




Beyond the Vines is a full-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton or Blenheim with The Original Marlborough Wine Tours. You visit five handpicked wineries over about 6 hours, with standard tasting fees included at every cellar door. Groups are small, up to 10 guests and occasionally 11. Taste Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, plus Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir and some lesser-known varieties. The wineries change daily, from family-run and boutique cellar doors to larger names. Lunch is at one of them, usually Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen or Allan Scott Bistro, at your own cost. Your guide drives, so nobody in your group has to. Our guides include a winemaker and a guide with 35 years in wine and hospitality. We are not pretentious, so it suits wine lovers and newcomers alike. Door-to-door pickup from central Picton (9.15am to 9.30am) or central Blenheim (9.45am to 10.05am). Marlborough's original dedicated wine tour company, since 1999, Qualmark Gold. Adults 18+.
Pickup points: central Picton accommodation or the Picton i-SITE (9.15am to 9.30am)
Our lunch stop on this tour is usually at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen. Enjoy a relaxed wine tasting in the vines and beautifully presented food.
Pickup points: central Blenheim accommodation or the Blenheim i-SITE (9.45am to 10.05am).
Marlborough Vineyards: Guided tastings at five cellar doors, with standard tasting fees included. The wineries change daily, from family-run and boutique cellar doors to some of the region's larger names. Expect Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir.
The usual lunch stop, or Allan Scott Bistro on some days. One of the five wineries. Tasting fees are included. Lunch is at your own cost.
Drop-off: back at your pickup point. Tastings finish at about 4.15pm to 4.30pm. Picton drop-off is at about 5.15pm to 5.30pm.
Pickup points: central Picton accommodation or the Picton i-SITE (9.15am to 9.30am); central Blenheim accommodation or the Blenheim i-SITE (9.45am to 10.05am). Waikawa included. If you are in Picton pick ups start at 9.30am ( 9.15am in the summer), we pick up at all central Picton township accommodations. If the 9.30am timeslot isn't available it means that Picton pick up is not available on the date you have requested. DO NOT book this tour if you are on a Cruise ship as it probably won't be suitable for your ship timings, please get in touch with us first
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Beyond the Vines Full-Day Small-Group Marlborough Wine Tour lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $143 per person for this Picton experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points: central Picton accommodation or the Picton i-SITE (9.15am to 9.30am); central Blenheim accommodation or the Blenheim i-SITE (9.45am to 10.05am). Waikawa included. If you are in Picton pick ups start at 9.30am ( 9.15am in the summer), we pick up at all central Picton township accommodations. If the 9.30am timeslot isn't available it means that Picton pick up is not available on the date you have requested. DO NOT book this tour if you are on a Cruise ship as it probably won't be suitable for your ship timings, please get in touch with us first Pickup points include Ancient Mariner, Gateway Motel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Beyond the Vines Full-Day Small-Group Marlborough Wine Tour | 6 hours | 4.9 (482) | $143 | |
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Suitable for guests with limited mobility. Not wheelchair accessible.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 482 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Marlborough Wine Tours.