Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc Capital of the World
New Zealand's largest and most famous wine region, home to world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc. The Wairau and Awatere valleys produce wines of extraordinary intensity, with over 150 wineries crafting everything from crisp whites to elegant Pinot Noir.
Personalise Your Perfect Wine Day
Free to build with a free account. Pay only when you take it on the road.
What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Blenheim
Pick a style above — your tour builds in seconds, free
What's Included
Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 4 reviews
Everyone thinks Marlborough is just Sauv Blanc and honestly we did too until this tour. There's so much more going on — the sub-region breakdown was eye-opening.
Asked for boutique wineries and it delivered. Skipped all the tourist traps and found some absolute gems we're still talking about.
Smart concept — explore wine country without being stuck on a tour bus. Self-guided is the way to go. Audio quality was surprisingly professional.
The narration was good but a couple of the suggested wineries were quite far apart. Maybe tighter routing would help.
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How It Works
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Unlock the region with a one-time pass — every tour and full audio narration, yours forever
Explore
Download to the app and enjoy GPS-guided audio narration on the road
Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Cloudy Bay
Whitehaven Wines Cellar Door and Tasting Room
Forrest Wines
Saint Clair Family Estate Vineyard Kitchen
Te Whare Ra
Wine tastings & tours in Marlborough
Bookable cellar-door experiences — reserve one, then let your audio tour route the day around it
Marlborough wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Marlborough?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Marlborough wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Marlborough wine trail?
The Marlborough trail covers 43+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Marlborough?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Marlborough directly through the app as well.
How much does the Marlborough self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Marlborough is a one-time $39.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Marlborough wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Blenheim, Picton, Renwick, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.
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