The Collection
Six private ways to experience Marlborough.
Wine, coastline, gardens, artisans and helicopter journeys — every day curated, hosted and paced entirely around your guests.
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Experience 01 / 06
Deluxe Wine Tour of Marlborough
A relaxed, personal introduction to Marlborough's celebrated wine country.
A relaxed, locally guided introduction to Marlborough's wine country. Choose a full day or half day, on your own or as part of a small group. With a knowledgeable local guide and a pace shaped around you, it's Marlborough wine country at its easiest.
Best suited for
Couples, families and first-time visitors
Duration
Full day (10am–5pm) or half day (12pm–5pm)
Pick-up
Blenheim or Renwick accommodation
Transport
Premium vehicle, local guide
Format
Private, or small group (maximum 8)
Highlights
- Full day (10am–5pm): five premium winery visits, including one special wine experience — a tasting, masterclass, food pairing or winery tour
- A two-course lunch with wine tasting, included in the price
- Plenty of time to slow down, hear the stories and take in the region
- A personalised itinerary tailored to guest tastes and wine preferences
- Half day (12pm–5pm): begins at midday with a two-course lunch and wine tasting
- Followed by two further winery stops, including one immersive experience
Full day tours run from 10am to 5pm; half day tours run from 12pm to 5pm.
Lunch, with wine tasting, is included in the price of both options.
Available privately, or as a small group experience (maximum 8 guests).
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Experience 02 / 06
Behind the Scenes — A Journey with the Winemakers
A private day alongside the people who make Marlborough's wine.
This is our most personal wine experience — rare access to Marlborough's leading winemakers, secluded vineyard sites and boutique producers. Guests spend the day with the people who actually make the wine, learning the history, terroir and craft straight from them.
Best suited for
Couples, families and small groups
Duration
Full day, shaped to your pace
Pick-up
Marlborough accommodation
Transport
Premium vehicle
Format
Private
Highlights
- Private vineyard and winery access not open to the public
- Time hosted by the winemakers themselves, exploring their philosophy and craft
- A bespoke lunch created exclusively for the group, thoughtfully paired with small-batch wines
- Barrel sampling, vertical tastings or a curated masterclass
- A personalised itinerary shaped around varietal interests, wine knowledge and guest preferences
Sample itinerary
- 01Heritage winemaker discovery at Auntsfield Vineyard
- 02Private chef-prepared lunch with the winemaker, paired with small-batch wines
- 03Masterclass, vertical tasting and barrel comparisons in 'The Cave' at Mahi
Access you cannot book, only be welcomed into.
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Experience 03 / 06
Marlborough Artisan & Garden Experience
Crafted flavours, quiet gardens, and the makers who shape them.
A day spent with Marlborough's small-batch makers, growers and creators. Guests are welcomed into gardens, studios and workshops for genuine time with local artisans, and a real feel for the region's craft.
Best suited for
Guests who enjoy craft and slow discovery
Duration
Full day, shaped to your pace
Pick-up
Marlborough accommodation
Transport
Premium vehicle
Format
Private
Highlights
- A private garden or estate visit, showcasing Marlborough's growing landscape
- Behind-the-scenes time with boutique producers — cheese, olive oil, chocolate, wine, gin, craft spirits and seasonal specialties
- A private lunch, featuring thoughtfully sourced ingredients and wine pairings
- Scenic travel through rural Marlborough, vineyard country and artisan enclaves
- A flexible itinerary shaped around guest interests, whether that's botanical, gastronomic or artistic
Marlborough at its most personal — a day of connection, creativity and crafted flavour, with the pace set entirely by your guests.
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Experience 04 / 06
Marlborough Coast & Vine Experience
Coastline, quiet trails, and the vineyards beyond.
