Meet CJ
A Local Host, Not Just a Driver
Relaxed wine, food and scenic tours hosted by someone who knows the region, the people, and the hidden places worth finding.
Nelson Tours & Travel is led by CJ, a local guide with more than eighteen years of experience sharing Nelson Tasman and Marlborough with visitors from New Zealand and around the world.
CJ knows the cellar doors, the scenic routes, the local characters, and the smaller boutique stops that many visitors would never find on their own. Over the years, he has built genuine relationships with wineries, brewers, producers, and tasting room teams across the region, creating a more personal and relaxed way to experience Nelson wine country.
A tour with CJ is not about rushing from one stop to the next. It is about enjoying the day properly: good wine, good food, beautiful scenery, local stories, and enough flexibility for the experience to feel shaped around you.
Whether you’re visiting Nelson for the first time, celebrating something special, travelling with friends, or simply wanting a day where someone else handles the driving, CJ will make sure you feel looked after from pickup to drop-off.
Locally Owned, Personally Run
Nelson Tours & Travel is run by CJ and Helen, a small local team who care about creating relaxed, personal experiences for visitors to Nelson Tasman and Marlborough.
CJ is the guide guests meet on the day, sharing his local knowledge, easy-going humour, and long-standing relationships with wineries and producers across the region. Helen works behind the scenes on the website, words, images, and details that help bring the business to life.
Together, we’re shaping Nelson Tours & Travel around what guests have always loved most: good wine, beautiful places, genuine hospitality, and a day that never feels rushed.