Wine and Wild Coast Tour - Full day in Wellington
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Price per person
FromUSD $314
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 7 days prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 7 days will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full-day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive-by of the famed "Paths of the Dead" from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally, climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10-hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.
The tour departs at 10:00 am and travels northeast, following the Hutt River into the Hutt Valley and a visit to the Kaitoke Regional Park including a crossing of the swing bridge and a loop walk through the original native rainforest. This is followed by a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, including a stop at the Summit for spectacular views. It NEXT descends into the Wairarapa region, passing through Featherston for a cheese tasting at C'est Cheese and into Greytown for a chocolate tasting at Schoc Chocs before arriving in the quaint winery town of Martinborough. Here you will visit award-winning wineries and enjoy their cellar door experiences and sample their world-renowned wines before a sumptuous lunch at a vineyard restaurant.
The tour NEXT heads to the rugged south Wairarapa coast and Cape Palliser. The tour follows the edge of the coast, providing unstoppable views of the Bay before exploring the rural fishing village of Ngawi with its iconic tractors hauling fishing boats up the beach. Marvel at the North Island's largest permanent fur seal colony and test your fitness on a climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse that provides epic sweeping sea views. Dinner is served the edge of Lake Onoke (Lake Ferry) where you can read about its history whilst local fishermen haul in their catches fresh from the ocean and sit down at the historic lake Ferry Hotel for dinner.
The tour NEXT returns to Wellington via the Remutakas and State Highway 2 for an 8:00 pm drop-off.
The tour departs at 10:00 am and travels northeast, following the Hutt River into the Hutt Valley and a visit to the Kaitoke Regional Park including a crossing of the swing bridge and a loop walk through the original native rainforest. This is followed by a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, including a stop at the Summit for spectacular views. It NEXT descends into the Wairarapa region, passing through Featherston for a cheese tasting at C'est Cheese and into Greytown for a chocolate tasting at Schoc Chocs before arriving in the quaint winery town of Martinborough. Here you will visit award-winning wineries and enjoy their cellar door experiences and sample their world-renowned wines before a sumptuous lunch at a vineyard restaurant.
The tour NEXT heads to the rugged south Wairarapa coast and Cape Palliser. The tour follows the edge of the coast, providing unstoppable views of the Bay before exploring the rural fishing village of Ngawi with its iconic tractors hauling fishing boats up the beach. Marvel at the North Island's largest permanent fur seal colony and test your fitness on a climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse that provides epic sweeping sea views. Dinner is served the edge of Lake Onoke (Lake Ferry) where you can read about its history whilst local fishermen haul in their catches fresh from the ocean and sit down at the historic lake Ferry Hotel for dinner.
The tour NEXT returns to Wellington via the Remutakas and State Highway 2 for an 8:00 pm drop-off.
Reviews
4.7
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from PlanTrip
5 stars
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4 stars
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Ratings by service
Value for money
4.6
Organization
4.5
Food
4.5
Diego Z.
Bahia Blanca, ARIn a group
4.0/5
Nos gustó bastante, con un par de detalles menores. Por el precio que pagamos, la verdad que rinde muchísimo. Volvimos a Wellington al día siguiente por nuestra cuenta. El guía de turismo en Inglés vale por sí solo. En hora pico el tránsito estira bastante el recorrido. Recomendable en general.
Value for money3.0Organization4.0Food5.0
Alejandro Y.
Maldonado, UYWith family
5.0/5
Contratamos esto casi sin expectativas y terminó siendo lo más lindo del viaje. Por el precio que pagamos, la verdad que rinde muchísimo. El tiempo en Ngawi fue suficiente para disfrutarlo de verdad.
Value for money5.0Organization5.0Food5.0
Camila T.
Sao Paulo, BRSolo traveler
4.0/5
Boa opção
Boa experiência, com um detalhe que vale saber antes. Pagamos bem menos que outras opções e a experiência foi igualmente boa. Reserve tempo para Ngawi, vale a pena. O voucher demorou algumas horas para chegar e fiquei nervoso. Nada grave, mas vale saber antes de reservar.
Value for money5.0Organization3.0Food4.0
Camila L.
Mendoza, ARWith family
5.0/5
Una experiencia hermosa
Simplemente perfecto. Terminar en Martinborough fue el mejor cierre. El lugar en Ngawi tiene una ambientación hermosa. Nos atendieron por WhatsApp para una duda y respondieron en minutos. No lo dudes, reservalo.
Value for money5.0Organization5.0Food5.0
Felipe J.
Manaus, BRIn a group
4.0/5
Muito bom
Gostamos bastante, com alguns detalhes pequenos. Comparando com fazer por conta própria, compensa. Adoramos a região de Ngawi. É uma forma bem prática de se localizar na cidade no primeiro dia. Faltou um mapa impresso, tudo dependia do celular. Recomendo mesmo assim.
Value for money5.0Organization3.0Food4.0
Alejandro R.
Punta del Este, UYAs a couple
5.0/5
Vale muchísimo más de lo que cuesta. Aprovechamos guía de turismo en Inglés más de lo que pensábamos. El grupo no era enorme, lo que hizo todo más cómodo. Cinco estrellas bien merecidas.
Value for money5.0Organization5.0Food5.0
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Highlights
- Wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries
- Rugged coastal village of Ngawi
- The North Island's largest permanent seal colony
Important
What to Bring:
Suitable clothing for the day
Tours depart from the Wellington i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington (opposite Amora Hotel)
You should arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
A pick-up service is available by request from selected centrally located Wellington hotels and the Aotea Quay cruise terminal.
Suitable clothing for the day
Tours depart from the Wellington i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington (opposite Amora Hotel)
You should arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
A pick-up service is available by request from selected centrally located Wellington hotels and the Aotea Quay cruise terminal.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 7 days prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 7 days will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
