Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour

Half-day foodie experience in the wonderful Wairarapa. Enjoy a locally guided tour of some of the different world-class foodie stops in the towns throughout the Wairarapa region including locally made cheese, chocolate and wine.

Enjoy a 5-hour return guided tour over the Remutaka Ranges to the Wairarapa region, home of some world-class culinary producers. The Wairarapa is an hour's drive northeast of Wellington over the spectacular Remutaka Ranges. The drive includes a sightseeing stop at the 555m high Summit for amazing views. The first foodie stop on the other side of the mountain range is at C'est Cheese artisan deli where the tour will include a tasting platter of locally made cheeses. Next, we continue up State Highway 2 to Greytown for a tasting of some of chocolatier Murray Langham's amazing chocolate range at Schoc Chocolates. Our third stop is in the world-class wine region of Martinborough famous for its pinot noir. Enjoy a tasting flight at one of the finest local wineries.

The final stop is at the Martinborough Memorial Square in the center of town and allows for guests to tailor the tour for their own tastes. Guests may choose one final tasting stop from Olivo extra virgin and infused olive oils, Martinborough craft brewery paddles, a local vineyard or cafe lunch, The Martinborough Sweet Shop, or the Wine Bank. This final stop is seasonal, subject to availability, and at the guest's expense.

The tour NEXT returns via the Remutaka Incline back to Wellington city center.