6 Food Tours in Wairarapa, Weighed Against Each Other

1.Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $111Our pick

Travel from Wellington over the Remutaka Range to Martinborough for local cheese, unusual chocolates, and a wine flight at Moy Hall Vineyard. Guides such as Phil, Tracey, Simon, Gary, and Mike add local stories, though the guide varies. Lunch costs extra, and the small van can feel tight on a full departure.

“Very friendly small group, nice drive out and very knowledgeable host in Phil. Lovely stop for lunch.”

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2.Martinborough Winery and Foodie Day Tour with vineyard lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $197Top rated

Travel from Wellington to Martinborough in a small group of up to 11, crossing the Remutaka Ranges for cheese, wine, beer, olive oil, and chocolate tastings. You’ll tour a vineyard, eat a tapas-style lunch, and return to Wellington after a full day led by a local driver-guide such as Phil or Simon.

“A fantastic trip to see a little bit of everything, well worth it and very much value for Money. Thank you. .”

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3.Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $345

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide exploring Martinborough and South Wairarapa. Meet beekeepers, taste five wines at Poppies, enjoy a platter lunch, sample local cheese and olive oil, and finish with artisan chocolate and Wairarapa gin. Guides including Tom, Jill, and Dean bring a personal touch.

“Meeting owners of small local businesses, who were so passionate about their products was priceless. Tour was organized in the way that we experienced so much in one day, but never felt rushed. Honey, wine, olive oil, cheese, chocRead more”

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4.Martinborough Wine and Food Tour with Lunch from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $200

Travel from Wellington in a small group of up to 11 with an English-speaking guide, often Phil, for a full day in Martinborough. Taste wine, cheese, chocolate, olive oil, and four craft beers, with lunch at a vineyard and a scenic stop over the Remutaka Ranges.

“We all had fabulous day thanks Phil. Our day was packed full of variety which suited everyone in one way or another. We had lots of tastings, from boutique Cheeses and Chocolates to Wines and Beers and there was also time for a very interesting visit to an Olive Grove. It was very informative, with time at the end to taste the home grown locally pressed Olive Oils from the orchard. All in all we had a great day. Lunch at the winery delicious. The traveling was good it didn't seem like we were in the van much at all. Very comfortable. Phil also had a chilly bin for our…”

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5.Half-Day Foodie Tour of the Wairarapa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 5 hours · from $111

Travel from Wellington over the Remutaka Range with a local driver-guide, stopping for cheese in Featherston, wine in Martinborough, and Schoc chocolate in Greytown. The small van holds up to 11 people, with guides such as Phil and Athena adding local commentary. Hotel and cruise-port pickup are available, and tastings are included.

“There was no water in the van which after being tricked into eating Ghost Pepper Chocolate would have been greatly appreciated. I’m pretty sensitive to spicy food and with no warning it pretty well did me in for the rest of the trip.”

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6.Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $508

Spend six hours in Martinborough with a private English-speaking guide, often a French-trained chef or food-focused host. Visit boutique wineries, taste local wines, stop for a regional lunch, and enjoy Wellington pickup and drop-off. The day may include winemaker visits, older vintages, or a shared gourmet board, depending on availability.

“We traveled through New Zealand and booked 5 wine tasting trips and the best overall was the Chefs Private tour with Aaron. If the rating was a 10 we would use multiple +++’s. He was extremely informative about the area and selections of wineries we went to and he also provided tremendous insight into the type of wines and the process. He was very professional and shared a wealth of knowledge. The lunch stop was unbelievable. The charcuterie boards, yes there were 4 boards for 4 adults, were fantastic and Aaron suggested and described which wines went well with the food. Prior to stopping at the wineries, Aaron selected various…”

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