100% Cruise-Friendly: Private Tour Day.

Step off your cruise ship in Picton and sink into luxury with a private,
experience tour to the world-famous Marlborough wine region.

Designed specifically around your ship’s port schedule, this flexible tour
allows you to escape the crowded tour buses and

set your own pace.

Discover award-winning Sauvignon Blancs and many other locally grown
varietals at boutique cellar doors, indulge in artisanal gourmet

treats, and take in the breathtaking New Zealand landscape.

You are ensured of a seamless and exciting day out before your safe return
back to your ship well ahead of your ship’s scheduled departure.

Depart Picton on a 25minute scenic journey to your first wine tasting
experience - 45minutes to savour some stunning wines of the region.

Your next visit is also a wine tasting with the option of a cheese platter at
your own cost.

Each winery allows about 45minutes to relax and enjoy.

To ensure your best wine experience a 3rd winery is on the itinerary
before heading to a delicious lunch with even more wine tasting right

at the table with your meal.

The host explains the local region as do the other winery hosts and nearly
always a sunny day under the umbrellas outside among

the vines. 90minutes to enjoy. 

Your next stop is not far away - Makana
Boutique Chocolates - a must taste. Generous free tastings. 15minutes is
time enough to

enjoy their decadent display and even request other tastings to try. 

Before returning you back to your shuttle that will take you
back to your ship, we will take you to a superb high-top view of the Pacific
Ocean

and the expanse of vineyards along the coast of the real Cloudy Bay,
discovered by of course Captain Cook on his journey of the islands.

Meeting details:

Your ship’s disembarking time will be relative to your arrival at the
wharf.

Please allow 1.5hrs from docking to board the shuttles provided for your
ship.

Once you leave the ship it will be a 5minute ride to the meeting point at the
Picton

Information Centre Bus Stop.

You will find your guide on the verandah along from the bus stop.

They will be waiting under or near a yellow flag 'TOURS HERE' and will have a
signboard with the lead traveler's name.

On the day it is recommended that you have normal text contact with your
guide in case of delays at the ship.

It is important to arrive 30 minutes prior to that start time.

Please note that the start time is set generically for
10:00am and each cruise schedule can differ so it could be
earlier.

We create your itinerary to perfectly negotiate around any time difference.

You will receive a text the day before to confirm the exact time to
meet and start time.

Highlights:   

•  100%
  Cruise friendly: Guaranteed on time return to Picton Port well before
  departure.

• Completely Private:
  Exclusive chauffeur-driven vehicle just for your group size.

• Tailored Itinerary:
  For you with premium wineries, gourmet & stunning scenery.

• 13 Years
  of Expertise: Relax with Marlborough's premier local
  tour professional.

TOUR SUMMARY

From the Port of Picton Your Local Chauffeur will meet you
at the Picton I Site car park near the vehicle to take you on a
scenic journey through to Blenheim and the famous wine region. 
Savour our local cuisine in a winery garden café or enjoy a
wine with a cheese, meat, seafood platter overlooking our stunning
Wairau Valley. Later, visit a chocolate boutique.

Ride with peace of mind with flexible drop off to suit your ships
scheduled departure.

TOUR DETAILS

The Port of Picton in the Queen Charlotte Sound welcomes cruise ships
through-out the season. Just 25 minutes south of Picton Your Local Chauffeur
takes you on a scenic journey to enjoy the famous Marlborough wines. 
Your personal tour offers great flexibility to combine your favourite requests
with Your Local Chauffeur's recommendations of the area.
Enjoy a full wine tour experience or mix with other Marlborough gourmet and
local attractions.

On arrival into the Blenheim countryside of the Wairau Valley you can
start tasting some sensational wines before a relaxing break for brunch, lunch
or afternoon refreshment (at your own cost) applicable to your ships schedule. 

A popular choice could be a light tapas platter of mouth-watering cheese,
meats and seafood with matching wines at a picturesque winery spot or
while you overlook the Valley views of vineyards and the surrounding landscapes.

More wine tasting could follow or try some of our local gourmet oils,
liqueurs, local cheeses, black garlic, peanut butters, Manuka honey or a
refreshing gelato.

Your itinerary could vary depending on some of the options you choose on
the day. Some exciting options you could consider could be a visit to an award
winning garden, a visit to a renowned local artist’s personal gallery,
a visit to another special artisan gallery or you could also choose a visit to
the Omaka Air Museum to view Peter Jackson’s classic air plane displays of
WW1 and WW2.. 

A must stop is the Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections – a tasty treat
not to be missed.

Some activities will be subject to availability on the day if not pre-booked and
any entry fees may be payable to the organizer on the day.

Once back in Picton you may like to take in the breath-taking views
overlooking the Port of Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound and your ship.

You will travel in a comfortable vehicle of up to six seats to suit the
single traveller, couples or friends. 

Your Local Chauffeur is a local owner who has great passion for
Marlborough and would look forward to sharing it with you.