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Top 9 day trips things to do in Blenheim

When Blenheim is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Private Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights Tour from Blenheim, Blenheim1

    1. Private Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights Tour from Blenheim

    5.0· 2 reviews· 6 hours

    An experienced local chauffeur/guide will take you on an exciting wine and gourmet experience on this private, full-day tour from Blenheim. You will enjoy stunning scenic views of the Marlborough wine region and taste the sensational wines and seriously delicious gourmet treats and cuisine. Your interests are the priority for the day and can also include the Heritage air museum, award winning gardens, local producers of crafts and talented artisans. Your tour is custom made especially for you.  Your chauffeur/guide is a professional local to ensure you receive the very best Marlborough has to offer. Your tour will be in a comfortable 6 seat vehicle with wide window view advantages. Tours depart from Blenheim with flexible tour times to suit your own schedule. Treat yourself to this tour of discovery and experience the very essence of Marlborough.

  2. Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour, Blenheim2

    2. Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour

    5.0· 114 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Afternoon wine tour with a lunch stop. A great option for people who desire the expert knowledge and connections that a winemaker tour guide can offer. A compact tour with time for lunch at a winery (at own cost). On our half day tour you get up close and personal with the Marlborough wine region. You visit 3-4 wineries which can include a visit to Makana Chocolate Shop. Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight for our half-day customers. The half day small group winery tour has an itinerary but the tour guide will invite participants to make winery requests and vineyard suggestions. If you have a favorite wine that you would like to taste and visit then we will do our best to take you there on this Half day Winery tour. This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay, Fromm and Hans Herzog. Contact us to upgrade to a "Full-day Winemaker's Tour" which includes an informative vineyard stop, followed by a behind-the-scenes look at a modern working winery! 0800 478 868

  3. Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough, Blenheim3

    3. Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

    5.0· 329 reviews· 6.5 hours

    With a winemaker or local legend as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture some great vineyard photos. During your full day tour you visit 4-6 wineries which could include a local brewery (depending on the preferences of the group), with over 40 cellar doors to choose from, if you’ve got a favorite we’ll do our best to get you there. We generally focus on a new Zealand family owned vineyards and wineries but can also visit the small boutique and organic vineyards. This tour does not include a visit to Cloudy Bay, Fromm and Hans Herzog. If Cloudy Bay is a must see then please book our Gourmet Gold Tour or a Private Wine tour Lunch at a vineyard restaurant is always a highlight and is at your own cost. There is opportunity to visit the Makana Chocolate Shop. Visit 4-6 wineries.

  1. Private Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region, Blenheim4

    4. Private Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

    4.9· 15 reviews· 6 hours

    The deluxe guided biking wine tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation in the morning and taken to our home base in the heart of the Marlborough wine region where you will meet your guide for the day. They will set you up with bikes and helmets and talk you through the plan for the day. As this is a private tour the day plan can be flexible to accommodate your riding pace or photo stop requirements. You will visit 5 wineries on the tour, stopping at one of them for lunch. (Lunch is at your own cost). At one of the wineries, we will have either a winery or vineyard tour, private tasting, blind tasting or food and wine match. This is the ultimate way to experience the Marlborough wine region. Experience stunning scenery, world class wines, friendly wineries, delicious food and relaxing biking. E-bikes (electric bikes) are avalible as an upgrade option.

  2. Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region, Blenheim5

    5. Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

    4.9· 7 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Our Private Driving Wine Tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation in the morning where you will meet your guide for the day. They will talk you through the plan for the day You will visit 4+ wineries on the tour, stopping at one of them for lunch. (Lunch is at your own cost). At one of the wineries, we will have either a winery tour, private tasting, blind tasting or food and wine match. This is the ultimate way to experience the Marlborough wine region. Experience stunning scenery, world class wines, friendly wineries, delicious food

  3. Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region., Blenheim6

    6. Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

    4.8· 229 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality equipment and send you on your way with all the recommendations, tips and hints you need to craft your own unforgettable Marlborough wine adventure. During Winter (June, July & August) rain or shine you’re covered: should winter weather roll in, your adventure continues! We’ll provide van support (and umbrellas) to two points on the wine trail, giving easy walking access to up to 8 stops: 5 cellar doors Whiskey & cheese tasting Boutique gin distillery ️ Restaurants and café ️ Gift shops Whether you’re cycling between tastings or cosying up on a winter stroll, your Marlborough wine adventure is guaranteed. Your full day hire includes a bike, helmet, Hi-Viz vest, wine map and pick up from your local accommodation. Tandems, child tagalong bikes, trailers, baby seats and E-Bikes are also available as an optional paid upgrade option.

  4. Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike Hire, Blenheim7

    7. Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike Hire

    4.8· 39 reviews· 7 hours

    Leave your worries behind you, hire a bike, and spend the day touring around the beautiful, scenic Marlborough wine region. This bike hire will ensure you a stress-free day out with a bike, a helmet, a winery map and our expert recommendations on which wineries to visit and what wines to taste.. Don’t miss out on the cheapest Bike Hire in Marlborough, save your spot today!

  5. Full-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim, Blenheim8

    8. Full-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

    4.8· 4 reviews· 6 hours

    Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day tour from Blenheim. You will visit approximately six or seven wineries during the day and any special requests you may have can usually be accommodated. A winery lunch stop is included (at your own cost). A complimentary pick up from your central Blenheim accommodation is included and will return you thereafter or to a suitable drop off point.

  6. Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise, Blenheim9

    9. Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise

    4.7· 77 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Please note over Winter 2026 this tour will be running Wednesday and Saturdays only. Experience the best of beautiful Marlborough on this full-day tour. Get picked up from Blenheim in the morning and head straight to your first of two wineries. Taste award-winning Marlborough wine, talk with respected winemakers, and explore beautiful Marlborough vineyards at both locations. Afterward, enjoy a light lunch prior to departure, then sit back for a relaxing afternoon as you join fellow travelers for our very popular Seafood Odyssea Cruise, accompanied by fresh local seafood tastings as you cruise the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound while cruising aboard a luxury vessel, and learn about the local history. Make use of the onboard licensed bar, serving a range of Marlborough wines, along with beers, juice, and bottled water.

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