Food, Wine and Beer Tours
Half-Day Tours
Small Group Tours
Transfers and Shuttles
What are the highlights of the Blenheim Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour?
- Explore Marlborough wine country at your own pace
- Choose from cellar doors, breweries, pubs and food venues
- Visit around 3–4 stops during the afternoon
- Stay longer at the places you enjoy and catch a later bus
- Discover Marlborough without needing to drive between tastings
What is included in the tour?
- Hop on hop off bus transport
- Marlborough route map and timetable
- Tour wristband
- Access to selected venue specials
- Multiple pick-up and drop-off stops along the route
Not included:
- Wine tastings
- Beer tastings
- Lunch or other meals
- Winery or brewery tours
- Optional activities
- Personal purchases
All tasting fees and food costs are paid directly to the venues you choose.
This is a self-guided experience, not a hosted wine tour. There is no guide choosing wineries or accompanying you through tastings.
It works best for independent travellers who are happy to plan a simple route using the timetable and pre-book selected cellar doors where required.
The afternoon pass generally allows time for around 3–4 venues, depending on how long you spend at each stop.
Guests must be 18 or over to consume alcohol and should carry government-issued photo ID. Younger passengers can travel but cannot take part in alcoholic tastings.
The buses cannot accommodate wheelchairs, large prams, backpacks or luggage.
- Book popular wineries in advance: Many Marlborough cellar doors require or strongly recommend reservations, particularly at weekends.
- Pre-book lunch: If you want a meal during the afternoon, reserve it beforehand so you can plan the rest of your stops around the booking.
- Groups of more than 8: Contact us directly before booking so transport and winery arrangements can be coordinated. Larger parties cannot simply combine separate bookings.
- Arrive early: Be at the Blenheim pick-up point at least 5 minutes before departure
- No alcohol onboard: The buses are not licensed for drinking, so alcohol cannot be consumed while travelling.
- Passenger behaviour: Guests who are intoxicated, disruptive or disrespectful may be removed from the service.
- Cleaning fee: A NZ$250 cleaning fee may be charged for spills or soiling of the bus.
- Bring water: Staying hydrated is recommended, especially when visiting several tasting rooms.
- Allow for delays: Traffic and passenger timing can affect the schedule, so avoid making very tight bookings between venues.
- Venue costs are extra: Tastings, food, tours and other experiences are paid directly to each business.
- Adult rate: 14 years +
- Child rate: 0-13 years
- Drinking age: 18 years + (Drink only if you're of legal age. Bring ID to prove it if asked)
- More than 14 days before departure: Full refund**.
- Within 14 days: No refund
Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.
