About This Experience

TOUR SUMMARY From the Port of Picton Your Local Chauffeur will meet you at the Picton I Site car park near the vehicle to take you on a scenic journey through to Blenheim and the famous wine region. Savour our local cuisine in a winery garden café or enjoy a wine with a cheese, meat, seafood platter overlooking our stunning Wairau Valley. Later, visit a chocolate boutique. Ride with peace of mind with flexible drop off to suit your ships scheduled departure. TOUR DETAILS The Port of Picton in the Queen Charlotte Sound welcomes cruise ships through-out the season. Just 25 minutes south of Picton Your Local Chauffeur takes you on a scenic journey to enjoy the famous Marlborough wines. Your personal tour offers great flexibility to combine your favourite requests with Your Local Chauffeur's recommendations of the area. Enjoy a full wine tour experience or mix with other Marlborough gourmet and local attractions. On arrival into the Blenheim countryside of the Wairau Valley you can start tasting some sensational wines before a relaxing break for brunch, lunch or afternoon refreshment (at your own cost) applicable to your ships schedule. A popular choice could be a light tapas platter of mouth-watering cheese, meats and seafood with matching wines at a picturesque winery spot or while you overlook the Valley views of vineyards and the surrounding landscapes. More wine tasting could follow or try some of our local gourmet oils, liqueurs, local cheeses, black garlic, peanut butters, Manuka honey or a refreshing gelato. Your itinerary could vary depending on some of the options you choose on the day. Some exciting options you could consider could be a visit to an award winning garden, a visit to a renowned local artist’s personal gallery, a visit to another special artisan gallery or you could also choose a visit to the Omaka Air Museum to view Peter Jackson’s classic air plane displays of WW1 and WW2.. A must stop is the Makana Boutique Chocolate Confections – a tasty treat not to be missed. Some activities will be subject to availability on the day if not pre-booked and any entry fees may be payable to the organizer on the day. Once back in Picton you may like to take in the breath-taking views overlooking the Port of Picton, Queen Charlotte Sound and your ship. You will travel in a comfortable vehicle of up to six seats to suit the single traveller, couples or friends. Your Local Chauffeur is a local owner who has great passion for Marlborough and would look forward to sharing it with you.

Highlights

• ✓Private shore excursion from the Port of Picton
• ✓Wine tasting in the famous Marlborough wine region
• ✓Local cuisine in a winery garden cafe or platter with vineyard views
• ✓Visit to a chocolate boutique
• ✓Flexible drop-off timed to your ship's departure

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy (Calculated on the date we receive your email or online form available from our website). Cancellations received less than: 14 Days or less Prior to Departure Date: $100% of the full rate. 30 or More Days Prior to Departure Date: No cancellation Fee required. By submitting your cancellation form or advice by email you can advise us of the reason for your cancellation and in some instances we could offer you an alternative date or we may be able to forgo your cancellation fee. To change the date of your booking a 20% fee of your booking total will be charged if less than 14 Days notice is given.