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Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

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Marlborough Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

About this activity

Drive Marlborough yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — most people begin in Blenheim or straight off the Picton ferry, though you can start anywhere and the GPS will pick you up — choose the cellar doors you want, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 85 narrated stories cover 48 cellar doors and the valleys between them: as you cross the Wairau plain you'll hear how this was sheep country until 1973, when Montana Wines pushed seventy-five thousand vine cuttings into stony ground every expert had written off as too cold, too windy and too far south for serious wine. No group, no schedule, no guide — pause for a long lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.

What's included

  • ✓Professionally narrated audio with stories from winemakers and local history
  • ✓Regional audio chapters on Marlborough history, soils, climate and Sauvignon Blanc
  • ✓Cultural commentary, including Māori connections to the land and river
  • ✓Self-guided GPS audio tour of Marlborough with location-triggered stories at each cellar door
  • ✓Offline access once the tour is downloaded
  • ✓Wine tasting tips and educational insights throughout the route

Not included

  • ✕Transport - you drive your own or rented vehicle, plus fuel and parking
  • ✕Wine tasting fees at each winery (paid directly at cellar doors)
  • ✕Food and drinks during the tour

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • By giving your phone number you agree to receive up to 2 texts from Wine Trails about this booking (your tour link and a tour-day reminder)
  • Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency: max 2 texts per booking. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help
  • Before you travel: download the free Wine Trails app (iOS or Android) and create your account while you are on wifi
  • Unlock your region in the app: tap Redeem a booking or code, choose Booked online, then enter your Viator booking reference (starts with BR-) and the last name on the booking
  • Download your tour over wifi before you drive: coverage in wine country is patchy and the offline download keeps the narration playing
  • One booking unlocks Marlborough on your account for good: unlimited routes and tours, no expiry, no subscription

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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