WELLINGTON PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Mandarin-Fluent Food Tour Across the Remutaka Crest to Martinborough
A half‑day, Mandarin‑guided tasting circuit from Wellington over the Remutaka range to Wairarapa’s Martinborough and Greytown, sampling cheeses, wines and hand‑made chocolates.
Mandarin-Fluent Food Tour Across the Remutaka Crest to Martinborough.
This private, small‑group half‑day excursion leads from Wellington across the Remutaka hills into Wairarapa, where a Mandarin‑speaking local guide escorts you to three specialist food producers—an artisan cheese workshop, a Martinborough winery, and a Greytown chocolate atelier—while travellers enjoy luxurious transport and curated tastings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Remutaka summit: a high, panoramic approach
The drive climbs the Remutaka range and pauses at the summit (555 m) for a wide, 360° outlook before descending into the food‑and‑wine country of Wairarapa.
Artisan cheese and handcrafted chocolate
Visits include a hand‑made cheese workshop in Featherston where you taste locally made cheeses, followed by a chocolate tasting in Greytown at the Schoc atelier, sampling a range of the chocolatier’s flavours.
Martinborough tasting: Pinot‑focused cellar experience
The itinerary stops at a boutique Martinborough winery in the renowned Pinot Noir region for a curated wine tasting paired with a plated artisan cheese selection; an optional paid lunch can be arranged on request.
What the day feels like
What the half‑day feels like
Over roughly five to six hours you depart Wellington, traverse the Remutaka Hill road and its summit lookout, then settle into a series of short, focused visits: a working cheese studio, a winery tasting in the Martinborough district, and a chocolate workshop in Greytown, with time permitting for a gentle walk among Greytown’s boutique streets.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private half‑day suits—and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The headline timing is a half‑day outing: the tour runs approximately 5.5 hours from Wellington and returns to the city at the end of the trip.
Pick up and drop off take place at the Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre — the pick up and drop off lane on Wakefield Street in Wellington.
Tastings of cheese, wine and chocolate are included at the scheduled stops; an additional paid lunch can be arranged at the winery on request.
The experience is operated by Zozo Travel Limited as a private, small‑group tour with Mandarin narration.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is approximately 5.5 hours.
Where do I meet the group?
Pick up and drop off are at Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre — the pick up and drop off lane on Wakefield Street, Wellington.
What languages is the tour offered in?
The guide provides commentary and explanations in Mandarin.
What food and drink stops are included?
Stops include a hand‑made cheese workshop in Featherston, a boutique Martinborough winery tasting (with an artisan cheese plate), and a chocolate tasting at Schoc in Greytown; a Greytown stroll is included if time permits.
Can I have lunch during the tour?
An additional lunch at the winery can be arranged on request for an extra, pay‑as‑you‑go cost.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by Zozo Travel Limited as a private, small‑group experience with luxurious transport.