Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–8 hours
- Price from
- $23 / person
- Location
- Queenstown, New Zealand
- Languages
- CMN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Wine Trails
Description
Drive Marlborough yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — most people begin in Blenheim or straight off the Picton ferry, though you can start anywhere and the GPS will pick you up — choose the cellar doors you want, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 85 narrated stories cover 48 cellar doors and the valleys between them: as you cross the Wairau plain you'll hear how this was sheep country until 1973, when Montana Wines pushed seventy-five thousand vine cuttings into stony ground every expert had written off as too cold, too windy and too far south for serious wine. No group, no schedule, no guide — pause for a long lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Group price
- $23 per group of up to 8
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cloudy Bay
Founded in 1985 by Australian winemaker David Hohnen, the label that carried Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to the world, on Jacksons Road off the Golden Mile.
No.1 Family Estate
Daniel Le Brun's sparkling house on Rapaura Road, founded in 1997 and devoted entirely to traditional-method bubbles.
Hunter's Wines Cellar Door & Wine Shop
Founded in 1979 and led by Jane Hunter, one of Marlborough's pioneering names, on Rapaura Road.
Framingham Wines
Conders Bend Road cellar door founded in 1981, known for aromatic whites and a Riesling library kept in an underground cellar.
Nautilus Estate
Renwick cellar door founded in 1985, with Clive Jones making Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Clos Henri Vineyard
Planted in 2000 on State Highway 63 by the Bourgeois family of Sancerre, bringing Loire technique to Marlborough soils.
What's included
Included
Professionally narrated audio with stories from winemakers and local history
Regional audio chapters on Marlborough history, soils, climate and Sauvignon Blanc
Cultural commentary, including Māori connections to the land and river
Self-guided GPS audio tour of Marlborough with location-triggered stories at each cellar door
Offline access once the tour is downloaded
Wine tasting tips and educational insights throughout the route
Not included
Transport - you drive your own or rented vehicle, plus fuel and parking
Wine tasting fees at each winery (paid directly at cellar doors)
Food and drinks during the tour
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- By giving your phone number you agree to receive up to 2 texts from Wine Trails about this booking (your tour link and a tour-day reminder)
- Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency: max 2 texts per booking. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help
- Before you travel: download the free Wine Trails app (iOS or Android) and create your account while you are on wifi
- Unlock your region in the app: tap Redeem a booking or code, choose Booked online, then enter your Viator booking reference (starts with BR-) and the last name on the booking
- Download your tour over wifi before you drive: coverage in wine country is patchy and the offline download keeps the narration playing
- One booking unlocks Marlborough on your account for good: unlimited routes and tours, no expiry, no subscription
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide take?
Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide lasts about 2–8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide cost?
Prices start at $23 per person for this Queenstown experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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