Discover the diversity of Marlborough on a private full-day experience combining coastal landscapes, local stories, nature and wine. Begin with a scenic drive through the Marlborough Sounds coastline as your guide shares the history, culture and best scenic spots of the region. Enjoy a guided walk tailored to your group's interests and ability, from gentle nature trails to more adventurous routes, before relaxing with a picnic lunch at a scenic lookout or peaceful beach. In the afternoon, transition from coast to country with a private vineyard experience and wine tasting — or swap the vineyard visit for a cruise through the Marlborough Sounds.
Best suited for
Walkers, photographers and nature lovers
Duration
Full day
Pick-up
Marlborough accommodation
Transport
Premium vehicle
Format
Private
Highlights
- A scenic coastal drive through the Marlborough Sounds
- A guided walk tailored to your group, from gentle trails to more adventurous routes
- A picnic lunch at a scenic lookout or peaceful beach
- A private vineyard tour, or a Marlborough Sounds cruise
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Experience 05 / 06
Air, Land & Wine — The Best of Marlborough
A day above and through Marlborough's finest wine country.
Guided throughout the day by a respected Marlborough winemaker, this experience pairs a private vineyard visit with a scenic helicopter flight over the Marlborough Sounds, a degustation lunch and wine pairing at Bay of Many Coves, and a private cellar experience to close the day.
Best suited for
Couples (maximum two guests)
Duration
Full day
Pick-up
Blenheim or Renwick accommodation
Transport
Premium vehicle and helicopter flight
Format
Private · Two guests
Highlights
- A private vineyard visit and tasting at one of Marlborough's oldest sites
- A scenic helicopter flight over the Marlborough Sounds
- A degustation lunch with wine pairing at Bay of Many Coves, presented by the winemaker
- A private vertical tasting and underground cellar experience, with barrel samples and comparisons
Sample itinerary
- 01Private vineyard safari and tasting at one of Marlborough's oldest vineyards
- 02Helicopter flight over the Marlborough Sounds
- 03Degustation lunch with wine pairing at Bay of Many Coves
- 04Private vertical tasting and underground cellar experience with the winemaker
Prefer to stay on the water? The helicopter flight can be swapped for a scenic boat transfer across the Marlborough Sounds.
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Experience 06 / 06
Marlborough in a Day (Your Way)
The best of Marlborough, in a single day, shaped entirely around you.
Experience Marlborough your way, with a flexible, professionally guided transport service designed to take the complexity out of planning and bring together the very best of the region in a single day. This isn't a fixed itinerary. It's a curated framework of Marlborough's most exceptional experiences, brought together through local knowledge, trusted partnerships and seamless transport. Choose a fully inclusive, quoted experience where we coordinate everything end to end, or a charter transport-only service, arranging your own bookings directly with selected venues.
Best suited for
Guests wanting a tailored single day
Duration
Half or full day
Pick-up
Marlborough accommodation
Transport
Premium vehicle with professional driver
Format
Fully inclusive quote, or charter only
Highlights
- Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre — Sir Peter Jackson's personal collection, with rich storytelling of WWI & WWII aviation
- Kaituna Ridges Farm Experience — merino from land to shelf, with working dogs, shearing sheds and sustainable craftsmanship
- Kārearea Falcon Conservation — a rare, guided encounter with New Zealand's native falcon
- Dudson Scott Gallery & Olive Oil Tasting — art, sculpture and artisan producers
- Cultural Experiences — local Māori storytelling, heritage and place-based insight
- Sounds Cruise & Seafood — water-based journeys and local kai around the Marlborough Sounds
- Private Vineyard & Winery Visits — from iconic estates to boutique cellar doors
- Queen Charlotte Track — transport and guided walks along one of the region's finest trails
- Sail & Wine Experience — an afternoon on the water, paired with Marlborough wine
- Foodie Stops — artisan producers and seasonal local favourites
For fully inclusive itineraries, we provide a tailored quote based on your chosen experiences, group size and timing.
Woven
Or shape something entirely your own.
Tell us what matters to your guests and we will weave a private Marlborough journey around them.
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