Marlborough Wine Tours, Marlborough Sounds Cruises, New Zealand

 
   
  


Welcome

Welcome to Marlborough New Zealand, and the touring company of Marlborough Travel.co.nz.   Marlborough Travel is a family owned tourism company that has operated wine tours in Marlborough and scenic cruises in the Marlborough Sounds for over twenty years.  Owner- Operators, Chris and Sue Godsiff, are both born and bred in Marlborough, as were their parents and grandparents before that.   This long line of family connection to the region and a total commitment to quality service has put Marlborough Travel at the forefront of tourism in Marlborough.

  Marlborough Travel operates a well-established land based and water based tour fleet with cars, vans, buses and coaches based in Blenheim and large cruise launches based in Havelock and Picton.    With a great fleet and  fantastic local guides we can offer a large range of tours including Marlborough Wine Tours, Wine and Food Experiences, Taste Marlborough Tour, Private Wine Tours,  Group Tours,  Marlborough Sounds Cruises, Greenshell Mussel Cruise, Lunch and Dinner Cruises, and private charter cruises for Weddings, Events, Birthdays, Product Launches, Corporate Hosting, Christmas Functions and pretty much any special event..!!  

 

Click here to learn more about our daily wine tours
Wine Tours of the Marlborough wine region 

 

Click on the image to learn more about a private luxury tour of the Marlborough region
Private Luxury Touring of Marlborough 

 

Click here to learn more about our transport options
Coach Charter and Private Group Transport

 

MV Odyssea in the Marlborough Sounds. Click here to learn more
Odyssea Cruises - the Marlborough Sounds


Join a day tour of Marlborough from Picton or Blenheim 

Marlborough Icons Tour - a full day tour including the Marlborough wine tour in the morning and then cruise the Marlborough Sounds in the afternoon.  Our most popular tour and a great way to take in the best of Marlborough in one day.   Tour from PIcton, Tour from Blenheim - all tours include collection from accommodation, Blenheim Airport, Blenheim Railway Station, Picton Ferry Terminal or Picton waterfront.

Taste Marlborough Tour- a full day tour behind the scenes of the Marlborough wine region.  Enjoy hosted tours through the vineyard and the winery, special wine tastings, meet a winemaker, and take in the very best wine experiences the Marlborough wine region has to offer.

Join the Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Havelock 

Greenshell Mussel Cruise - an afternoon cruise at 1.30pm from the Havelock Marina through the inner Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds. Two of the main Sounds that make up the Marlborough Sounds.   Depart daily from September through to April. Fabulous scenery, fabulous wine and fresh seafood. 

Private Tour of Marlborough
Private touring van and private guide for the day.  Marlborough Travel offers a range of private tours for individuals, couples, small and large group sizes.  Private tours by touring van, mini-coach, bus tour or charter coach.   Enjoy the wines of Marlborough, the boutique brewery, the schnapps, the chocolates, arts, crafts, gardens and more.  Your private tour will be created to suit your requirements, your interests and your budget.   Or choose from one of our many wine tour itineraries

Private Marlborough Sounds Cruise

Marlborough Sounds boat charter or charter launch cruise.  Enjoy a half day, full day or multi-day private charter cruise around the stunning Marlborough Sounds.   Choose from a scenic cruise, wine and food cruise, lunch or dinner cruise.  Or create your own itinerary with our team for your special day.   We will ensure that your group cruise of the Marlborough Sounds is extra special..!!  

Luxury Tour of Marlborough 

BMW 7 Series or Mercedes Sedan and private driver.  Day tours and multi-day tours available through Marlborough,  or take a private tour to Nelson, Kaikoura, Canterbury and the West Coast.   Our luxury touring options also include Helicopter flights over Marlborough and the Marlborough Sounds along with luxury Heli-Cruise combo charters for cruising the Marlborough Sounds.

Coach Charters / Bus Transport in Marlborough 

Vehicle charter, bus and coach transport.  Group transfers, group tours, cruise ship shore exchursions, events or just a coach charter from point A to point B.  Our fleet of vehicles includes mini-coaches and full touring coaches for all group sizes.

