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Things to do in Martinborough

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Top 5 things to do in Martinborough

  1. Wairarapa Wine Tour Experience, Martinborough01

    1. Wairarapa Wine Tour Experience

    7 hoursFrom₹32,101/ person
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    Led by a qualified wine educator, this tour explores boutique producers beyond the Martinborough Terrace — a premium journey through the wider Wairarapa, one of the most diverse and character‑rich regions of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Each day is shaped around the season, the day of the week, and your interests, allowing access to small, reputation‑driven wineries that most visitors never reach.

  2. Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts, Martinborough02

    2. Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

    5.0· 16 reviews7.5 hoursFrom₹23,346/ person
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    Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour focuses on boutique, reputation‑driven wineries where you’ll taste flagship wines, explore barrel rooms, and learn about each producer’s history and winemaking philosophy directly from knowledgeable staff. Your day typically includes visits to five leading wineries and a relaxed vineyard lunch, with the option to customise the itinerary based on your wine interests. We contact you ahead of your tour (where booking time allows) to tailor the experience, ensuring a personalised and insightful journey through one of New Zealand’s most distinctive wine regions. Individuals are welcome, with a small surcharge. Please note that the actual wineries visited may vary depending on season, day of the week and your wine interests, the exact itinerary will be personalised and optimised for the best available experience.

  3. 1Hour Guided Tour of Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, Martinborough03

    3. 1Hour Guided Tour of Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

    5.0· 2 reviews1 hoursFrom₹3,502/ person
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    Discover the enchanting Pūkaha forest on a 1-hour guided tour led by knowledgeable rangers. This immersive experience unveils the hidden stories of local flora and fauna while allowing you to appreciate the natural beauty surrounding you. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the visitor center and gain insights from experts who are passionate about the forest's ecosystem. - 1-hour guided tour through the Pūkaha forest with expert rangers - Learn about unique birds and plants, enriching your understanding of the ecosystem - Family-friendly with a maximum of 10 participants, ideal for family outings - Daily departures at 10:00am and 2:00pm, advance booking required 24 hours ahead

  4. Martinborough in a Day - Guided wine tasting tour with lunch, Martinborough04

    4. Martinborough in a Day - Guided wine tasting tour with lunch

    5.0· 120 reviews6 hoursFrom₹20,428/ person
    Free cancellation

    Choose from one of 4 departure times when you book. Your Martinborough small-group guided wine-tasting tour runs for approximately 8 hours around the Martinborough appellation. Relax in the comfort of a luxurious vehicle as your local guide drives you around our unique wine village which has a bit of everything. Take a guided walk among grape vines tasting wine as you go at an award-winning vineyard and enjoy our local cuisine with lunch at a top vineyard restaurant. Taste wine along Martinborough's famous 'Golden Mile' strip of vineyards and hear enlightening commentary as you travel. Your tour concludes with an olive grove tour and taste. Round-trip pickup and drop-off from your centrally located Martinborough accommodation or the Featherston Railyway is included.

  5. "Pinot to Palliser tour" - Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting, Martinborough05

    5. "Pinot to Palliser tour" - Guided tour to Cape Palliser vith lunch + winetasting

    4.9· 11 reviews6 hoursFrom₹18,969/ person
    Free cancellation

    Let us take you on an impressively scenic road out to the southern coast of New Zealand's North Island. We'll drive to the coast and then to Cape Palliser, the southernmost point of the North Island. We'll drive along the coast and have spectacular views of the open sea and maybe even the South Island. We'll see unusual land formations, drive through the unique fishing village of Ngawi, last the fur seal colony and then get to Cape Palliser where, if you are up for it, we'll climb the 253 steps to the lighthouse.  Then we double back to Lake Ferry for lunch at the historic Lake Ferry Hotel.  To complete the day we return to Martinborough to taste pinot noir at a Martinborough winery.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Martinborough is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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