Wellington to Blenheim 4 Days / 3 Nights from $1045 Email this Page to a Friend!     Duration: 4 days, 3 nights Accommodations: Stunning locations Tour Code: NSM4 Style: Small Group Touring Highlights: Wellington, Interislander Ferry, Queen Charlotte Sound, Blenheim, Marlborough Sound Vineyards   Combine this tour with another Escorted or Independent tour! Call a Travel Team Agent for details. 1.800.788.0829    Itinerary   Day 1. Wellington, Picton. Take the Interislander Ferry from Wellington across Cook Strait to the South Island of New Zealand. Enjoy beautiful views of the Marlborough Sounds as you travel its deep channels past secluded bays, including Queen Charlotte Sound. Two Night Stay: Queen Charlotte Sound, Bay of Many Coves Resort, an exclusive resort with stunning views over the Sound.   Day 2. Gourmet Guided Walk, Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise. Begin the day with a cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound to Ship Cove, a scenic and historic reserve and the start of the famous Queen Charlotte Track - New Zealand's finest and most diverse coastal track, which combines bush clad shoreline walking with views from skyline ridges. Your guide will explain the fascinating marine life of this area, hopefully spotting a dolphin or two. Walk through virgin native forest and discover the native birds and plants on your way to Endeavour Inlet, taking in the beautiful views across Marlborough Sounds. Day 3. Morning at Leisure, Greenshell" Mussel Farm. This morning relax and explore the calm waters of Queen Charlotte Sound at your own pace. Later, visit a Greenshell" Mussel Farm to learn about how these delicacies are grown and harvested. Later, taste steamed mussels, fresh from the sea with a perfectly matched glass of chilled Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Following this, perhaps enjoy a short walk through native bush and take time on a secluded beach to relax and enjoy the views. Stay: Blenheim, Vintners Retreat Resort. Day 4. Marlborough Wine Tour. Be whisked away for a wine tour of Marlborough. Sample the wines from world famous Cloudy Bay Winery, as well as tasting a selection of wines from other excellent wine producers, followed by a tasting of locally pressed olive oils and handmade chocolates of Makana. This afternoon you will be transferred to Blenheim. Departure Dates:   2008 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25   2009 Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26  Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26    Pricing per person starting from: Double Single Room with Six Meals $1045 $2040

What's Included Gourmet wine and food tour of Marlborough Visit world-renowned Cloudy Bay Winery Cruise the Marlborough Sounds Taste Greenshell" mussels while sipping Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Cruise through Queen Charlotte Sound Minimum numbers may apply.   Finest Dining Includes 6 Meals   Outstanding places to stay Two Night Stay, Queen Charlotte Sound