Day Trips and Tours

Experience the BEST of Nelson/Tasman

Nelson’s Artisans- Experience the Great Taste

Spend the day on your private tour tasting the best that the Nelson /Tasman region has to offer. We’ll visit several of Nelson/Tasman’s boutique wineries or craft breweries and artisans*. Along the way stop for a kiwi style picnic of locally produced goodies on a quiet beach or private garden or dine in an exquisite vineyard. Check our the oldest Pub in NZ to try their artisan beer. Our local knowledge and passion to show you what we are passionate about means that you are in for a real treat! The Great Taste is about scenery~ rolling hills bordering the Tasman Bay framed by the mountains of the Kahurangi National Park, the artisans and gourmet food.

Tour Highlights and what’s included.

  • Private group tour with your personal driver guide

  • Stunning scenery on country roads

  • visits to quaint villages on the artisans trail

  • Meeting local artisans

  • Boutique wine and beer tasting in winery and brewery

  • Visit to the regions oldest licensed Pub.

  • We’ll even shout ( = treat ) you to an Ice cream

  • Stops at boutique shops and visits to artisans

  • Choice of start point Nelson, Motueka or Nelson Lakes. Flexible drop off point (1).

*Nelson is known for chocolate, cheese, olives, wine, beer, spirits, relishes, jams, glassblowing, pottery, arts & crafts to name a few. Meet the artisans responsible for producing some of the finest crafts and foods in the Top of the South Island. This tour can be tailored to suit tastebuds and preferences.

Tour starts 09.30am - approx 18.00.

Rate: min fare of $900.00 up to 6 persons/ $150.00 per extra person + approx $25.00 pp for personal expenditure. 

Outside garden scene with two pink chairs surrounding a light blue round table that has a large blue glass bowl on top, lush green bushes in background.
Visit to winery