Things to do in Blenheim
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Marlborough Wine Tasting: 5 Cellar Doors & Lunch from PictonYou're picked up from central Picton or Blenheim and driven to five wineries across Marlborough, tasting at least four wines at each stop. Lunch happens at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen in the vines. The driver handles the route and the roads; you handle the tasting. Door-to-door means no rental car, no navigation, no risk of driving after wine.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want to taste widely without driving or planning the route. The full day—roughly nine hours—is what lets you visit five wineries and sit properly for lunch instead of rushing between stops.
Marlborough: Self-Guided Bike Wine Tour with Shuttle & MapYou’ll start your day in Renwick with friendly locals who’ll set you up on comfy bikes (with wine panniers!) and give you tips for exploring Marlborough’s cellar doors at your own pace. Taste local wines, snack on cheese platters under the sun, and relax knowing there’s always backup if you need it. It’s less like a tour and more like being let loose in wine country—with just enough help when you want it.
Marlborough: Winemakers Day Tour & Boutique Wineries with LunchYou’ll wander through Marlborough vineyards with a local winemaker as your guide, tasting boutique wines straight from family cellars. Expect relaxed chats over lunch at a vineyard restaurant, stories from people who make their own wine, and maybe even chocolate or craft beer before heading back—plus that feeling you only get when you’re part of something local for a day.
Blenheim Wine Tour: Self-Guided Bike & Cellar DoorsYou cycle between Marlborough's wineries and tasting rooms on your own schedule, with a map, van support in winter, and free wine collection. Pickup and dropoff from your accommodation are included, along with a full-day bike rental and helmet. The route stays within 3km of the base, so you're never more than a short ride from the next cellar door or café.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to explore Marlborough's wineries without a fixed itinerary or group pace — the self-guided format and free wine collection mean you stop where you want and don't carry bottles between tastings.
Marlborough: Half-Day Wine Tour with 4 Tastings & PickupYou’ll taste Marlborough’s signature wines at four different wineries, stroll through sunlit vineyards with a local guide who knows everyone, and share laughs over cheese platters (optional). Hotel pickup from Picton or Blenheim keeps things easy. Expect relaxed pacing, small groups, and those little moments that stick with you long after.
Blenheim Wine Tour Afternoon: 3 Cellar Doors & Lunch IncludedYou get picked up from your Blenheim hotel, visit an award-winning winery restaurant for lunch with a wine tasting, then stop at two more cellar doors to taste Marlborough's best wines. All tasting fees are included, the guide shares local vineyard knowledge, and the whole thing takes about four hours without you having to drive or plan the stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Marlborough's best wines without driving yourself or planning which wineries to visit — the guide handles the route and the tastings, and you just show up at your hotel.
Marlborough: Small Group Wine Tour & Chocolate Tasting DayYou’ll wander Marlborough’s sunlit vineyards with a local guide, tasting crisp Sauvignon Blancs and unique Pinots at several cellar doors. Enjoy lunch at a vineyard restaurant (try the mussels if you can), then end your day sampling handmade chocolates before heading back to your hotel feeling pleasantly full — maybe still humming Kiwi tunes.
Marlborough: Half-Day Wine & Beer Tour with Lunch StopYou’ll wander through Marlborough’s vineyards with a local guide who actually listens to your wine wishes, taste your way through three or four wineries (sometimes even chocolate), and settle into an outdoor vineyard lunch where everything slows down. Expect laughter, small surprises, and flavors that linger longer than you’d expect.
Blenheim: WWI & WWII Aviation Exhibitions Skip-the-LineYou skip the entry queue and spend 90 minutes moving through two separate exhibitions: one tracking World War I aviation through rare aircraft and immersive sets, the other following World War II across multiple theaters with original Spitfires and Mosquitos on display. The museum handles the staging and storytelling; you just show up between 10am and 4pm and move through at your own pace.Is it for me?Right for anyone interested in aviation history or World War I and II who wants to see rare original aircraft in a setting that tells the story rather than just displaying it — the skip-the-line entry and 90-minute window mean you move through both exhibitions without the usual museum friction.
