Highlights
- Guided bike tour of Marlborough wineries
- Departs from Blenheim accommodation
- Wine tastings at 3+ wineries
- Max 8 people per bike tour
Description
Join Explore Marlborough for a unique guided wine tour by bike in the beautiful Marlborough region. As the only company in the region offering wine tours by bike you will enjoy a memorable experience as you sip on world famous Sauvignon Blanc after cycling the renowned Marlborough vines that produce such fine taste.
Half Day Guided Biking Wine Tour
The half day guided biking wine tour around Marlborough is ideal for those short on time but still keen to experience the magnificent views, tastes and flavours the Marlborough wine region has to offer. You will be guided by a friendly and knowledgeable guide to three wineries to sample some of the regions finest including Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Bike through picturesque trails that wind through the vineyards, along riverbanks and down tranquil country roads. On route, marvel at the Richmond Range, Wither Hills, Wairau River and discover the background behind growing and producing world class wines in Marlborough.
Full Day Biking Wine Tour - Half Day Guided
Make the most of the beautiful Marlborough Wine region with the full day biking wine tour where you can really discover the true tastes, flavours and views of the Marlborough vineyards and tasting rooms on the Wairau Plains surrounding Blenheim and Renwick. Cruise the picturesque vineyard trails and visit three leading wineries with a knowledgeable guide to taste world class Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. You will then have the rest of the day self-guided to visit your choice of wineries and enjoy a relaxed and scrumptious lunch at a winery restaurant (own cost).
Groups are designed to be small and personal containing a maximum of 8 people per bike tour. You will travel at a leisurely pace along gentle terrain ensuring a comfortable ride to accommodate all skill levels.
Trip Includes
- Return transfers from your accommodation in Renwick or Blenheim
- Quality bike & helmet
- A friendly & knowledgeable guide
- Guided wine tasting fees
- Lunch at a selected winery on the full day tour only (own cost)
Duration
- Half Day Guided Winery Bike Tour - allow 4 hours
- Full Day Winery Bike Tour (half day guided) - allow 8 hours
Departures
- Half Day Tour - 9.30am (returns 1pm)
- Full Day Tour - 9.30am (returns 5pm)
- Departs from your Renwick or Blenheim accommodation
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Optional transfer to a driving wine tour if the weather is not suitable for riding
- The guided part of the tour consists of a 5km circuit of flat & easy riding
- If you want to purchase wine on the tour your front baskets will carry 1 or 2 bottles. If you want to purchase more than this then we will leave it at the winery & pick up on the way home in the van
- The wineries visited depends on what tour you do. If there is a specific winery you'd like to visit please notify at the time of booking & we'll try to accommodate your request
- Lunch is not included in the price of the full day tour so bring money to purchase lunch at one of the wineries or a picnic lunch
- Bring with you comfortable footwear & cycle clothing (ideally shorts, riding pants or tights), sunscreen, sunglasses, fleece or windbreaker
Normal Retail Prices
- Half Day Winery Bike Tour: NZD$140.00
- Full Day Winery Bike Tour: NZD$170.00
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Thank you for your question about the Bike Tours - Marlborough Wineries. Yes, there is an option for a self-guided bike tour, we will send you an email with options.
Comment by: ETG on 6th Mar 22 at 11:25