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Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington
About This Tour
Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups!
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 9 hour private guided tour where we spend the day in the majestic South Wairarapa region covering Artisan Cheese and Chocolate tastings, visits to 2 wineries including tastings and lunch, a scenic drive out to Cape Palliser lighthouse (the southern most point of the North Island), visit the local Seal Colony, take in the sights of the quaint fishing village of Ngawi and dinner at the iconic Lake Ferry Hotel or a local Martinborough restaurant.
Please note parts of this tour is not available for younger than 18 years (wine tastings).
Cruise ship passengers: This tour operates on a reduced itinerary. We don't visit C'est Cheese and Schoc Chocolate.
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy a 9 hour private guided tour where we spend the day in the majestic South Wairarapa region covering Artisan Cheese and Chocolate tastings, visits to 2 wineries including tastings and lunch, a scenic drive out to Cape Palliser lighthouse (the southern most point of the North Island), visit the local Seal Colony, take in the sights of the quaint fishing village of Ngawi and dinner at the iconic Lake Ferry Hotel or a local Martinborough restaurant.
Please note parts of this tour is not available for younger than 18 years (wine tastings).
Cruise ship passengers: This tour operates on a reduced itinerary. We don't visit C'est Cheese and Schoc Chocolate.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- Entry fees
- Tasting fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
- Customer gift
- Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
- Bottled New Zealand spring water.
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
1
View the iconic buildings of the Parliamentary Precinct – the Executive Wing of Parliament 'The Beehive’, Parliament House and the Parliamentary Library Building.
2
Kaitoke Regional Park is located in the foot hills of the Tararua Ranges. Take a walk through native rain forest and admire the majestic Kahikatea trees, the tallest trees in New Zealand. We then visit the magical spot used as the set for Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings trilogy - walk in the footsteps of Elves Arwen and Elrond.
3
We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
4
We can sample magnificent local cheeses (Remutuka Pass cheeses are made on site) along with international cheeses.
5
Sample delectable, artisan produced, award winning chocolates.
Warning: You will be severely tempted to purchase some Schoc chocolate!
Warning: You will be severely tempted to purchase some Schoc chocolate!
6
We sample up to 5 wines at one of Martinborough's most idyllic wineries. The Poppies Rose is a must try!
7
Once we have had our lunch and wine tastings we drive out to Cape Palliser, the southern most point of the North Island where we can work off our lunch by a ‘gut busting’ 253 steps up to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for magnificent views over the South Pacific Ocean and the South Island.
8
After catching our breath we have a very short drive to the Cape Palliser Seal colony.
Care is required – it is very important we keep at least 20 metres away from the Seals.
Care is required – it is very important we keep at least 20 metres away from the Seals.
Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.