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Tour Details . . .
Wellington to Wellington
Departs Daily
5 Days from
$NZ880
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Costs below
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Highlights . . .
Wellington City
Martinborough vineyards
The Marlborough Sounds
Marlborough vineyards
Nelson Arts and Crafts
Nelson vineyards
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Day 1 Arrive Wellington
On arrival at Wellington Airport you
will greeted by our representative and transferred to your accommodation.
The balance of the day will be free to explore the Nation's Capital.
Overnight Bay Plaza Hotel
Day 2 Martinborough Vineyards day excursion
Travel by train beneath the rugged Rimutaka Ranges
to arrive in Featherston. Your local guide will meet you on arrival
and transfer you the short distance to Martinborough. The Martinborough
region is famous for its dry free-draining soils. These soils and
a dry climate are ideal for the growth of premium grapes and olives.
Martinborough wine is now internationally acclaimed, particularly
its Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Today your local guide will
introduce you to the Martinborough Vineyards. On completion of the
excursion return to Wellington by train.
Overnight Bay Plaza Hotel
Day 3 Wellington - Blenheim - Marlborough Vineyards
Cross Cook Strait on the Lynx Ferry. On arrival
you will be greeted by Marlborough Travel for an exploration of
one of the New World's finest wine producing regions. The region
has an international reputation for producing the World's best Sauvignon
Blanc plus very good Chardonnay and Riesling. Today you will have
the opportunity to meet with a number of the regions leading wine
makers.
Overnight Blenheim Country Lodge
Day 4 Blenheim - Nelson
This morning transfer by coach to Nelson, New
Zealand's sunniest city. Join your local guide for an introduction
to the many quality vineyards that encompass the Nelson wine region.
Overnight Trailways
Day 5 Nelson - Wellington
The morning will be free to discover Nelson with
its many art and crafts stores and trendy cafes. Early afternoon
transfer to the airport for your short flight to Wellington.
Arrangements Terminate
Note: due to the short
distances travelled this option is presented on a coach travel /
guided wine tour basis only.
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