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.
Nelson Artisans tour-A touch of History
Local delicacies
Wine and cheese snack
Tasman Bay Inlet
Locally made icecream
Crafting Pottery
Fruits of the vine
Handmade chocolates
Essential Oils
DeVine Fudge
Cheeses from Neudorf
Artisan's Wooden bowls