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Fun-filled, flexible daily tours to the best of Marlborough's wineries! Your Sounds Connection guide will take you right to the heart of New Zealand's premier wine region in comfort, safety and style. Sample the best the wineries have to offer, and...more

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Picton 7220, New Zealand

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Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

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Timmi002

Jakarta, Indonesia

301117

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Super Fun Day with Amazing Wine

Review of: Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

We did the half-day wine tour from Picton and had the best time with Sam. There were 4 couples in the van and we all had such a fun time together. They were from the UK, Australia and Hong Kong so a good diverse group....More

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Dear Timmi002, Thanks very much for taking time to post your great comments. We appreciate it and are very happy to hear how much you enjoyed your Half Day Wine Tour with Sam and Sounds Connection. We couldn't have asked for better feedback! We're pretty...More

chels6311

Fort Collins, Colorado

63

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Wonderful tour

Review of: Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

We did the half day wine tour from Picton and it was wonderful. Sam was a great guide and very knowledgeable. We learned so much about the area and got to taste so many wonderful wines from 4 different wineries. And each winery was ready...More

Thank chels6311

Dear chels6311, We're so pleased we could help make your birthday in New Zealand so special! Thank you very much for your kind comments about Sam and your Half Day Wine Tour with Sounds Connection. Our guides are all passionate and knowledgeable about the region...More

David J

Melbourne, Australia

13636

Reviewed 11 September 2018 via mobile

Fabulous fishing charter in the Sounds

Booked an awesome half day charter and had a great time in the Sounds. We caught heaps of fish and saw a lot of lovely scenery. The boat was well appointed and Mark, the skipper, was very knowledgeable and helpful. Booking and communication was handled...More

Thank David J

Dear David J, Thanks so much - we really appreciate you posting your feedback and giving us a 'highly recommended'! It was a pleasure taking you out on your fishing trip and we're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time in the Marlborough...More

Brian Y

41

Reviewed 10 September 2018

Sounds Connection...You nailed it!

Review of: Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

This was a surprise wine trip for my wife for a party of 15 people from Wellington. The booking was done though the Interislander website and contact with Maria and Sarah from Sounds Connection. They arranged everything perfectly from the ferry pick up, wineries and...More

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Dear Brian Y, We can't thank you enough for taking the time to post your feedback about your wine tour with Sounds Connection. We really enjoyed dealing with your group and are delighted to hear how much you all enjoyed your day, and how smoothly...More

bobsacha

Picton, New Zealand

2

Reviewed 10 July 2018

Absolutely, the perfect wine tour!

Review of: Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

An amazing half-day tour to one of the most incredible white wine regions in the world. We tasted wines at 4 radically different vineyards in the Marlborough Region, home to amazing Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines. Our driver was engaging, a local and full...More

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Dear bobsacha, Thank you very much for your glowing review of your Half Day Wine Tour with us. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed it - the variety of wines and wineries, your great guide, the fun! We love hearing this sort of...More

Adventurer740813

202

Reviewed 3 July 2018 via mobile

Great day of sightseeing and wine tasting

We had a wonderful time on the full day tour. The morning was a beautiful drive around Queen Charlotte sound. Followed by a quick lunch in Picton. So if you are interested in just the wine tasting, the half day tour is probably a better...More

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Dear TripAdvisor Member, Thanks so much for joining Sounds Connection for your Morning Scenic Tour and Half Day Wine Tour. We really appreciate you taking time to post your comments about your day and are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with...More

Caitlin_Louise16

Heytesbury, United Kingdom

11

Reviewed 18 June 2018 via mobile

Perfect for a rainy afternoon

Review of: Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

We did the half day wine tour and got picked up from our requested pick up with no issues, even with booking the tour last minute the night before. Our driver Don was lovely and gave us lots of information about the area of picton...More

1 Thank Caitlin_Louise16

Dear Caitlin_Louise16, Thanks so much for choosing Sounds Connection for your half day wine tour in Marlborough. We're so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the wine, wineries, and learning about the region with Don as your guide. It's great to hear you had...More

Jo-AnneD09

Bendigo, Australia

31

Reviewed 11 June 2018

Highly recommend the Sounds Connection company to book a wine tour.

Review of: Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

My husband and I were visiting Picton last week and after driving to the area passing the amazing wineries, we decided that we should learn more about the area and the best way to do that would be experiencing a winery tour. After researching Trip...More

1 Thank Jo-AnneD09

Dear denbrokjo, Thank you so much for your lovely review of your half day wine tour with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to write this full account of your experience. David and our other tour guides genuinely love sharing this beautiful Marlborough...More

Bill O

82

Reviewed 7 May 2018 via mobile

Waterways and Wine Tour

The morning started with a short 30 minute boat trip to Bay of Many Coves resort for brunch. Amazing 5 star resort. Sitting on the deck greeted by a super friendly and lovely couple running the cafe. Big breakfast to start out followed by a...More

Thank Bill O

Dear Bill O, Thanks so much for choosing to travel with Sounds Connection on our popular Waterways and Wine tour. We're glad to hear how much you enjoyed the Bay of Many Coves Resort. It's hard to find a more stunning and peaceful spot to...More

Hugh T

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

4

Reviewed 6 May 2018 via mobile

Really lovely afternoon

Review of: Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Went on the wine tour with my best friend! We had never been on one before but Sam our driver was so helpful showed and spoke to us about everything on the way to the vineyards. Different grapes, how the soil effects the Grape vines...More

Thank Hugh T

Dear Hugh T, Thanks so much for posting your feedback. We appreciate the great comments about the wine tour and Sam's knowledgeable guiding. Great to hear how much fun you and your friend had. Thanks very much for choosing Sounds Connection to travel around the...More

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Kris M

I am on a cruise arriving in Picton on Feb. 19th 2015. I would like to do a wine tour from our port to the Marlborough region. We arrive at 0900hrs and need to be on the cruise ship by 1700hrs. There would be 6 adults and a child (10 years old). Any suggestions would be appreciated. Regards Kris

29 December 2014|

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Sounds Connection operate 10 seater mini vans therefore I'm sure with 6 adults and one child, they will do a tour for you to ensure you are back at the ship before sailing. There website is readily available There phone... More