Excursion Wine country & cycling experience tour at Picton

Experience the splendid beauty, charm and flavours of the world-renowned Marlborough wine region during this scenic and invigorating, half-day cycling excursion with lunch.

Picton, Vines Village, First Winery/Cellar Tour & Tasting

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30 -minute drive to Vines Village, the heart of the world -renowned Marlborough wine region. Upon arrival, proceed for your first cellar visit and tasting of three wonderful examples of Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc.

Bicycle Tour, Marlborough Wine Region, Vineyards

Leaving the first winery, receive your safety briefing and bicycling instructions, your safety helmet and be outfitted with a bicycle. Afterward, begin your leisurely, guided, approximately 3.2 -mile (about two-kilometre) ride to two more of Marlborough's boutique wineries. Along the way, stops are made to learn about the vineyards and Marlborough wine region as a whole, as well as some of the most popular varieties grown here. The biking portion of the tour is over flat terrain, easy and suitable for all fitness levels, and a lovely way to connect each of the wineries.

Country Roads, Cycle Paths, Additional Winery Visits, Wine Tastings, Lunch

At the second winery, taste a full range of Marlborough's wine varieties, including Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. From here, your bicycle-ride continues along quiet country roads and cycle paths en route to another boutique winery. Upon arrival, proceed to a private room for a wine tasting accompanied by a lunch consisting of local specialities.

At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your van and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Picton, Vines Village, Bicycle Tour, Marlborough Wine Region, Vineyards, Country Roads, Cycle Paths, Winery Visits and Wine Tastings, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of easy bicycling for approximately two miles (about 3.2 kilometres) over flat surfaces, with stops along the way, and a few steps to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, and able to ride a bicycle. This tour is not recommended for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking or sport shoes, and bring sun protection, raingear, bottled water, and a weatherproof coat or jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least 13 years old to participate on this tour. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. Bicycles and safety helmets are provided; safety helmets must be worn the entire time whilst bicycling. Bicycles are recreational-style bikes, with comfortable seats and suspension seat-posts. Guests weighing more than approximately 264.5 pounds (about 120 kilograms) cannot participate on this tour. This tour visits any three of the following wineries (based on availability): Whitehaven, Nautilus, Wairau River, Mahi, Giesen, Forrest, and Framingham. The tour sequence and timings may vary. In the event of inclement weather, a van transfers guests between the wineries. A van follows behind during biking stages of this tour in case guests are unable, or do not wish, to continue cycling. Guest must sign a waiver to participate. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.