Marlborough wine tasting and seafood cruise from BlenheimThe Marlborough Icons Tour combines morning wine tastings at two Marlborough wineries with an afternoon seafood cruise through the Marlborough Sounds aboard a luxury vessel. Hotel pickup in Blenheim is included, along with a light lunch, wine tastings, fresh local seafood, and access to the onboard licensed bar. The afternoon cruise operates Wednesday and Saturday only during winter 2026 and accommodates a maximum of 15 people per booking.Is it for me?Hotel pickup from Blenheim means you don't need a car or a driver for the day—the tour collects you in the morning and returns you afterward, so the wine tastings and the cruise both stay worry-free. The fixed schedule also settles the timing: the afternoon cruise departs at a set hour, so the morning and lunch fit around it without negotiation.
Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim: Small-group tastingsA full-day Marlborough wine tour from Blenheim visits a selection of boutique and iconic wineries with a local guide, includes wine tastings and a two-course winery lunch, and operates in a small group of no more than 11 people. Pickup runs from Picton waterfront, Blenheim accommodation or Blenheim Airport between 9:15am and 9:50am, with return by 5:30pm. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste Marlborough wines in a small group with someone who knows the region — the maximum of 11 people and the local guide mean you're learning from a real expert, not following a script, and the pace gives you time to actually savour each winery instead of moving through them.
Marlborough wine tasting tour: Family wineries & Sauvignon BlancA six-hour wine tasting tour of Marlborough's wine region that takes you to a carefully selected mix of family-owned wineries and boutique vineyards, with all standard cellar door tasting fees included and hotel pickup from your accommodation. You'll taste Marlborough's world-famous Sauvignon Blanc alongside Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir, then relax at a vineyard restaurant where food and wine pair together. The tour is designed for quality over quantity, with time to absorb the stories behind each winery and insights into how the wines are made.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided route through multiple wineries in one day rather than self-driving, so you can taste continuously and absorb the winemaking stories without managing logistics.
Blenheim Wine Tour: 3–4 Wineries, Afternoon TastingsYou get picked up from your hotel, visit three to four wineries across Marlborough, taste wines chosen to show the region's range, and return by late afternoon. Hotel drop-off is included. Bring food beforehand and decide on the day whether you want to follow the guide's picks or steer toward specific producers.Is it for me?Right for wine drinkers who want to understand Marlborough without arranging their own transport or timing—the flexible route means you can follow the guide's expertise or chase down a specific producer, and the afternoon window fits easily into a South Island itinerary.
Marlborough Guided & Self-Guided Wine Bike Tour with TastingsYou’ll get a friendly intro to Marlborough’s wine scene with a local guide in the morning—then spend your afternoon biking at your own pace between cellar doors. It’s relaxed, flexible, and perfect if you want both guidance and independence.
Omaka WWII Dangerous Skies Exhibition Tickets & Entry InfoYou’ll get up close to legendary WWII aircraft and hear stories that don’t make it into textbooks. This isn’t just for aviation buffs—the displays are hands-on and personal, with details that stick with you long after you leave.
Marlborough Wine Tour: Cloudy Bay & 4 Vineyards with LunchYou visit four distinct Marlborough wineries — Cloudy Bay, Allan Scott, an organic specialist, and a winery restaurant — tasting wines that reflect different terroirs and winemaking styles. A two-course gourmet lunch with wine pairings is included, along with a stop at a local chocolate maker. Door-to-door pickup from Blenheim or Renwick areas means you arrive ready to taste and leave without navigating the roads yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste how Marlborough's different soils and producers shape the same grape into four distinct wines, without arranging transport or managing the timing yourself — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up and taste, nothing else to organize.
