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Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Flyer Train Tour
4 h
By train
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Marlborough Flyer, Picton 7220 New Zealand
The 50-min Steam Train journey takes you up the challenging and steep elevation out of Picton (1-in-37 slope), through the Para Wetlands, across the Wairau River into the Wairau Valley and through a sea of vineyards into Blenheim.
Stop At: Blenheim, Blenheim, Marlborough Region, South Island
Disembark at Blenheim Station and explore Blenheim town centre at your leisure (shops, gourmet cafes and restaurants).
A visit to Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre, The Wine Station (where you can taste from 80 local wines) and walks along the river are also recommended.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Marlborough Flyer, Picton 7220 New Zealand
The 50-min Steam Train journey takes you up the challenging and steep elevation out of Picton (1-in-37 slope), through the Para Wetlands, across the Wairau River into the Wairau Valley and through a sea of vineyards into Blenheim.
Stop At: Blenheim, Blenheim, Marlborough Region, South Island
Disembark at Blenheim Station and explore Blenheim town centre at your leisure (shops, gourmet cafes and restaurants).
A visit to Omaka Heritage Aviation Centre, The Wine Station (where you can taste from 80 local wines) and walks along the river are also recommended.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Local guide
Not included
- Souvenirs are available to purchase
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passengers wearing sandals (or any shoes that are not properly enclosed) will not be permitted on the viewing balconies of the train.
- Seats are assigned by the organizers and will not be known in advance
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
30%
Reviews
A great day out. We were late getting back to the cruise ship, but lucky the ship waited for us. Great staff onboard.
My experience with Viator has always been exceptional tours. That is why I have scheduled tours with Viator. This time I scheduled shore excursion tours with Viator for my cruise. However, when my ship itinerary was changed due to a storm, I was in a panic and thought my vacation was going to be ruined! When I arrived on the ship, guest services allowed me to call customer service at Viator at 3:30am to change the dates of my shore excursions. Mike and Brian both at Viator customer service informed me that the cruise line and tour services were working to make the changes. My Viator shore excursions went perfectly. The train ride was fun! Exceptional wine/cheese plate at the wine station. Picton was a lovely town to stroll the square, gardens and art museum.
Great trip. Enjoyed it tremendously!! Would highly recommend.
Take a trip back in time on the beautifully restored Marlborough Flyer. Lovely old steam Smoke train running from Picton to Blenheim. We had over 2 hours to explore Blenheim or visit local wineries. A lovely journey in a lovely part of the world. Especially if you like trains don't miss this one.
Every detail we were given about this trip was spot on. No dramas which is good for first time overseas travellers. Shuttle to Picton from wharf, dropped off opposite the train station, train trip was excellent. Time in Blenheim to wander around and take in the sights. Back to Picton which is such a pretty place. Markets were wonderful. Once again the commentary on the train was excellent, seems like everyone in NZ has a great sense of humour. Great.