Half & Full Day Shore Excursions

Marlborough Steam Train Day Tour from Picton

3-5 Hours duration. Free Cancellation *On Time Return to your Ship Guarantee
Jump on board the Marlborough Flyer, a heritage steam train and travel from Picton to Blenheim on a scenic rail journey. Once in Blenheim you will have time to visit Marlborough’s attractions and activities such as wine tasting at the train station before returning back to Picton on the train.
The train station in Picton is just across the road from your cruise ship shuttle drop off point.

Full-Day Omaka Aviation Heritage Center and Wine Tasting Tour​

5 hours (Approx.)
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On this small group, full day tour visit Peter Jackson’s collection of aircraft from WW1 that is displayed at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre located in the heart of the wine region of Marlborough. Sample of the local wine during a tasting and dine at a local restaurant where local cuisine will be on offer.
Wine tasting Local guide Bottled water Food and drinks Complimentary shuttle transport from the cruise terminal.

Highlights of Marlborough from Picton

5 hours (Approx.)
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The ideal tour for cruise ship passengers to explore the Marlborough region led by a local guide. This small group tour will see you wine tasting around the region while your guide will inform you of the area’s cultural history. Visit winery gardens and relaxing cellar doors in the Wairau Valley before returning to your cruise ship in Picton.
​Shuttle transport is included from the port to a bus stop in town for pickup and drop-off.

Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

5 hours (Approx.)
*On Time Return to your Ship Guarantee
A private shore excursion for up to six people, this tour is all about what you want to do, whether it is wine tasting, exploring the scenic drive from Picton along the Queen Charlotte drive, visiting the Aviation Centre or a boutique chocolate factory. Your driver/guide will explain all the different options available and let you decide what you would like to do.
​Shuttle transport is included from the port to a bus stop in town for pickup and drop-off.

Marlborough Sounds Seafood Cruise from Picton

3.5 hours (Approx.)
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Explore the Queen Charlotte Sound on seafood tasting cruise travelling on a luxury catamaran through the calm waters from Picton. Visit mussel and salmon farms and learn about the aquaculture of the area and sample the local produce as well as our world famous Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
​Shuttle transport is included from the port to a bus stop in town for pickup and drop-off.