Martinborough winery and foodie tour: Five artisan producers

Five stops through Martinborough's artisan food scene, from cheese to chocolate

A full-day activity in Martinborough combining behind-the-scenes tastings at five artisan food and wine producers: a cheese maker, a winery with vineyard tour, a craft brewery, an olive oil producer, and a chocolate maker. The tour includes private transport from your hotel, a winemaker-led vineyard tour, a tapas-style lunch in the cellar door, and tastings at each stop. A professional guide provides live commentary throughout the eight-hour day.

The experience

The day starts with a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges and a short stop at the Summit before descending into the Wairarapa region. Your first tasting is at C'est Cheese in Featherston, where you sample a range of local and imported cheeses served with quince paste and crackers. From there, a winemaker leads you through the vineyard, walking you step by step from vine to wine, followed by a tapas-style shared lunch in the Cellar Door with wine included.

The afternoon takes you to Martinborough Brewery for a craft beer tasting paddle. You choose any four of the eight taps on offer. Next is Olivo, where you wander among the oldest olive trees in Martinborough, learning about different varieties and the olive year. In the tasting room, you learn how to taste olive oil like a professional and discover how to use extra virgin and infused oils in quick recipes. The final stop is Schoc Chocolates, where you taste a selection of their exotic bars made on site.

Private transport covers the full route, and your guide handles all commentary and logistics. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included, along with all tasting fees. You'll need to be at least 18 to participate, and you should let the operator know about any dietary requirements when you book.

What’s included

• Private transport for the full eight hours.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• a professional guide with live commentary.
• tastings at all five producers (cheese, wine, craft beer, olive oil, chocolate).
• a winemaker-led vineyard tour.
• a tapas-style shared lunch in the cellar door with wine.
• all tasting fees and GST.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

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 25 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

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

Is this one for you?This tour works best for small groups or couples who want to spend a full day tasting without driving themselves, since private transport and a guide handle all the stops and logistics from start to finish.

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Top questions

What happens at the winery stop on the Martinborough tour?

A winemaker leads a vineyard tour explaining the process from vine to wine, then you taste wines tapas-style over a shared lunch served in the Cellar Door.

How many tasting stops are included in this Martinborough foodie tour?

Five stops: C'est Cheese in Featherston, a winery with vineyard tour, Martinborough Brewery, Olivo olive oil producer, and Schoc Chocolates.

Does the Martinborough tour include lunch?

Yes, a tapas-style shared lunch is served in the winery's Cellar Door as part of the wine tasting stop.

Is hotel pickup included in the Martinborough winery tour?

Yes, private transport includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or port, plus all transport between the five tasting stops.

What's the age requirement for the Martinborough foodie tour?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate, as the tour includes wine and craft beer tastings.