Martinborough wine, cheese & chocolate tour from Wellington

Taste Pinot Noir, local cheese and handmade chocolate in one afternoon

A guided food and wine tasting tour from Wellington takes you over the Remutaka Ranges to Martinborough and Greytown in five hours. You taste locally made cheeses at C'est Cheese, sample a flight at one of Martinborough's Pinot Noir wineries, and try Murray Langham's chocolate creations at Schoc Chocolates — all tasting fees included. Hotel pickup is provided, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Culinary tour through Wairarapa region

• Travel over Remutaka Ranges
• Pause at 555m summit viewpoint
• Sample local cheeses at C'est Cheese
• Enjoy wine tasting in Martinborough
• Taste chocolates at Schoc Chocolates
• Return via Remutaka Incline to Wellington

The Experience

The drive from Wellington crosses the Remutaka Ranges, climbing to a 555-meter summit where you pause for views before descending into the Wairarapa. Your first stop is C'est Cheese, an artisan deli where you taste a shared platter of locally made cheeses from cheesemaker Paul Broughton. The region's reputation rests on Pinot Noir, and your next stop is one of Martinborough's top wineries, where you work through a tasting flight of their signature wines. The pace is unhurried — you are tasting, not rushing through a list.

Greytown comes next, home to Schoc Chocolates and the work of chocolatier Murray Langham. You taste a range of his creations before the return journey takes you back over the Remutaka Incline and into Wellington. The whole outing runs five hours from pickup to drop-off, which means the drive time and the tastings fit inside a single afternoon without feeling compressed. All three tasting fees — cheese, wine and chocolate — are already included, so there are no surprise charges at the counter.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Wellington.
• tasting fees at C'est Cheese for locally made cheeses.
• wine tasting flight at a Martinborough winery.
• tasting at Schoc Chocolates in Greytown.
• scenic pause at the Remutaka summit.
• return transport to Wellington.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours

Is this one for you?Book this shared group tour if you want to taste cheese, chocolate, and wine across Wairarapa in one afternoon—the guided format handles all transport over the Remutaka Ranges, and traveling with other food enthusiasts often sparks good conversation at each stop.

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Top questions

What kind of wine do they pour at the Martinborough winery?

Martinborough is known for Pinot Noir, and the winery on this tour specializes in that varietal. You taste a flight of their selection during the tasting.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour price?

Yes, pickup from your Wellington hotel is included. The tour departs from your accommodation and returns you there at the end.

Can you eat lunch during the tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour, but you can eat at your own expense at local cafes or vineyard restaurants in Martinborough or Greytown during the afternoon.

What is the minimum age for this tour?

Participants must be at least 18 years old to join the tour.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and one collapsible wheelchair can be stored in the van. You must be able to enter and exit the van unassisted using steps and grab rails; if you cannot do this at the start, the guide may decline participation and offer a full refund.