Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.
- 6h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Over a dozen wineries within 3km of base
- Broken down? We'll deliver you a fresh bike at the push of a button
- Step-through bicycles (E-bikes, Singles, Tandems, Kids), helmet, hi-viz vest, lock and basket.
- Bottle Service! We'll collect your wine, free of charge
- We pick you up and drop you off from your accommodation for FREE Blenheim / Renwick area
- Cellar door map with our expert recommendations on wineries, cycle trails and lunch spots
- Onsite Cellar door, Cafe & Gin Distillery
Itinerary
Having been picked up from your accommodation you will be taken to Explore Marlborough's base at the Vines Village where you will be set up on your bike, given a helmet and a hi-viz vest. The Vines Village has restrooms, a cafe and a cellar door.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 232 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Perfect day cycling the wineries
Perfect day of riding around this beautiful vineyards area. E-bikes were comfortable and easy to use even as a non-cyclist. Mostly off road and the public roads pretty quiet. Lots to see and of course the wine tastings!
5Peddling around the vineyards
Wonderful day exploring/peddling around Blenheim and the surrounding countryside. The family enjoyed their e-bikes, we had fabulous weather and were able to visit 4 wineries and have a fabulous lunch at Alan Scott bistro. Excellent bikes, safety briefing and professional guide who made wonderful recommendations.
5A wonderful day of biking and wine tasting
We had a wonderful bike tour of the wineries at our own pace. They picked us up at our hotel in Blenheim, drove us to start point where we were given bikes and helmets and a map of the wineries. It was annoying that there were no kickstands on the 2 bikes we got (#26 & 44). While I recognized some of the large labels on the route from drinking them at home, we opted to go to the smaller ones for tastings. Forest Winery, a family owned winery was a standout for their hospitality and the wines were fabulous. (Hans Herzog not so much). We did quite a ride around and through the vineyards and made it back just in time to catch the bus (it can get quite windy biking through the vineyards) and we went against the the wind and after doing the tastings.
5Very fun day out with great wine!
Really fun experience! We got picked up from Blenheim and driven to the vineyard area, and returned at the end of the day. We were given a map of the area and they talked us through the various vineyards and recommended a route - this was really helpful! You have to pay for the tastings at the various vineyards - we went to 5 and had a great experience at all of them. We ended up sharing tastings as a couple, which worked great and the vineyards were happy for us to do that. Bikes & helmets were in very good condition and the company were very friendly, helpful & easy going! Would definitely recommend doing this experience and choosing this company.
5Self guiding wine trip
Very easy. Getting picked up and dropped off was so good. E-bikes that we used were great. The map made things easy and gave you options. Would definitely recommend
5Phenomenal Time in Marlborough
Absolutely 10/10 experience. If I came again, I would choose the same tour! Communication was excellent, the bikes were awesome, the map was accurate, and the people were friendly.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you are driving to our base to start your self-guided biking wine tour meet us at The Vines Village at 193 Rapaura Rd.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Explore Marlborough Wine Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The legal alcohol drinking age is 18 years old. Please bring passport ID if you are aged between 18-25 years old.
How it compares in Blenheim
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 52 experiences we list in Blenheim.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 52.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Blenheim
Blenheim is the main town of Marlborough, at the top of New Zealand's South Island, among Sauvignon Blanc vineyards and near the Marlborough Sounds.
Blenheim sits on the flat Wairau Plain at the top of the South Island, in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand's largest wine region. Rows of vines run to the foot of the dry Wither Hills, and the town itself is small and green, with parks such as Pollard Park and Seymour Square and a river walk beside the Taylor.
Top-ranked sights in Blenheim: Marlborough Vineyards, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.
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