Private Wine Tour Marlborough: Custom Itinerary from Blenheim

Wine tasting and gourmet stops tailored to what you want to see

A private, full-day wine tour from Blenheim in a six-seat vehicle with a local chauffeur-guide who customizes the itinerary to your interests. The tour includes wine tastings at Marlborough wineries, gourmet treats, and flexible access to attractions like the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Marlborough Sounds scenic drive, or local artisan producers. Departures are timed to your schedule; children from age 15 are welcome; lunch is available to book separately at participating venues.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Marlborough Sounds45m
2. Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre1h

Wine and scenic tour from Blenheim

• Depart from Blenheim
• Scenic drive around Marlborough Sounds
• Visit Family Farm Park to see animals
• Wine tasting and gourmet lunch
• Visit Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
• Relax with wine tasting in garden
• Taste beer, gin, and chef's creations at Whitehaven Wines
• Travel through to Picton

The experience

You arrive in Blenheim with a free afternoon or a full day, and the guide meets you with a vehicle that seats six comfortably. Instead of following a fixed route, you tell the guide what interests you (wine regions, heritage sites, scenic drives, local makers), and the day unfolds around those choices. The Marlborough wine region is the spine of most itineraries: tastings at award-winning wineries like Whitehaven, where you sit under shade overlooking vineyards and the lake, or at garden venues where muffins and coffee come with the glass. Gourmet treats and chocolates are included throughout.

The optional stops reshape the day depending on what you want. The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre holds Peter Jackson's collection of restored World War I and II aircraft with life-sized diorama scenes. A café and memorabilia shop are on-site. The Marlborough Sounds route takes you on a scenic drive through the bays with photo stops at high points, then down to Picton with a fresh seafood lunch option. A family farm stop lets you handle sheep, Kune Kune pigs, and sometimes a rare Karearea falcon. None of these are locked in: the guide adjusts based on your energy, interests and the time you have.

The tour runs six hours from Blenheim on a schedule you set. Your guide is a local professional who knows the region's producers, gardens, and back routes. The vehicle has wide windows for viewing. Alcoholic drinks beyond the wine tastings are available to purchase at venues. Lunch is not included but can be booked at restaurants the guide recommends.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at Marlborough wineries.
• gourmet treats and chocolates.
• bottled water.
• transport in a private six-seat vehicle with a local guide.
• flexible departure times to suit your schedule.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Pamela March Trading As Your Local Chauffeur

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple, a small family, or a group of friends who want to explore Marlborough together without splitting up or following a fixed route: the guide builds the day around what you actually want to see.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years). Children under 15 can't be included in the booking.

Can I pick which wineries and attractions we visit, or is the itinerary set?

The itinerary is built around your interests on the day. You tell the guide what appeals to you (wine tastings, the aviation museum, the Sounds, local artisans), and the route is customized to fit those choices and your schedule.

What is the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre?

Omaka holds a collection of restored World War I and II aircraft with detailed, life-sized diorama scenes from that era. The venue includes a café and memorabilia shop, and the collection was assembled by Peter Jackson, known for directing Lord of the Rings and Avatar.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but the guide can arrange it at restaurants or cafés along the route: options include fresh seafood near Picton or meals at winery restaurants overlooking the vineyards.

What happens if I want to visit the Marlborough Sounds scenic drive?

The Sounds route includes a scenic drive through the bays with stops at high viewpoints for photos, then travel to Picton. A fresh seafood lunch can be added, and you may stop at a family farm to interact with sheep, Kune Kune pigs, and sometimes a rare Karearea falcon. The farm visit requires advance booking.

What wine tastings are included?

Wine tastings at Marlborough wineries are included. Venues like Whitehaven also offer beer and gin tastings. Gourmet treats and chocolates are part of the experience, and coffee with muffins is available at garden venues.