Wine, Food and Wairarapa Coast Overnight Tour

Wine, Food and Wairarapa Coast Overnight Tour

By Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours

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2d
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Take a scenic drive up the Hutt Valley to the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Kaitoke Regional Park including the film site of Rivendell. Enjoy the awe-inspiring drive over the Remutaka Ranges to the shores of Lake Onoke for a seaside lunch. Explore the spectacular ‘badlands erosion’ forming earth pillars at the Putangirua Pinnacles before visiting the North Island’s largest permanent fur seal colony. Finally conquer the climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island. Dinner is served back in Martinborough at the historic Martinborough Hotel. Day Two sees you head to the east coast and traverse the Deliverance Track up to Castle Rock. Wander along the lagoon and reef up to the Castlepoint Lighthouse. Have lunch at the Whakataki Hotel before heading back to Wellington via three foodie stops at quint Wairarapa towns including a world class local winery, a chocolate maker, a cheesemaker with a tasting experience at each.

Activity location

Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint
- 5018, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- 50 Cable Street
- 6011, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

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WF&WC OT

2d
English

Duration: 1 day 8 hours: Two-day round trip tour from Wellington, exploring the spectacular south and east Wairarapa coasts and the region’s townships
Lunch x2, Dinner x1
Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:30

Price details

P 25,647.35 x 2 AdultsP 51,294.70

Total

Until Sun, Oct 19

What's included, what's not

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Dinner
Narration by an expert local driver guide in a private vehicle
Pick up and drop service
Gratuities
Accommodation
Breakfast

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
A moderate amount of walking is involved with optional challenging hikes. Bring comfortable walking or hiking shoes.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (a jacket is recommended)
Adults only (R18)

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Wild south Wairarapa coast

8 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Not included

Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint

Viewing platform that grants spectacular views across the lakes and the valley beyond.

Kaitoke Regional Park

Cross the swing bridge to access a loop track through virgin native podocarp-hardwood forest including Kahikatea trees over 1000 years old. Finish with a visit to Rivendell, the LOTR film site.

Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke

Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.

Lake Ferry Hotel

1h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy lunch overlooking Lake Onoke in the bar and hotel dating back to the 1850s.

Pinnacles Track

1h 30m

Explore the spectacular ‘badlands erosion’ that has formed towering earth pillars at the Putangirua Pinnacles. Those with moderate fitness or better can attempt the 1.5 hour return loop track that takes you to a spectacular lookout over the pinnacles themselves. Enjoy the LOTR film site used as the 'Paths of the Dead'.

Matakitaki-a-Kupe Reserve

Visit the largest permanent New Zealand fur seal colony in the North Island. Watch these beautiful wild animals in their natural environment.

Cape Palliser Lighthouse

Climb the 252 steps to the base of the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island of New Zealand. Enjoy the amazing views out over the Pacific Ocean, the Cook Strait and along Cape Palliser itself.

The Martinborough Hotel

1h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy an amazing dinner at the Union Square, a modern NZ bistro with a French influence.

Day 2: Wine, Food and the rugged east coast

6 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Castlepoint Lighthouse

Wander along the Castlepoint Reef up to the base of the Castlepoint Lighthouse

Castlepoint Beach

Walk through the pines above the lagoon at Castlepoint Scenic Reserve and follow the reserve boundary to the base of Castle Rock before the ascent for which you'll be rewarded with spectacular views.

Castlepoint Hotel & Guesthouse

45m
Admission ticket included

Have lunch at the Heritage Hotel known as the Whakataki Hotel which was built in 1896.

Schoc Chocolates

Sample a range of chocolate made on site at this artisan chocolatier with over 60 flavours in the tablet range alone!

Te Kairanga Wines

45m
Admission ticket included

Enjoy a wine tasting at one of the regions biggest and best known wineries including options to taste across both the Te Kairanga and Martinborough vineyard sites.

C'est Cheese

Sample some of the locally made cheeses available at this artisan cheese shop on the main street of Featherston.

Location

Activity location

Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint
- 5018, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- 50 Cable Street
- 6011, Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

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