Cruise Ship Days Hop On Hop Off Wine, Beer & Wonders Tour

For your convenience, contact details are provided for each venue. Tastings and lunch are at your own cost. Please remember to book your lunch in advance. We also recommend booking tastings at vineyards, especially if you’re touring with us on weekends or with a larger group. We’ve included venue contact details for your convenience.

Note: Prices are subject to change and are a guide only.

1. Blue Penguin Gifts
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open 9 am - 5 pm (opens at 10 am on Sundays)
A locally owned shop in Blenheim, Blue Penguin offers a range of high-quality New Zealand gifts, from hand-crafted jewellery to greenstone carvings, knitwear, beauty products, and more.

2. Seymour Square (Town Stop)
Only a two-minute walk from Blenheim’s centre, Seymour Square is a beautifully landscaped park featuring vibrant gardens, a historic stone clock tower, and a spectacular night-lit fountain.

3. Lawson's Dry Hills
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 10 am - 4.30 pm (bookings preferred; max 8 guests)
Relax in a sustainable winery with a platter option. Tastings are $5 for five wines (fee waived with a bottle purchase).

4. Marlborough Museum
📞 +64 3 578 1712
⏰ Open daily, 10 am - 4 pm (free on Saturdays)
Located in Brayshaw Heritage Park, Marlborough Museum offers insights into wine history and local heritage.
HoHo Special: $8 adult entry (save $2).

5. Brayshaw Heritage Park
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Hours vary by exhibit
A 1968 heritage park featuring organisations like the Marlborough Historical Society and vintage farm machinery exhibits.

6. Omaka Classic Cars
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Fri-Sun, 11 am - 3.30 pm
See over 100 vintage vehicles from 1950-1980 and beyond.

7. Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
📞 +64 3 577 9419
⏰ Open daily, 9 am - 4 pm
Showcasing rare aircraft with lifelike displays by Weta Workshop. Includes a café.

8. Wither Hills
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily by appointment; bookings required
Named after the Wither Hills range, Wither Hills offers tastings, lunch, and private sessions. Tastings are $5 for three wines.

9. Rock Ferry Wines
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 11 am - 4 pm (bookings preferred; max 6 guests)
Enjoy organic wines from two regions, with tastings for $12 for seven wines.

10. Saint Clair Family Estate
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Wed-Sun, 11 am - 4 pm; bookings required
A top family-owned winery offering vineyard lunches and tastings ($6 for three wines or $10 for six).
HoHo Special: 10% off lunch or wine purchases.

11. Makana Confections
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 9 am - 5.30 pm
Handmade chocolate confections using fresh, natural ingredients.

12. Hunters Wines
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Wed-Sun, 10 am - 4 pm; bookings preferred (max 8 guests)
Taste wines in a charming garden or visit the on-site artist studio.
HoHo Special: $5 tasting of six wines (fee refunded with purchase).

13. Moa Brewery
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Thurs-Sun, 12 pm - 7 pm
Sample award-winning craft beers on a scenic patio.
HoHo Special: 20% off tastings and flights.

14. Cloudy Bay
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 10 am - 4 pm; bookings preferred
Enjoy tastings and fresh oysters at this prestigious vineyard. Tastings range from $10-$25.

15. Allan Scott
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Wed-Sun, 10 am - 5 pm; bookings preferred (max 8 guests)
Relax with tastings and seasonal dishes at this well-regarded winery.

16. Jackson Estate
📞 +64 3 572 9500
⏰ Open Mon-Fri, 10 am - 4.30 pm; bookings required
Sustainably crafted wines from a 100% New Zealand-owned vineyard. Tastings are $5 for four wines.

17. Runway Cafe
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Tues-Fri, 7 am - 3 pm; Sat/Sun 8.30 am - 3.30 pm
Enjoy local fare and a unique inflight experience by The Argosy aircraft.

18. Spy Valley Wines
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Mon-Fri, 10.30 am - 4.30 pm; bookings preferred
Sustainably crafted wines set near a satellite station. Tastings: $5 for flagship wines or $10 for reserve wines.

19. Woodbourne Tavern
⏰ Open daily from 11 am until late
Known as “the Woody,” this family pub is loved by locals and visitors alike for its classic pub fare.

20. Cork & Keg
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 12 pm until late
An English-style tavern with premium ales, wines, and homemade pizzas.

21. Gibson Bridge
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 12 pm - 4 pm; bookings preferred (max 6 guests)
A boutique vineyard beside Gibson Creek with $5 tastings (waived with a bottle purchase).

22. Forrest Winery
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 10 am - 4.30 pm; bookings preferred
This family-owned winery offers gardens and Cellar Door 101 sessions on weekends. Tastings: $12 for seven wines.

23. Framingham
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 10.30 am - 4.30 pm; bookings preferred
Known for aromatic wines, including some of Marlborough’s oldest Riesling vines. Tastings are free (donations welcome).

24. Nautilus Winery
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily, 10 am - 4.30 pm; bookings preferred
Try four wines at Nautilus’ charming cellar door. Tastings: $10.

25. Boom Town Beer Garden
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open Fri-Sun, 12 pm - 6 pm
A relaxed beer garden serving wood-fired pizzas and burgers.

26. Vines Village
📧 [email protected]
⏰ Open daily from 8 am (closing times vary)
Home to Golden Mile Brewing, Roots Gin, and a café with lakeside views. Tastings: $15 for beer, $19.50 for gin.

27. Whitehaven Wines
📞 +64 3 572 7588
⏰ Open daily, 11 am - 4.30 pm; bookings preferred (max 11 guests)
Specialising in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with a deli for custom platters. Tastings: $10.

Present your Hop-on Hop-off wristband at selected stops for exclusive offers!