Bay of Islands Wine Tour with Lunch
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Back-to-Ship
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Hassle-free
Cancellation
4 hours (approx.)
Shared Tour
Overview
Your guide welcomes you at the Wharf, ready to introduce you to New Zealand’s finest quality wines!
Board your transport and travel to your first stop, the Fat Pig Vineyard which is one of the older vineyards in the Kerikeri area. The friendly and hospitable owners love hosting and will welcome you in like family. The range includes Fat Pig Bubbles 2023, Fat Pig White Diamond 2023, Fat Pig Rosé 2023, Fat Pig Sauvignon Blanc 2023, S&J Chardonnay 2022. Their wines are produced exclusively from grapes grown on a small 3-acre property. They work closely with local wine makers to produce a unique small batch run of wine. A fantastic first stop on your tour!
From here you journey on to the Sovrano Estate Vineyard, a family-run boutique operation which is located just outside Kerikeri. Here you will sample their organically grown wines, which include Chambourcin, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, and Sauvignon Blanc. A wonderful selection and you will also learn about the owners’ history in liqueur making and sample their best and finest Limoncello Liqueur in New Zealand.
Your final stop is the Marsden Estate, which was started by the McIvor family some 20 years ago. Here, enjoy six wine tastings plus a platter lunch in a relaxed atmosphere of its courtyard which overlooks the lake and vines. Planted in the early nineties, Marsden Estate’s 10 acres of vineyards comprise Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Muscat, Merlot, Pinotage, Chambourcin, Syrah and Tempranillo. A simply beautiful setting, you may not want to leave!
You will board your transportation for your return travel to the Wharf, with bellies full and lasting memories of a fun-filled afternoon in the beautiful Bay of Islands!
What's Included
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English speaking guide
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Round trip transportation from cruise ship pier
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Visits to three vineyards
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Wine tastings
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Platter lunch
Considerations
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Guests need to allow extra time to take the ships tender boat ashore from the cruise ship to the cruise dock.
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The maximum group size is 11.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Dress for the weather, in comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
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Bring your sunglasses, sunhat, sunscreen and water bottle.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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This tour is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a foldable wheelchair.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.
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