Group tours 

For fantastic group itineraries, group wine tours, garden tours, arts and crafts tours, group cruises, incentive ideas, picnics, special functions and events. 

Conferences in Marlborough 

Conference options.We can assist with your conference in Marlborough with a range of information on Marlborough Conference venues, accommodation, transport, meals, activities and more..   From a small management retreat or sales meeting through to a large company conference we can assist with all requirements.

Corporate Hosting and Incentives

Corporate touring packages and Incentives.  Utilising the very best of Marlborough's hospitality.  Combine great hotels, stunning lodges, amazing wine and food experiences, and activities that are not available to the travelling public.  Amazing experiences personalised to the requirements of your group.  

Marlborough Accommodation & the Marlborough Sounds
Online accommodation bookings for Marlborough and the Marlborough Sounds.   Instant confirmation on a huge range of properties throughout the region.     Look for the accommodation booking section on the right side of this page,  or to browse Marlborough accommodation options please click here

Weddings in Marlborough and the Marlborough Sounds
 
Weddings in the Marlborough Sounds    on board on board our luxury launch Odyssea.  Enjoy your special occasion in style and comfort.  If you have something special in mind... we can help, just ask.

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Contact us now on the following:

Postal Address:  P O Box 1000,  Blenheim,  New Zealand  

Email: info@marlboroughtravel.co.nz

Phone: +64 3 577 9997

Fax: +64 3 577 9979

Free Phone: 0800 99 0800 (within New Zealand)

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Marlborough Icons Tour

Our most popular full day tour incorporating the fabulous Marlborough wine tour and the stunning Marlborough Sounds cruise in one day. Starts again on 1 Sept for the Summer Season.  Enjoy fabulous Marlborough wineries and wine tastings, followed by fresh Mussels and Sauvignon Blanc in the stunning Marlborough Sounds.  Click here for details 

 

Kids Go Free

Not only totally unique to Marlborough, but now for the Spring and Summer School Holidays the Greenshell Mussel Cruise is family friendly with a "kids go free" promotion.   Conditions do apply so click here for details

 

  New Group Tours

Put a group together and enjoy the best of the Marlborough region with our latest range of tours departing from Christchurch.   These group tours are ideal for a group of friends, social club, corporate group, wine club or special interest group that would like a short break in the Marlborough region.

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 Purely Marlborough

Enjoy a stunning break in Marlborough with a "Purely Marlborough" package.  Experience the stunning Marlborough Sounds and the Marlborough wine region, stay in luxury accommodation and tour the region in style.  This package is a combination of 4 local Qualmark endorsed tourism operators and offers a fantastic experience that is ready to go.  

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 Marlborough Travel services Qualmark Endorsed.

With a commitment to quality services and continuous quality improvement Marlborough Travel has undergone and passed the assessment for Endorsed Visitor Activity with Qualmark. New Zealand's sign of Quality Tourism Services. 

Client Feedback
 
 

Couple Getaway

"A quick thank you for the wonderful holiday and service you provided for us? We have sung your praises very loudly since returning?."

Jane and Owen

 Auckland

 

Small Group Tour

 6 people on a two day tour of the Marlborough Wine region and the Marlborough Sounds

"WOW!!?My colleagues from Australia were blown away by the wonderful scenery and the professionalism of the entire package?  We will definitely be back."

Tania Fulcher

Avery Dennison

 

Large Group Field Trips

180 people on a range of photographic field trips including wine tours, garden tours, and a cruise of the Sounds.

 "Thanks for the great effort put into organising the National Convention. I was most impressed with the professionalism of the company and the people who went on the trips are still raving about it!!?"

Roger Thwaites

Orgainising committee

NZ Photographic Convention 

Full Corporate Conference

75 people for a five day corporate conference

"We would like to congratulate the team at Marlborough Travel for your efficient and professional service organising the recent Beringer Blass Wine Estate Australasian conference. We have had very positive feedback from everyone involved and it has gone down on record as the best Post Vintage Conference in the History of Beringer Blass."

Bill Spence

General Manager

Matua Valley Wines


 



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