Wine, Food and Wairarapa Coast Overnight Tour
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Day 1: Wild south Wairarapa Coast
Stop At: Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint, Unnamed Road, Pakuratahi, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand
Viewing platform that grants spectacular views across the lakes and the valley beyond.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kaitoke Regional Park, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt 5372 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rimutaka incline carpark, Rimutaka Hill, Upper Hutt 5372, New Zealand
Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lake Ferry Hotel, 2 Lake Ferry Rd, Lake Ferry 5772, New Zealand
Enjoy lunch overlooking Lake Onoke in the bar and hotel dating back to the 1850s.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Putangirua Pinnacles, 1271 Cape Palliser Rd, Aorangi Forest Park 5772, New Zealand
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'.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Matakitaki-a-kupe Reserve, Kirikiri Bay, Wellington 5772, New Zealand
Visit the largest permanent New Zealand fur seal colony in the North Island. Watch these beautiful wild animals in their natural environment.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Palliser Lighthouse, Cape Palliser Rd New Zealand
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Martinborough Hotel, 10/12 Memorial Square, Martinborough 5711, New Zealand
Enjoy an amazing dinner at the Union Square, a modern NZ bistro with a French influence.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Mains and a drink
• Dinner: Mains and a drink
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Wine, Food and Castlepoint
Stop At: Castlepoint Lighthouse, Masterton Castlepoint Road Castlepoint Scenic Reserve, Castlepoint New Zealand
Wander along the Castlepoint Reef up to the base of the Castlepoint Lighthouse
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castle Rock, Jetty Rd, Castlepoint 5889, New Zealand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Whakataki Hotel, 5726 Castle Point Road, Masterton, Castle 5889, New Zealand
Have lunch at the Heritage Hotel known as the Whakataki Hotel which was built in 1896.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Schoc Chocolates, 177 Main Street, Greytown 5712 New Zealand
Sample a range of chocolate made on site at this artisan chocolatier with over 60 flavours in the tablet range alone!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Te Kairanga Wines, Martin's Road, Martinborough New Zealand
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: C'est Cheese, 19 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston 5710 New Zealand
Sample some of the locally made cheeses available at this artisan cheese shop on the main street of Featherston.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Mains and a drink
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Wild south Wairarapa Coast
Stop At: Stuart Macaskill Lakes Viewpoint, Unnamed Road, Pakuratahi, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand
Viewing platform that grants spectacular views across the lakes and the valley beyond.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kaitoke Regional Park, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt 5372 New Zealand
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rimutaka incline carpark, Rimutaka Hill, Upper Hutt 5372, New Zealand
Enjoy spectacular views from the summit of the Remutaka Ranges.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lake Ferry Hotel, 2 Lake Ferry Rd, Lake Ferry 5772, New Zealand
Enjoy lunch overlooking Lake Onoke in the bar and hotel dating back to the 1850s.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Putangirua Pinnacles, 1271 Cape Palliser Rd, Aorangi Forest Park 5772, New Zealand
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'.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Matakitaki-a-kupe Reserve, Kirikiri Bay, Wellington 5772, New Zealand
Visit the largest permanent New Zealand fur seal colony in the North Island. Watch these beautiful wild animals in their natural environment.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Palliser Lighthouse, Cape Palliser Rd New Zealand
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Martinborough Hotel, 10/12 Memorial Square, Martinborough 5711, New Zealand
Enjoy an amazing dinner at the Union Square, a modern NZ bistro with a French influence.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Mains and a drink
• Dinner: Mains and a drink
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Wine, Food and Castlepoint
Stop At: Castlepoint Lighthouse, Masterton Castlepoint Road Castlepoint Scenic Reserve, Castlepoint New Zealand
Wander along the Castlepoint Reef up to the base of the Castlepoint Lighthouse
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Castle Rock, Jetty Rd, Castlepoint 5889, New Zealand
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Whakataki Hotel, 5726 Castle Point Road, Masterton, Castle 5889, New Zealand
Have lunch at the Heritage Hotel known as the Whakataki Hotel which was built in 1896.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Schoc Chocolates, 177 Main Street, Greytown 5712 New Zealand
Sample a range of chocolate made on site at this artisan chocolatier with over 60 flavours in the tablet range alone!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Te Kairanga Wines, Martin's Road, Martinborough New Zealand
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: C'est Cheese, 19 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston 5710 New Zealand
Sample some of the locally made cheeses available at this artisan cheese shop on the main street of Featherston.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Mains and a drink
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Pick up and drop service
- Narration by an expert local driver guide in a private vehicle
- Small group tour
- Entry/Admission - Lake Ferry Hotel
- Entry/Admission - The Martinborough Hotel
- Entry/Admission - Whakataki Hotel
- Entry/Admission - Te Kairanga Wines
Not included
- Gratuities
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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)
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
75%
Food
70%
Aquatic
20%
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