Marlborough Delights Tour
Explore the diverse Marlborough environment; native-bush clad coastal splendour, sauvignon producing flatlands and rugged braided-river valleys.
This has been described as the "slow food" tour: savour world-renowned sauvignon with fresh Marlborough Sounds seafood, wild river trout or Canterbury lamb.
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Day 1 Wellington Arrival: Join us for a warm-up ride around the Miramar Peninsula, with regular stops at famous coffee houses en route. The evening meal will be at a chic inner city establishment. Ride: 38km (24 Mi) Flat
Day 2 Inter-Islands: After the morning sailing on an inter-island Ferry, ride the beautiful Queen Charlotte Drive. Regarded as "one of the most scenic roads on earth" it features New Zealand native bush, views across the fiords and endless vantage points. To cap off a great day, dine at one of Marlborough's finest winery restaurants. Ride: 37km (23mi) Hilly.
Day 3 Sauvignon Blanc: Spin through the vines that produce international acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc. Finish with lunch at Allan Scott Winery. Ride: 58km (36mi) Flat
Day 4 The Sounds: A tough but rewarding ride along the KenepuruPeninsula through native bush with a never ending and breathtaking panorama of fiords and quiet coves. Perhaps a quick dip in the clear waters before a transfer back to the "mainland"; or perhaps a ride back? Dine tonight at the acclaimed Herzog Winery bistro. Ride: 45km (28mi) Hilly
Day 5 Wairau River Valley: Ride beside the remarkable beauty of the braided Wairau River, past rural pastoral scenes and wineries, with a backdrop of alternating bush-clad or forested rolling hills, and further away, bald rugged mountains. We say goodbye over lunch at Brancott Estate winery, before dropping you at Blenheim airport. Ride: 51km (32mi) Flat
OPTIONAL: Combine this tour with the North Island Indulgence Tour to experience all regions of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail
Tour Map
- Taste “the world’s best sauvignon blanc
- Explore Wellington harbour by bike and inter-island ferry
- Experience the beautiful Marlborough Sounds by boat and bicycle
- Enjoy wine tastings with a local wine maker; sample their wines, share their passion and understand their philosophy
| Type of Tour | Road |
| Trip Length | 5 days |
| Total Distance | 229 km’s (143 miles) |
| Daily Average | 46 km’s (20 miles) |
| Terrain | Flat and hills |
| Start | Wellington |
| End | Blenheim (with flight*) |
| Includes |
Inter-Island Ferry ticket Internal flight* from Blenheim to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch |
| Meals included: |
4 Breakfasts All lunch and evening meals include 3 (or more) courses and include wine |
| Trip Price | $4,280 NZD (incl. GST) |
| Single Supplement | $2,050 NZD (incl. GST) |
| Private Tour | + 30% |
| Tour Dates |
12h - 16th Jan 2013 21st - 25th Jan 2013 9th - 13th Feb 2013 23rd - 27th Feb 2013 9th - 13th Mar 2013 |
| Trip Price | $4,280 NZD |
| Single Supplement | $2,050 NZD |
| Private Tour Booking | Add 30% |
Prices include all sales taxes (GST)
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