Marlborough is a place of discovery

Cellar doors among the vines. World-class cuisine. The Marlborough Sounds. A rhythm that is unhurried yet alive. There is always something new to find here.

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Cellar Doors & Tasting Rooms

Many Marlborough wineries offer exceptional tours and tasting experiences, giving visitors a deeper understanding of the history, craft and passion that goes into every bottle. With more than 30 cellar doors to explore, bookmark this page for the latest opening hours and contact details to plan your visit.

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Marlborough Wine Trail

New Zealand's most celebrated wine region is home to more than 30 cellar doors, offering an extraordinary range of wines - from sparkling and aromatic whites to Pinot Noir, low and no alcohol styles and everything in between. Cycle, drive or join a guided tour - then plan your visit and find opening times here.

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Tasting Events

From cellar door happenings to food and wine events that bring the region to life, there is always something worth showing up for in Marlborough. Find out what's on and plan your visit.

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Tasting Tips

Marlborough produces over 25 varieties of wine - from the world-famous Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling and a growing range of emerging styles. Many cellar doors offer exclusive wines available only in their tasting rooms, with domestic and international shipping making it easy to take a piece of Marlborough home with you.

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Getting to Marlborough

Getting to Marlborough couldn't be easier. A 30 minute flight from Wellington, a scenic ferry crossing to Picton just 20 minutes away, or a drive through some of New Zealand's most stunning landscapes - 1.5 hours from Nelson or four hours from Christchurch. By plane, ferry, car, train or bike - Marlborough is closer than you think.

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Wine Tourism Steering Group

The Wine Tourism Steering Group works with Wine Marlborough and Destination Marlborough to advance wine tourism across the region - enhancing visitor experiences, building industry partnerships and helping make Marlborough an even better place to visit.

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Exploring Marlborough

The qualities that make Marlborough one of New Zealand's greatest wine regions are the same ones that make it one of the country's most beloved destinations. Year-round sunshine, exceptional food and wine, stunning scenery and outdoor experiences on land and sea - from hiking New Zealand's Great Walks to exploring the secluded waterways of the Marlborough Sounds.

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