch, and shared a lot of information about their operation. We met the owner at Johner’s, and Poppies winery was elegant and fun. We saw a lot of the countryside with a few stops at some scenic and interesting places. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Joanne_c
Feb 18, 2024
Wine and vistas - Had a fabulous day with Tom. Fantastic selection of wineries to visit. Lunch at Poppies was fantastic. Would encourage people take this trip
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