Explore Marlborough has been consistently featured in leading publications including the NZ Herald, Toronto Star, Luxury Travel Magazine, and Business South. Our guided and self-guided biking wine tours have captured international attention for offering one of the most unique and memorable ways to discover Marlborough’s world-class vineyards. Browse the media coverage below to see why Explore Marlborough is the region’s most talked-about wine tour experience.
Why media love covering Explore Marlborough:
- Unique guided and self-guided bike and wine tours through Marlborough’s iconic wine country
- Locally owned and operated, with deep knowledge of the region’s best vineyards and hidden gems
- Suitable for all fitness levels, from leisurely half-day rides to full-day wine trail adventures
- One of the most memorable and authentic ways to experience the Marlborough and its surrounds
Last updated: April 2026
Explore Marlborough owners Kat and Roo share their story in Business South magazine, reflecting on three years of growing their bike-hire and tour company into one of Marlborough’s most celebrated tourism experiences. From guided and self-guided biking wine tours, running around 500 guided tours a year with 6,000 visitors through their doors, to bespoke luxury experiences and guided driving tours in Mercedes SUVs. Explore Marlborough continues to expand its offering, with a second Blenheim CBD office on the horizon and the 240-kilometre Whale Trail in their sights, the team that started with a love of cycling and wine is well on its way to showcasing everything this remarkable region has to offer.
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Tatyana Leonov is an avid traveller and writer for the Luxury Travel Mag. Her multi-day visit to Marlborough takes her on many top tier adventures of our beautiful region. 1 of those days was hosted by us at Explore Marlborough, where Tayana joins our winemaker guide Richard Ellis on a bespoke tour and a day full of unique experiences with Ben Cowley at Auntsfield Estate , Richards Ellis at The Marlborist , Brian Bicknell at Mahi , Yealands VIP container with lunch by Kaiaka , AND an e-bike ride amongst the vines (ofcourse!)
Her article is a beautiful; display of Marlborough – Read here
New Zealand journalist, broadcaster and podcaster Mike Yardley visited the region. Mike tasted the wine, gin, food and ambience of the Marlborough district, guided by the only biking wine tour company: Explore Marlborough.
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Listen to Mike Yardley: Exploring the flavours of Blenheim – Saturday Morning with Jack Tame on NewstalkZB
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Tour operators Explore Marlborough collect us in the morning and drive us to nearby Blenheim. At the Vine Village we pick up rental bikes and pedal off to taste the glorious efforts of Nautilus, Famingham, Bladen and Wairau River vineyards, cycling between them on wide, flat and safe cycle paths.
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Explore Marlborough (exploremarlborough.co.nz) offers guided cycle tours and selfguided bike-hire options from a container base next to the Vines Village on Rapaura Road.
Woman’s Day - March 2017
“Who knew cycling and wine-tasting was such a good combination? Obviously, Karen and Andy, who run Explore Marlborough guided wine tours… a sensational, social sightseeing experience.”
Backpacker Guide NZ - February 2017
“So many aspects to this winery cycling tour and the wealth of vineyards visited… definitely not a bad way to get between wineries.”
New Zealand Herald - August 2016
“A bike tour is the best way to go – that way you get around a few tastings and don’t have to worry about driving. My guide Basil, from Explore Marlborough, is a lovely retired man who used to be a scientist in Wellington but now spends his time making olive oil and showing visitors around.”
Toronto Star - July 2016
“With verdant valleys ringed by crumpled mountains, one of the best ways to explore the area’s expansive vineyards and wineries is on a wine tasting bicycle tour with Explore Marlborough.”
Experience OZ and NZ - 2015
The Top 10 Things to do in Marlborough, NZ: “numerous winery tour operators are available which can both set you up with a full day’s itinerary covering several of the best venues while allowing yourself the chance to indulge and not worry about the drive back after drinking, of which Explore Marlborough come highly recommended.”
NZ Herald Travel Section - 2013
“Our guide Norm from Explore Marlborough Tours made it all so easy… I would highly recommend this as a great way to see a variety of vineyards… a fabulous way to really experience one of the country’s most beautiful wine regions.”