Cloudy Bay Winery, Lunch Included

Cloudy Bay Marlborough Wine Tour with Lunch from Blenheim

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from $135.06 per person

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Blenheim
Cancellation: Every tour here can be cancelled free
Run by: The Original Marlborough Wine Tours

Overview

Cloudy Bay is the winery The Original Marlborough Wine Tours says its guests ask for by name, and this half-day trip from Blenheim builds a morning around it. Over 4.5 hours the tour calls at Cloudy Bay, Forrest Wines Cellar Door and Saint Clair Family Estate, with standard tasting fees at all three venues covered in the price. An experienced wine tour guide accompanies the group throughout.

The middle stop doubles as lunch. At Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen the group sits down to a shared platter, which is included, and any dietary needs should be flagged at the time of booking.

Pickup is door to door from Blenheim accommodation, in a window from 9.50am to 10.10am. The group runs to a maximum of 11 travellers and needs at least 4 booked to go ahead. It suits adults 18 and over who want the Cloudy Bay name plus two more Marlborough cellar doors without giving up a whole day.

Hands seen from behind rest on a wooden cellar door bench beside a water jug, a plate of bread and cheese and empty tasting glasses, vine rows through the open door.

What's Included

Included

Standard tasting fees at all three venues
Shared platter lunch at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen
Experienced wine tour guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your Blenheim accommodation

Not Included

Food and drinks beyond the tastings and the shared platter lunch

Itinerary

Hotel pickup in BlenheimDoor-to-door pickup from Blenheim accommodation between 9.50am and 10.10am. There is no collection from Picton.
Cloudy BayA 20-minute stop with admission and standard tasting included. This is the winery guests request most, according to the operator.
Forrest Wines Cellar DoorA 30-minute stop with admission and tasting included.
Saint Clair Family EstateA 30-minute visit with admission included.
Shared platter lunchLunch at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen is a shared platter included in the price. State dietary requirements when booking.
Drop-off in BlenheimThe guide returns everyone to their Blenheim accommodation. Total running time is 4.5 hours.

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What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour plays out, from the seasonal calendar to the shared lunch format.

Seasonal calendar. The tour runs in spring and summer only. Check the live booking page for available dates before locking in travel plans.
Group size. The tour takes a maximum of 11 travellers and requires a minimum of 4 to run. Groups booking separately should tell the operator so they can be kept together.
Food and drink. Tasting fees and the shared platter lunch are covered. Anything eaten or drunk beyond that is at your own cost, so budget for extra glasses or purchases at the cellar doors.
Pace and mobility. Stops are short, between 20 and 30 minutes each, with the vehicle doing the distance between them. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with mobility aids should consider that before booking.
Dietary needs. The lunch is a shared platter rather than individual meals. Advise the operator of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Adults only. The tour is restricted to travellers aged 18 and over. The listing also advises against it for pregnant travellers and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

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Common issues. The minimum of 4 guests means the tour can be called off if numbers are low, in which case the operator offers a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Weather can also force a cancellation, with the same refund options. Pickups are Blenheim only, between 9.50am and 10.10am, so anyone staying in Picton needs to make their own way to Blenheim. Tasting locations may vary by day depending on the winery, so the exact three stops are not guaranteed every departure. Confirmation can take up to 48 hours and is subject to availability.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Standard tasting fees at all three venues, a shared platter lunch at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen, an experienced wine tour guide, and door-to-door pickup and drop-off from Blenheim accommodation. Food and drinks beyond the tastings and the shared lunch are not included.

Is Lunch Included?

Yes. Lunch is a shared platter at Saint Clair Vineyard Kitchen and is covered in the tour price. Mention any dietary requirements when you book.

Where Does The Tour Pick Up From?

Pickup is door to door from Blenheim accommodation, in a window between 9.50am and 10.10am. The tour does not collect from Picton.

Can Children Join The Tour?

No. The tour is for adults aged 18 and over only. The listing also does not recommend it for pregnant travellers or people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and no changes are accepted, with cut-off times based on local time. If the operator cancels for weather or low numbers, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Is The Group?

The tour runs 4.5 hours. Groups are capped at 11 travellers and need a minimum of 4 to go ahead.