Overview
Enjoy a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges including a short stop at the Summit before descending into the Wairarapa region. The first tasting stop is at C'est Cheese in Featherston for a range of fantastic local and imported cheeses and gourmet foods. Next enjoy a winemaker led vineyard tour learn the step by step process from vine to wine followed by a wine tasting tapas style lunch in the Cellar Door. Next stop is a craft beer tasting paddle at Martinborough Brewery. These paddles consist of your choice of any 4 of the 8 taps on offer. Our next tasting stop allows you to wander amongst the oldest olive trees in Martinborough, learning about the different olive varieties and what happens throughout the olive year. Progress to the tasting room where you will learn how to taste olive oil like a professional, and how to use extra virgin olive oil and the full range of infused oils in quick, easy and spectacular recipes. The final stop includes a visit to Schoc Chocolates for a tasting of their amazing products. Please note specific activity partners may differ from advertised as they are subject to availability.Stop At: • Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint, Unnamed Road, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand • C'est Cheese, 19 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston 5710 New Zealand • Martinborough, Martinborough, Wairarapa, Greater Wellington, North Island • Martinborough Brewery, 10 Ohio Street, Martinborough 5711 New Zealand • Olivo, 136 Hinakura Road, Martinborough 5784 New Zealand • Schoc Chocolates, 177 Main Street, Greytown 5712 New ZealandSample Menu • Mixed cheese platter - A platter of locally made cheeses served with quince paste and crackers. • Shared tapas lunch - Set menu tapas style shared lunch • Extra virgin and infused olive oil tasting - Taste o range of Olivo's extra virgin and infused Olivo oils (eg vanilla, lemon or saffron) • Chocolate tasting - Tasting experience at Schoc where you can try a variety of the exotic bars made on site.
Supplier Name
Zozo Travel Limited
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Minimum drinking age in New Zealand is 18 years,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,Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian options available),Dress code is casual/comfortable,Near public transportation,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands
Inclusions:
GST (Goods and Services Tax),Tasting fees (cheese, wine, olive oil, craft beer),Lunch,Professional guide/driver,Live commentary on board,Hotel/port pickup and drop-off,Private transportation for the duration of the tour (private vehicle),Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions:
Alcoholic beverages, olive oils and food to take away are available to purchase (optional) at own expense.
It's hard to pin the tail on just one aspect of this tour. It was all smooth sailing and we learnt so much about the local area and history. The food was excellent, the wine was excellent, the cheeses were excellent, the Olive oil tour was excellent, the craft beer was excellent.......and you have to try the legendary 'Ghost pepper chilli' chocolate. Thanks to Phil for a superb day out in Martinborough.
Reviewed by: philipsC3013VB, 04/28/2021 12:00:00 AM
For a 80th birthday celebration we joined Philip on this tour. We spent 8 enjoyable hours at a cheesery and deli, micro brewery, an olive grove, a chocolatier and a vineyard. The vineyard tour and gourmet lunch alone were worth the trip. The choice of venues is inspired and reflects the very best the region has to offer. This is a must tour for anyone wanting to experience fine food and wine with a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.
Reviewed by: Q4595EXpeterh, 04/20/2021 12:00:00 AM
We booked this tour as a day excursion from a cruise in early March, before the Covid-19 outbreak. Phil, our guide, was extremely professional and very knowledgable. We were able to see parts of this beautiful country that we would not of seen with the typical cruise excursion. He took us to an artisan cheese shop to sample a charcuterie, then we went to a chocolatier, we were able to sample many delicious chocolates, including spicy varieties. Next stop was a winery, then a brewery, an olive oil grove, the Wine Vault, and lastly a late, delicious lunch at Poppie's. This was simply an amazing day and we loved it.
Reviewed by: Desiraprewitt, 04/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
This was such a great tour! Covered a little of everything for everyone of us! The guide was so nice, it was a nice intimate group so it felt personal and more welcoming then a larger one.
We didn't feel out of place because we didn't know a lot about wine. The lovely lady at the winery we visited was so friendly and nice explained things with out overwhelming us with wine facts/rules/terms etc. Didn't make my wife feel bad when she only had one sip at the end and screwed her face up (she isn't really a drinker and dosent lIke any wine) the lady was happy we all experienced and tried it.
never made any of us feel bad for being mildly clueless (we usualy drunk what we drunk, never branching out, or knowing anything other then we like that one etc)
Loved and learned so much at the olive oil farm. Omg talk about passionate! Enjoyed tasting and learning some things I will be taking home and use!
Everyone met and spoken with on the tour were amazing! It was my favourite thing abou
Reviewed by: frank_m, 02/17/2020 12:00:00 AM
Excellent, really enjoyed the whole day, Philip was a great guide, highlights for us Poppies winery and Olivio, lunch was excellent would definitely recommend Zozo tours to anyone
Reviewed by: Alan P, 11/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
