Wine Trail Magic Cycling & Wine Tasting Tour - 5 Day
5 Day Wine Tasting & Cycle Tour Through Marlborough
Experience the dramatic transformation of the fruit of the vine into a bottle on a Wine Trail tour by bicycle. Cycle at your pace and sample some of Marlborough's finest foods and wine. Take in the superb scenery while biking through vineyards, olive groves, orchards and farmland. Marlborough is renowned as one of the world's top 10 wine regions. What better way to experience the dramatic transformation of the fruit of the vine into a bottle of wine than on a Wine Trail tour by bicycle. On our leisurely cycling journey of just 20-30km per day, each day's end sees your baggage transported ahead to your accommodation base and a choice of superb dinner venues.
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Wineries and viticulture
Marlborough is internationally recognised for its distinctive, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and is New Zealand's largest wine making region with about 65 wineries, 290 grape growers and over 4,000 hectares planted in grapes, mainly Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. Marlborough is also establishing a strong reputation for its methode traditionelle wines.
New Zealand's sunniest region
Marlborough is located on New Zealand's east coast with mountains to the west and is one of the country's sunniest and driest regions. In these sunny yet comparatively cool conditions the grapes benefit from a long slow, flavour intensifying ripening period. Enjoy a leisurely cycle each day (20-30 kms), while your luggage is transported ahead to your next accommodation. The wineries you visit will be happy to deliver any bottles you purchase throughout the day to your accommodation.
Stay in comfort
Our accommodation caters for the discerning traveller in boutique or 'character' lodges and resorts with excellent cuisine in comfortable surroundings. Experience a choice of superb dinner venues each evening.
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