Wellington's Exclusive: Martinborough Wine & Wild Coast Journey
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Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.
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Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
James_P, 10/17/2025 6:11:25 PM
Excellent full day tour with diverse activities. Went to a rain forest, cheese shop, chocolate tasting, lunch at a winery with tasting, drive to the coast to see seals and dinner. Phil provided lots of information and picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel. Interesting and tasty day.
jessicabG9890JC, 10/5/2025 6:22:05 PM
A perfect way to see the area surrounding Wellington. Phil is very knowledgeable and his disposition made for a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Lunch, dinner, wine, cheese and chocolate tasting were wonderful and the views at the fishing village and seal colony were spectacular.
PeterB748, 10/2/2025 4:03:42 AM
A brilliant day with Phil - a wide range of experiences, wonderful food, expert information, just the right amount of talking (Phil didn't feel he had to fill every silence as some tour guides want to). We loved climbing up to the lighthouse, seeing all the seals, quick walk through the national parks, seeing rugged coastlines . . . . and did I mention the beautiful local produce . . . . thank you for giving us this memory.
erichschmidt737, 9/14/2025 11:49:58 PM
We had the most amazing experience on our tour with Mike! He went above and beyond, even stopping at a WETA cave after the tour had officially ended just to show our kids. It was such a special and unexpected moment that made the day truly unforgettable. Our kids loved it so much that they immediately asked if we could go on another tour with Mike. Best experience ever – highly recommend!
lucabU151DU, 9/10/2025 5:46:48 AM
Very nice Tour High recommended. The Guide is super nice and explain all the places that you will visit. Best tour regards south coast
Ambassador616698, 8/24/2025 3:24:01 PM
Phillip did a great job in not only providing great history but taking us to the most amazing and beautiful places. We did chocolate and wine tasting. Took a ride along the beautiful coast. Took in breathtaking views from the lighthouse. But my favorite part of the tour was the fur seal colony. Great tour!
Margarita_E, 8/23/2025 5:27:52 PM
Great tour. Phillip took us around the coast, cheese and chocolate tasting, lighthouse and the most amazing fur seal colony and so much more. We had a great lunch at a winery, as well as a delicious dinner watching the sunset on the coast. Phillip gave us great recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the history of New Zealand. Loved this tour.
Alexandra_M, 6/9/2025 12:02:59 PM
booked a wild coast tour with phil, and could not have had a better time. everything from wine and cheese to sunsets and fur seals, was expertly curated to fit into one perfect day. i’d recommend the trip to anyone who values the balance of food as culture and beautiful scenery. thanks again!
Katelyn_J, 6/2/2025 5:52:47 PM
This tour was the perfect mixture of exploring nature and enjoying good food. Absolutely fantastic tour. Highly recommend!
lsF6465DJ, 5/21/2025 7:33:20 PM
Selected this trip on the basis of the outstanding reviews and we were not disappointed!! Our driver and leader Phil provided a great description of the history and geography of the diverse areas travelled through. Loved seeing so many seals, so close! Lunch platter at Poppies winery was a highlight along with the seafood dinner. In all a wonderful experience. Booking direct with Zo Zo travel was simple and efficient.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 18 years for wine tasting
Departure point
The tour will depart at 10:00 AM from the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street). Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.Return details
Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.Redemption
• A moderate amount of walking is involved on uneven surfaces • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Minimum drinking age is 18 years24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund