At a Glance
Treat yourself to a taste of Cloudy Bay, with this boutique overnight package showcasing the Marlborough’s most famous winery.
Located at the top of the South Island, Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest – and most famous– wine growing region. A combination of cool yet high sunshine climate and low rainfall produces uniquely vivid wines including the iconic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay has done more than any other winery to put Marlborough – and New Zealand – on the map. Thirty years on, the Cloudy Bay team are committed to creating expressive, refined and fruity wines that truly embody the spirit of the region.
Self-drive to Cloudy Bay’s Marlborough Cellar Door to discover where it all began. Embark on a private tour of the vineyard to learn how the ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 1-night accommodation at Escape To Picton in “The Sea Room” on a twin share basis (upgrade to a superior room at an additional cost)
- Private tour by car of the Cloudy Bay Vineyard
- Private tailored wine tasting (7-9 wines)
- Mixed platter for 2 at Cloudy Bay
- Gourmet breakfast at Escape To Picton
- 3-course dinner at Escape To Picton’s restaurant and bar
Itinerary
Explore the picturesque port town of Picton at your leisure. Built around a very sheltered harbour, the town has an attractive seafront dotted with cafes, restaurants and various types of galleries. Local operators can take you cruising, fishing, dolphin watching, sea kayaking or mountain biking. Keen adventurers may consider staying longer to take on the iconic Queen Charlotte Track. Check into your overnight accommodation at Escape to Picton and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and fruit platter upon arrival. Your evening culminates in a delightful 3-course dinner. |
Start your day with a gourmet breakfast. Self-drive through pristine coastal landscapes and valleys of vines to Cloudy Bay’s Marlborough Cellar Door, located approximately 25 minutes from Picton. You will be greeted with stunning views over the vineyards towards the Richmond Ranges, which were the inspiration for the Cloudy Bay label. Your Cloudy Bay experience begins with a private tour of the vineyard, an introduction into the world of Cloudy Bay’s ‘terroirs’. Journey to the preferred vineyard sites in a restored 1985 Land Rover Defender and learn about the different types of soil and microclimates that make up Cloudy Bay’s signature varietals. The tour includes a flute of Pelorus NV overlooking the Wairau Valley. After the tour, head into either The Treehouse or The Shack for a private tailored wine tasting. Your host will tailor the experience to your preferences including some rare or back vintage wines (7-9 wines), while you learn more about the Cloudy Bay stories and history. You will also visit the Pinot Noir Barrel Hall. After the tasting, set up at a table overlooking the vines and enjoy a mixed platter for 2 along with a glass of your favourite Cloudy Bay wine. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
Accommodation
Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings.
More Info
The start and finish point of this package is Picton, New Zealand.
Self-drive to Cloudy Bay’s Marlborough Cellar Door, located approximately 25-minutes from Picton.
The closest airport is Picton Airport.
Because much of the Marlborough region is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is New Zealand's sunniest region. Warm, dry and settled weather predominates during summer. Winter days often start with a frost, but are usually mild overall. Typical summer daytime maximum air temperatures range from 20°C to 26°C, but occasionally rise above 30°C. Late winter and early spring is normally the most unsettled time of the year. Typical winter daytime maximum air temperatures range from 10°C to 15°C. Annual hours of sunshine average at least 2,400 hours.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 50% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Deposits are non-refundable once paid
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.