• New Zealand Parliament Buildings - Explore the renowned structures within the Parliamentary Precinct, including the Executive Wing known as ‘The Beehive’, Parliament House, and the Parliamentary Library Building.

• Kaitoke Regional Park - Nestled in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges, Kaitoke Regional Park offers a walk through lush native rainforest, showcasing the impressive Kahikatea trees, the tallest in New Zealand. Visit the enchanting location used as Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and follow in the footsteps of Elves Arwen and Elrond.

• Remutaka Hill - Pause at the Remutaka mountain summit, standing 555 meters above sea level, to enjoy breathtaking views and see the Remutaka Crossing monument, honoring the 60,000 New Zealand troops who traversed from the Featherston military camp to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.

• C’est Cheese - Delight in tasting exquisite local cheeses, including those made on-site at Remutaka Pass, alongside a selection of international cheeses.

• Schoc Chocolates - Indulge in sampling award-winning, artisan-crafted chocolates. Be warned: the temptation to purchase Schoc chocolate is irresistible!

• Poppies Martinborough - Enjoy sampling up to five wines at one of Martinborough’s most picturesque wineries. The Poppies Rosé is highly recommended!

• Cape Palliser Lighthouse - After lunch and wine tastings, travel to Cape Palliser, the southernmost point of the North Island. Climb the challenging 253 steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for stunning views over the South Pacific Ocean and the South Island.

• Cape Palliser - Once you’ve caught your breath, take a short drive to the Cape Palliser Seal colony. Please exercise caution and maintain a distance of at least 20 meters from the seals.

• Private transportation
• Entry fees
• Tasting fees
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
• Customer gift
• Lunch
• Bottled water

• Gratuities

This tour is exclusively yours! No mixed groups are involved!

Enjoy the luxury of having a dedicated Driver/Guide and ‘Memory Creator’ throughout your entire tour.

Delight in a 9-hour private guided tour exploring the stunning South Wairarapa region. The day includes Artisan Cheese and Chocolate tastings, visits to two wineries with tastings and lunch, a scenic drive to Cape Palliser lighthouse (the southernmost point of the North Island), a visit to the local Seal Colony, and the charming fishing village of Ngawi. Conclude the day with dinner at the iconic Lake Ferry Hotel or a local Martinborough restaurant.

Please note that parts of this tour are not available for individuals under 18 years of age (wine tastings).

For cruise ship passengers: This tour operates on a reduced itinerary, excluding visits to C’est Cheese and Schoc Chocolate.

• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.