Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.





Description
Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality equipment and send you on your way with all the recommendations, tips and hints you need to craft your own unforgettable Marlborough wine adventure. During Winter (June, July & August) rain or shine you’re covered: should winter weather roll in, your adventure continues! We’ll provide van support (and umbrellas) to two points on the wine trail, giving easy walking access to up to 8 stops: 5 cellar doors Whiskey & cheese tasting Boutique gin distillery ️ Restaurants and café ️ Gift shops Whether you’re cycling between tastings or cosying up on a winter stroll, your Marlborough wine adventure is guaranteed. Your full day hire includes a bike, helmet, Hi-Viz vest, wine map and pick up from your local accommodation. Tandems, child tagalong bikes, trailers, baby seats and E-Bikes are also available as an optional paid upgrade option.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Having been picked up from your accommodation you will be taken to Explore Marlborough's base at the Vines Village where you will be set up on your bike, given a helmet and a hi-viz vest. The Vines Village has restrooms, a cafe and a cellar door.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
With all our tours, we pick you up and drop you off from your accommodation for FREE. Our guide takes you to our base at The Vines Village where your bikes await. Please make sure we have your accommodation details so we know where we are picking you up from. Pick up from outside the Blenheim and Renwick area is available with additional cost per person. Please contact us for a price. Please note we do not pick up from Picton or Havelock.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The legal alcohol drinking age is 18 years old. Please bring passport ID if you are aged between 18-25 years old.
Reviews(229)
We had a wonderful bike tour of the wineries at our own pace. They picked us up at our hotel in Blenheim, drove us to start point where we were given bikes and helmets and a map of the wineries. It was annoying that there were no kickstands on the 2 bikes we got (#26 & 44). While I recognized some of the large labels on the route from drinking them at home, we opted to go to the smaller ones for tastings. Forest Winery, a family owned winery was a standout for their hospitality and the wines were fabulous. (Hans Herzog not so much). We did quite a ride around and through the vineyards and made it back just in time to catch the bus (it can get quite windy biking through the vineyards) and we went against the the wind and after doing the tastings.
Hi Rochelle, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. So glad you enjoyed your day and thank you for letting us know about the kickstands. We will get that sorted. ☀️🚲🍷😊
Really fun experience! We got picked up from Blenheim and driven to the vineyard area, and returned at the end of the day. We were given a map of the area and they talked us through the various vineyards and recommended a route - this was really helpful! You have to pay for the tastings at the various vineyards - we went to 5 and had a great experience at all of them. We ended up sharing tastings as a couple, which worked great and the vineyards were happy for us to do that. Bikes & helmets were in very good condition and the company were very friendly, helpful & easy going! Would definitely recommend doing this experience and choosing this company.
Hi Nicole, what a wonderful review. Thank you for taking the time!! So glad you enjoyed the whole experience from the bikes to wine and everything in-between. If you are ever back in Marlborough please come to see us again! ☀️🚲🍷😊
Very easy. Getting picked up and dropped off was so good. E-bikes that we used were great. The map made things easy and gave you options. Would definitely recommend
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review! So glad you enjoyed exploring Marlborough with us! Please come see us again if your ever back in Marlborough. ☀️🚲🍷😊
Absolutely 10/10 experience. If I came again, I would choose the same tour! Communication was excellent, the bikes were awesome, the map was accurate, and the people were friendly.
Hi Tyler, what an amazing review, thank you! So glad this all came together for you for a wonderful day exploring the Marlborough wine region. If you are ever back in Marlborough NZ, please come see us again. ☀️🚲🍷😊
Excellent day out. Transport to and from our accommodation in town, friendly staff, good bikes and advice on which routes to take.
Hi Samantha. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! It's always nice to read when our bikes & staff live up to or exceed expectations of our guests! Please come see us again if your ever back in Marlborough NZ. ☀️🚲🍷😊
What an excellent day - picked up and returned from our accommodation - given advice on which routes to take. Good quality bikes and friendly staff.
Hi Samantha. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! It's always nice to read when our bikes & staff live up to or exceed expectations of our guests! Please come see us again if your ever back in Marlborough NZ. ☀️🚲🍷😊
We had a lovely couple of days in Renwick taking a break from our campervan staying in an airbnb called mistycove wines. We were a bit outside the normal pickup area but collection/return was arranged. The whole experience was excellent,really great ebikes and a map and guidance of suggested vineyards to visit. A really friendly professional operation that we recommend whole heartedly
Hi Stu! Thank you for a wonderful review! So glad you enjoyed exploring the region on our E-Bikes & you found our staff friendly & professional. Please come back to see us again if your ever in back in Marlborough NZ. ☀️🚲🍷😊
Such a good idea to pick up and drop off from accommodation to allow us to cycle the easy cycle routes and visit the wineries. Lovely company- recommend.
Thank you for a wonderful review! We do always try our best to help all our guests to the best of our ability! If you are ever back in Marlborough, please come see us again! ☀️🚲🍷😊
We had a brilliant experience renting e bikes with Explore Marlborough - we were picked up from our accommodation promptly and taken to Vines Village to be fitted with the bikes. Everything was explained clearly and the staff were really helpful and knowledgeable about all the vineyards in the area and their specialties. I havent ridden a bike for 15 years but the e-bikes were easy to use. The views on the cycle path were stunning and everything was well signposted both on the map and roadside. They also offer free pick up of any bottles of wine you want to purchase along the way. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore the vineyards around Blenheim.
Hi Emilie, thank you for such a brilliant review! So glad our staff was able to help you with their insight on the region. Yes our E-Bikes are pretty straight forward to use. If you ever back in Marlborough please come see us again! ☀️🚲🍷😊
Fantastic day of biking. The ebikes were newer in great condition and the map and guidance were easy to follow.
Thank you taking to time to leave us review! We are glad you enjoyed the E-Bikes and the guidance from our staff! ☀️🚲🍷😊



