Small-group wine, food & scenic tours across Nelson Tasman and Marlborough

Local flavours. Hidden gems. Great company. Never rushed.

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Nelson & Marlborough Wine Tours

Purchase from 1 July to 31 August

Perfect for couples, small groups, visitors, celebrations, and locals hosting friends

(All Year)

$225 per person

Available year-round, Untapped is a flexible half-day Nelson Tasman tour shaped around your interests, the season, and what’s looking good on the day. Think scenic lookouts, local food, craft beer, beach moments, Mapua village wanders, boutique producers, and hidden gems you might not find on your own. With pickup and drop-off from your Nelson accommodation and CJ as your local guide, it’s a relaxed, personal way to explore without being locked into a set schedule.

(Oct-Apr)

(Oct-Apr)

$495 per person

Available October through April, the Marlborough Tour is a full-day wine experience from Nelson into New Zealand’s most internationally recognised wine region. You’ll visit four selected vineyards for included tastings, enjoy lunch at a vineyard at your own cost, and stop at Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory along the way. With pickup and drop-off from your Nelson accommodation and CJ as your local guide, it’s a relaxed way to experience Marlborough properly without the driving, planning, or guesswork.

(Oct-Apr)

$295 per person

Available October through April, Uncorked is a relaxed half-day Nelson wine tour visiting four handpicked boutique vineyards, with all tastings included. Hosted by CJ, the day includes local knowledge, personal introductions, beautiful scenery, and plenty of time to taste, ask questions, and enjoy the people and stories behind the wine. With pickup and drop-off from your Nelson accommodation, it’s the Nelson wine experience done properly: personal, unhurried, and never scripted.

Your occasion, your group, your day - completely private - available all year in Nelson

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$1,200 for two people, plus $200 per person extra to a maximum of 9 pax.

A fully private, bespoke experience designed entirely around your group, your occasion, and the way you want the day to unfold. From intimate celebrations to milestone moments, this is Nelson Tours & Travel at its most personal — where the day is shaped only by you and guided seamlessly by CJ.

Vineyard tastings are included throughout, with every detail — from timing and stops to pace and flow — tailored to suit your group. Whether relaxed and scenic or celebratory and lively, the experience adapts naturally to the moment.

Available year-round across the Nelson Tasman region, each private tour begins with a conversation to design something truly personal.

Door-to-door from your accommodation

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Meet CJ

Your local Nelson guide.

CJ brings over eighteen years of local knowledge, genuine hospitality, and easy-going humour to every tour. With deep connections across Nelson’s boutique wineries, brewers, producers, and scenic hidden gems, he turns a day out into something personal, relaxed, and memorable. You’re not just being driven from place to place, you’re being shown around by someone who knows the region, knows the people, and knows how to shape the day around you.

Warm & Easy-Going

No rush, no pressure. Just a relaxed day tailored to your pace, your group, and what you enjoy.

Local Insider

From boutique vineyards to local producers, CJ shares the stories behind the wine, the people, and the place.

Wine & Region Knowledge

CJ knows the cellar doors, scenic stops, local characters, and tucked-away places visitors rarely find alone.

Flexible by Nature

Every tour has room to breathe. If your group loves a view, a food stop, a beer, or a slower pace, the day can bend with you.

Small groups. Local guide. Never rushed.

Nelson’s #1 Food & Drink Experience

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A quote about Kirsty B's holiday experience, praising her as a host with regional and New Zealand wine knowledge, dated December 2023.
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Ready to plan your Nelson tour?

Small-group tours through Nelson Tasman, year-round.
Perfect for visitors who want a relaxed, personal day with a local host.

Book online now, or contact CJ if you’d like help choosing the right tour.