Private Wine Tours
Are you seeking an elevated wine day tour experience curated by someone who is knowledgeable both about wine and the particular wine region? John has both deep wine knowledge and strong industry connections, particularly in the Wairarapa wine district but also in other NZ wine regions. Let me organise your Martinborough wine tour.
Individuals welcome, one child may accompany parents (conditions)
Martinborough Wine Day Tour
This tour commences with a 9.30am pick up from your Martinborough/Featherston/Greytown location of choice. (Pickups from Masterton 9am +$30 or Wellington 8am +$50 pp.) The tour will be curated around your interests but will normally include five vineyard visits chosen to highlight the best Martinborough has to offer, along with a vineyard lunch. Drop off by 4.30pm (5pm Masterton). Normal maximum of four people on the tour (up to six may be possible with discussion). NZ$350pp, Individual and child surcharge $50.
Greater Wairarapa Wine Day Tour
This tour commences with a 9.15am pick up from your Martinborough/Featherston/Greytown location of choice. (Pickups earlier from Masterton 9am +$30 or Wellington 8am +$50 pp.) The tour will be curated around your interests but will normally include five vineyard visits chosen to highlight the bestof the Greater Wairarapa region, along with a vineyard lunch. Dropoff by 4.30pm (5pm Masterton) A maximum of four people on the tour. NZ$380pp, Individual surcharge $50, sorry, no children on this tour
Anywhere in N.Z Wine Tour
We can plan a wine tour for any wine region in New Zealand over one or more days, or even an overview tour of all of the main wine regions in New Zealand. Cost would based on the actual tour requirements typically $350 per person per day for the tour activity plus any disbursements to be discussed and agreed in advance. For example, a Hawkes Bay wine tour over two days departing South Wairarapa at 8am or Wellington at 7am would cost $1,000 for the first person, and $700 per additional person.
Reviews
"Just book this tour...John is amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, informative and a perfect guide...My wife and I had an amazing time...It's worth the price 10 times over." Mitch K., Charleston
"The wine tour with John last September was so enjoyable! We tasted world-class Pinot Noir and I learned so much about these wines. Recommend 100%!" Jariyapon Matpon, Sydney.
"I had a wonderful time on this private winery tour. From beginning to end, everything was well organized and enjoyable." Lana Piterova, Miami.
"An unequalled experience. John's expertise in wine together with his unparalleled access to behind the scenes at each vineyard we visited made this experience wonderful. I highly recommend the Wineinsights tour." Murray Wills, Lower Hutt.
"John organised & led a wine tour for me in the Yarra Valley last year. It was a great experience! I learned to appreciate wines much more ...heartily recommend John". Aida Chaocharoen, Melbourne.
Other Wairarapa tours and activities we recommend
South Wairarapa Cultural Tour with Wairarapa Tours. An opportunity to see the region through a Māori lens, learning the rich history and ancestral stories that connect people and environment. "Unforgettable" and "enlightening". https://wairarapatours.com/rich-cultural-experiences