Tasty Tours Marlborough
Graham and Bev Lindsay have recently formed Tasty Tours Marlborough which operates a 19 passenger seat (plus one for the driver) Toyota Coaster bus and provides a scheduled and charter bus service throughout Marlborough.
Try a Taste of Marlborough Tours:
o We have packages which include the local Loop to eight key destinations which includes Makana Confections, Traditional Country Preserves, The Vines Village, Hedgerows Hydroponic Strawberries, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Omaka Classic Cars, The Honey Company and The River Queen river boat.
Try a Taste of Havelock Tour:
o Option 1 – a return trip to Havelock, departing Blenheim 10.45 am, arriving 12 noon, returning 4.30 pm, arriving 5.15 pm back in Blenheim.
o Option 1a – a return Havelock/Blenheim trip departing Havelock 12 noon, arriving Blenheim 12.45 pm, returning at 3.50 pm to Havelock, arriving 4.30 pm.
o Option 2 – for separate transport being arranged for pick-ups around town commencing 9.30 am to visit Omaka Aviation Centre which opens at 10.00 am. At 11.00 am those taking Option 1 as well are picked up by the Option 1 bus bound for Havelock. Those remaining are taken back to Blenheim by separate transport.
o Option 3 – participants are dropped off at 11.30 am for a 45 minute guided tour of Shark Nett Gallery to enjoy a relaxed and accessible art experience. The Shark Nett Gallery takes you into Havelock at the conclusion of the tour.
o Option 4 – a Greenshell Mussel Cruise departing Havelock at 1.30 pm for a relaxing afternoon cruising the Pelorus and Keneperu Sounds. Along the way you will enjoy a Greenshell Mussel visit and sample freshly steamed mussels with a glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. At the conclusion particapents depart on the Option 1 bus back to Blenheim with drop-off on the way by arrangement.
Scheduled Service (School Term):
o A weekday bus service between Blenheim and Picton, departing Blenheim at 8.00 am for arrival at Queen Charlotte College at 8.30 am.
o Returning from Picton at 9.00 am, arriving Blenheim 9.30 am with choice of drop-off points along the way.
o The afternoon return run departs the Railway Station at 2.20 pm with drop-offs throughout Picton and Waikawa.
o 3.15pm leave Queen Charlotte College, visit two Picton pick-up points for general public access (depending upon seat capacity), arriving Blenheim Railway Station 3.50 pm.
The above tours are seasonal and require pre-booking. We have a free 0800 254 654 number you may contact prior to 9.30 am each morning for same day bookings. Tours can be very popular, and you are encouraged to book well in advance to save disappointment.
Scheduled Service (School Holidays):
o coming soon
Charter:
o The bus is available for charter during the hours it is not require for the daily service, tours and weekends.
