Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours: 25 stops, no driving

You pick the stops and the pace. The driver handles the route.

A hop-on, hop-off shuttle service through Marlborough's wine region with 25 stops including wineries, breweries, museums and cafes. Board and exit at any stop on the route, spend as long as you want at each destination, and catch the next shuttle when you're ready to move on. Air-conditioned vehicle and experienced driver included. Suitable for cruise ship passengers on a day in port.

Step-by-step itinerary

Marlborough hop on hop off tour

• Board hop on hop off bus
• Visit Simon Waghorn winery
• Enjoy wine tastings at Wine + Food Experience
• Stroll Seymour Square park
• Shop at Blue Penguin NZ Gifts
• Explore Omaka Classic Cars
• Visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
• See Marlborough Historical Society at Brayshaw
• Have lunch at St. Clair winery
• Wine tasting at Hunters Wines
• Dine at The Fancy Cow restaurant
• Visit Wither Hills winery
• Taste wines at Cloudy Bay vineyard
• Sample beers at Moa Brewery
• Visit 100% kiwi-owned winery
• Relax at Runway Cafe
• Wine tasting at Spy Valley estate
• Tour Clos Henri Estate
• Enjoy Allan Scott wines and gifts
• Drink at The Cork & Keg tavern
• Visit Woodbourne Tavern and Motels
• Taste wines at Nautilus cellar door
• Experience organic wines at Huia
• Eat at The Vine/cafe and shop local
• Whiskey and cheese tasting at Vines Village
• Buy chocolates at Makana Chocolate factory
• Wine tasting at Framingham winery

The experience

This is a cruise ship day ticket only, so you'll need to be a passenger with a port call in Blenheim. The shuttle runs a fixed loop through Marlborough with stops at over 25 locations: wineries like Cloudy Bay, Spy Valley and St. Clair; breweries including Moa and The Cork & Keg; the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre with its collection of rare aircraft; Omaka Classic Cars with over 100 vintage vehicles; and cafes, restaurants and gift shops scattered through town and the surrounding vineyards. You get a map and timetable so you can plan which stops matter to you.

The freedom is the point: hop off at a winery for a tasting and lunch, stay two hours if you want, then board the next shuttle heading your direction. Some stops are a two-minute walk from Blenheim's town centre: Seymour Square with its historic clock tower, Blue Penguin for locally made gifts. Others sit deeper in the vineyards. You're not locked into a guide's schedule or a fixed group itinerary. You move at your own speed and choose your own stops. The driver provides information and the vehicle is air-conditioned, so the logistics are handled while you decide where to linger.

The loop runs for several hours, so you can cover as much or as little as your port time allows. Families travel together, couples can split up and meet at a stop, and solo travelers can hop between breweries or wineries without committing to a group pace. Children 12 and under travel on a child ticket.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with knowledgeable driver.
• unlimited hop-on, hop-off access to 25 stops.
• map and timetable for planning your route.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and Saturday5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 11:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 60

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by HOP ON HOP OFF WINE TOURS LIMITED

Is this one for you?The self-guided format suits anyone who wants to explore Marlborough's wineries and breweries at their own pace without being tied to a group schedule or a guide's itinerary. Families, couples and solo travelers can each spend time at the stops that matter most to them and move on when they're ready.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

Can I get on and off the shuttle as many times as I want during the day?

Yes. The hop-on, hop-off format lets you board and exit at any of the 25 stops as many times as you like, staying as long as you want at each destination before catching the next shuttle.

What are the main stops on the Marlborough route?

Stops include wineries like Cloudy Bay, Spy Valley, St. Clair, Hunters and Framingham; breweries such as Moa and The Cork & Keg; the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre with rare aircraft displays; Omaka Classic Cars with over 100 vintage vehicles; Seymour Square in Blenheim's town centre; and cafes, restaurants and gift shops throughout the region.

Is this ticket available to anyone, or only cruise ship passengers?

This is a cruise ship day ticket only. If you're not a cruise ship passenger, you'll need to ring the operator directly to arrange a booking.

How long does the shuttle loop take to complete?

The full loop runs between 4 and 7 hours depending on how many stops you visit and how long you stay at each one. You control the pace by choosing which stops to visit and when to board the next shuttle.

What's included in the ticket?

The ticket includes the air-conditioned shuttle service, an experienced driver who provides information about the stops, a map and timetable to help you plan your day, and unlimited hop-on, hop-off access to all 25 stops.

Are tastings and meals included?

Tastings, food and drinks at the wineries, breweries and cafes are not included in the shuttle ticket. You purchase these separately at each stop.