Wairarapa Village: Artisan Tour with Food, Wine & Shopping

Highlights

• Sit back and relax on a self-guided scenic train ride from Wellington
• Discover three small villages in Wairarapa: Greytown, Martinborough, and Featherston
• Enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch of seasonal local produce with a glass of wine in a historic building
• Taste Wairarapa wines at a boutique family-run vineyard in Martinborough
• Savour extraordinary local flavours with cheese and chocolate tastings

Description

Discover the country village heaven of the Wairarapa region, located about an hour from Wellington City. Enjoy a self-guided scenic train ride and a guided tour to all three South Wairarapa towns, perfect for foodies and anyone who loves retail therapy.  Start your tour from the Wellington Railway Station, departing by train for a scenic 55-minute journey. Sit on the right-hand side of the train facing forward for the best views. Disembark at Woodside Railway Station to meet your experienced guide and climb aboard a comfortable coach. Get a taste of three small villages in the Wairarapa, Greytown, Martinborough, and Featherston.  Explore beautiful Victorian wooden buildings home to stylish boutique stores. Taste extraordinary flavors at a world-famous gourmet chocolate studio. Visit an artist’s studio to see hand-painted Italian-style ceramics. Explore beautiful fashion, homeware, and must-have items from some of New Zealand’s finest boutique stores. Enjoy a special lunch in a historic building featuring Wairarapa farm-to-table seasonal produce and hand-crafted local wines. The day concludes with a tasting of award-winning wines and New Zealand cheeses at a small family-owned vineyard in Martinborough.

Includes

Return train tickets Wellington to Wairarapa
Guided Wairarapa villages tour
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Experienced local driver-guide
Two-course lunch with a glass of wine
Wine and cheese tasting in boutique Martinborough winery
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional food and drinks

Important Information

• The activity is available from Thursday to Sunday during the summer season
• Please note that departures between 1 May to 31 August are limited due to a winter timetable
• The activity requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate, in the unlikely event that this is not reached you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund