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Blenheim, New Zealand
Marlborough Sound & Wine Escape
3-night/4-days
 

Marlborough Sound
& Wine Escape

3 Nights
 
Two Adults
 
May & June

Three nights in one of New Zealand's most quietly compelling regions, where the Sounds meet the vines. A cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound, an unhurried day among Marlborough's finest cellar doors, and an intimate dinner in a vineyard hideaway designed for two.

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3 nights accommodation
Lunch & cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound
Full-day boutique wine experience
Private vineyard dinner
From
NZD $13,250
for two adults
Day by Day

Your Marlborough Itinerary

The itinerary below will be adapted to suit the weather conditions and your personal preferences.

01
Arrival · Day One

Arrive & settle
into the valley

PM
Welcome & check-in
Arrive in your Premium Room and take in the surroundings of vast vineyards, the creek, and mountains beyond. This afternoon is yours.
Eve
Dinner at The Secret Shack
Tucked among the estate vineyards, this private dining hideaway seats just two to four guests. Your private chef prepares and serves a three-course dinner created just for you drawing inspiration from the season and land. Overlooking the creek, vines, and the darkening mountains, this is an entirely private evening of unhurried elegance. Beverages on consumption.
Exclusive private dining
Marlborough accommodation Private dining

The Secret Shack is just a short stroll from the hotel.

02
Day Two · Queen Charlotte Sound

A cruise with lunch
on the Sounds

AM
Depart Picton aboard the Lady Anne
Your cruise for the day departs from Picton into the stillness of Queen Charlotte Sound. The first stop is Kaipupu Point Wildlife Sanctuary, a predator-free peninsula where a scenic walk through native bush is accompanied by birdsong that's hard to find anywhere else in New Zealand.
Chartered cruise · Lady Anne
Noon
BBQ lunch at Waterfall Bay
The crew prepares a lunch of local seafood and fresh salads as you anchor in the calm of Waterfall Bay. Marlborough wine, unhurried conversation, and the kind of setting that requires little embellishment.
PM
Double Cove & return to Picton
On the return journey, the boat stops at Double Cove marine reserve for a brief, rare encounter with the reef life below the surface, before arriving back in Picton by late afternoon.
Queen Charlotte Sound Seafood lunch on the water
03
Day Three · The Marlborough Wine Trail

A full day
among the vines

9:45
Private wine experience begins
Pick-up from your accommodation between 9:45 and 11am. Your guide shapes the day around your interests: private cellar door tastings, a blind tasting challenge, food and wine pairings or an immersive winery tour hosted by the winemakers themselves. The route draws from Marlborough's finest: Auntsfield, Cloudy Bay, Hans Herzog, FROMM, Clos Henri, Greywacke, Nautilus, Spy Valley to name a few.
Private guided experience
Noon
Lunch at a winery restaurant
A leisurely lunch at one of the region's acclaimed winery restaurants. Time is set aside to properly eat, drink, and let the afternoon take shape. Lunch is at guests' own cost.
4pm
Return transfer
The tour concludes around 4pm with a return to your accommodation. The evening is open, whether that means room service, a quiet drink on the terrace, or an early night.
Marlborough vineyards Wine tasting

Marlborough produces some of the world's most distinctive Sauvignon Blanc, but the smaller estates reveal something the labels rarely tell you.

04
Departure · Day Four

A quiet
final morning

AM
No early alarm
The morning is unhurried. Breakfast in the restaurant, a walk through the vines, or simply time in the room before departure.
Noon
Checkout & departure
Check out at your leisure. Blenheim Airport is a short transfer away, with connections to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch available throughout the day.
Morning at the vineyard

Marlborough in May and June is the region at its quietest. The summer crowds have moved on, the light is lower and the valleys quieter.

What's Included

Everything is arranged for you

Premium Room, 3 nights
Three nights' accommodation in a Premi um Room at the estate property, with vineyard or garden outlook.
Cruise & lunch on Lady Anne
A full day aboard Lady Anne through Queen Charlotte Sound. Wildlife sanctuary, BBQ lunch, and the Double Cove marine reserve.
Boutique wine day
A private, guided full-day wine experience across Marlborough's most distinguished cellar doors shaped around your interests.
The Secret Shack dinner
A bespoke private dining experience in the estate vineyards, crafted by your private chef and paired with estate wines. For two to four guests only.
Winery restaurant lunch
A long, leisurely lunch at one of Marlborough's acclaimed winery restaurants, included in your wine day itinerary. (Meal cost additional.)
All transfers included
Private transfers for all activities — departures from your accommodation, return from Picton, and throughout the wine day.
Available May & June
This package is available for stays in May and June only. The property is closed in July. Early booking is recommended.
Tailored to your interests
The wine day is shaped around you: blind tastings, winemaker tours, food pairings, or a quieter cellar door route. Your preference guides the day.
Where You'll Stay

A vineyard retreat

This package is based at The Marlborough, an award-winning estate and working winery with your accommodation set above the vines.

Marlborough vineyard estate accommodation
Premium Room
Set among the estate vines, Marlborough
Your Premium Room sits within the vineyard estate — a considered base from which the Sounds and the wine trail are both easily reached. The Harvest Restaurant, winner of multiple regional awards, is on-site. The Secret Shack private dining room is steps from your accommodation, tucked at the vineyard's edge with views toward the creek and the Wither Hills beyond.
Premium Room with vineyard or garden outlook
Harvest Restaurant on-site (award-winning)
The Secret Shack — private dining for two to four
Estate wine available throughout your stay
Working winery with cellar door access
Available for stays in May and June. The property is closed in July. Early booking is advised for preferred May dates.
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