Marlborough Farm, Garden & Sheep Round-Up
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Port
Picton, New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$289.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Travel from Picton to Woodend Gardens & Vineyard. Owned and tended by Brian & Margaret Herd, Woodend is surrounded by approx. 7 acres of garden and a 10-acre vineyard of sauvignon blanc grapes. Enter through a formal gateway and along an extensive curved driveway lined with blue agapanthus that sets a stunning scene for the established gardens. The garden features many different zones all with unique elements and hidden sanctuaries.
Passing through Blenheim -- the main town of the Marlborough region -- your coach climbs through the aptly-named Wither Hills, whose dry, yellow grasses yield to the rolling farmland of Dashwood Pass and the pretty Awatere Valley. Marlborough's weather is legendary, and a bright, sunny day will afford grand views across the valley to Mt Tapuaenuku.
Your destination is Winterhome -- a stunning coastal farm raising more than 3,500 breeding sheep and 100 head of cattle. Stop near the woolshed for a sheepdog demonstration, where the incredibly talented dogs skillfully muster a small flock of sheep under the guidance of the dedicated farm manager.
The coach takes you a short distance further to The Store at Kekerengu- an absolutely iconic New Zealand institution. It is a highly-regarded café with breathtaking views and delicious fresh food. Situated on the beautiful Kaikoura Coast, The Store is the ultimate coastal experience and a very special place to sit back and relax over a delicious country-style lunch. You will be invited to enjoy a glass of local award-winning Black Cottage wine.
Leaving behind the serene splendor of the farm and the valley, you will return to Picton and the ship.
Notes:Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. The drive time between Picton and The Store is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.