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Explore Marlborough

Explore Marlborough offers guided and self-guided biking and driving wine tours around Marlborough and Blenheim wineries in New Zealand, helping visitors experience the region’s vineyards and cellar doors.

Key Facts

  • Business: Explore Marlborough, a family-run wine tour operator in Marlborough, New Zealand.
  • Bases: The Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Road, Rapaura 7201, and Blenheim CBD. Open daily 09:30-17:00.
  • Phone: +64 21 846 607 (overseas) or 0800 397 627 (NZ). Email: [email protected]
  • Tours: guided and self-guided bike wine tours, private driving tours, cruise-ship excursions from Picton, group tours (20+).
  • Prices: self-guided bike tours from NZ$45; guided bike tours from NZ$205 (check the tour pages for current prices).
  • Recognition: Qualmark Gold, Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025, finalist in the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2025, Tiaki Promise.
  • Booking: online via FareHarbor, linked from every tour page.

Booking Portal

  • Booking Portal – A FareHarbor-powered booking portal for Explore Marlborough. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/exploremarlborough/

Activities And Experiences

  • Air, Land and Wine – The Winemaker’s Journey – A luxury private experience combining air, land, and cellar door visits guided by a Marlborough winemaker, with online booking available. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/tours/air-land-wine-the-winemakers-journey/
  • CRUISE EXCURSION – Self Guided Biking Wine Tour – A Marlborough cruise excursion featuring a self-guided biking wine tour, winery visits, bike hire, and shuttle transfers from Picton i-SITE. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/cruise-excursion-self-guided-biking-wine-tour/
  • Deluxe Private Full Day Driving Wine Tour – A full-day private driving wine tour of the Marlborough wine region with various guided options. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/tours/driving-wine-tour/
  • Guided Biking Wine Tours – Guided biking wine tours visiting boutique wineries around Marlborough with several tour options. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/tours/bike-wine-tour/
  • Morning Guided and Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour – A combined tour with a guided biking wine tour in the morning followed by a self-guided biking experience in the afternoon. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/tours/morning-guided-afternoon-self-guided/
  • Self-Guided Biking Wine Tours – Self-guided biking wine tours where visitors rent bikes and explore Marlborough wineries at their own pace. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/tours/self-guided-bike-wine-tour/
  • Whale Trail Guided E-Biking Wine Tour – A guided e-biking wine tour incorporating the Whale Trail route in Marlborough. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/tours/whale-trail-guided-e-biking-wine-tour/
  • Tours – Overview of Marlborough wine tours by bike and vehicle, including guided, self-guided, and cruise excursion options. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/tours/

Plan Your Visit

  • Our Bikes – Details on the range of bikes available, from tandems and e-bikes to family options, including supplied gear. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/our-bikes/
  • Our Locations – Information about the business bases at The Vines Village and Blenheim CBD, including access and parking details. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/our-locations/
  • Wine Map – A custom wine map highlighting Marlborough wineries, cellar doors, and bike-friendly routes for planning tours. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/wine-map/
  • Wineries of Marlborough – A guide to notable wineries in Marlborough with suggestions on where to taste local wines. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/wineries-of-marlborough/

Private Events And Groups

  • Groups – Information on organising customised guided or self-guided wine tours for larger groups, including tailored itineraries. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/groups/

Policies And FAQs

  • Cancellation Policy – Cancellation and refund terms for self-guided and guided tours, including timing and weather-related provisions. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/home/cancellation-policy/
  • Environmental Policy and Tiaki Promise – Statement of environmental commitments and explanation of the Tiaki Promise for caring for New Zealand. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/environmental-policy-and-tiaki-promise/
  • FAQ – Frequently asked questions covering practical details to prepare for tours. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/faq/
  • Privacy Policy – Privacy policy outlining how personal information is handled. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/privacy-policy/

Company

  • About Us – Background on the business, its story, and its focus on sharing Marlborough with visitors. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/about-us/
  • Home – Main landing page introducing Explore Marlborough’s guided biking and driving wine tours and core offerings. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/
  • AI Site Index (this file as a page) – AI-readable index page summarising Explore Marlborough’s tours, business information, and regional context. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/llms-txt/
  • Media – Collection of media coverage and articles featuring Explore Marlborough and its tours. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/media/
  • Photo Gallery – Photo gallery showcasing guided and self-guided biking wine tours and Marlborough vineyards. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/photo-gallery/

Contact

  • Contact Us – Contact page with information on how to get in touch to plan or book Marlborough biking and wine tour experiences. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/contact-us/

Blog And Updates

  • Blog – Main blog index featuring articles on Marlborough wine experiences, tourism highlights, and visitor tips. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/blog/
  • Beyond the Vines – A post originally featured in Luxury Travel Magazine, offering additional editorial insight on Explore Marlborough. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/blog/beyond-the-vines/
  • Celebrating Marlborough’s Tourism and Hospitality Excellence – Article about recognition in Marlborough’s tourism and hospitality awards. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/blog/celebrating-marlboroughs-tourism-hospitality-excellence/
  • How to Ship Wine Home from Marlborough (No Full Case Required) – Guidance on shipping wine purchased in Marlborough home without needing to buy a full case. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/blog/ship-wine-home-from-marlborough/
  • Self-Guided Bike Tour Renwick | From NZ$45 – Tips for doing a budget-friendly self-guided bike tour of Renwick’s cellar doors. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/blog/self-guided-bike-tour-renwick/
  • Winter in Marlborough – Suggestions for things to do in Marlborough during winter, including wine trails and bike adventures. https://www.exploremarlborough.co.nz/blog/winter-in-marlborough/