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Full of Surprises... Spoilt for Choice Nelson, New Zealand NELSON, NEW ZEALAND FULL OF SURPRISES... SPOILT FOR CHOICE www.wineartandwilderness.co.nz Contents The Wine, Art and Wilderness story pg 02 PRIVATE TOURS Trust the Guide – Bespoke tour options pg 03 The Food Foragers Picnic pg 04 Wine in the Wilderness pg 05 WILDERNESS Introduction pg 06 Abel Tasman National Park pg 07 Abel Tasman Water and Walk pg 08 Abel Tasman Water and Walk with Kayaking pg 09 Abel Tasman Cruise, Picnic and Walk pg 09 Remote Abel Tasman pg 10 Introducing Golden Bay pg 11 Golden Bay in a Day pg 12 Golden Bay in a Day with Scenic Flight pg 13 Wild North West pg 14 Parks and Reserves pg 15 Alpine Splendour pg 15 Nelson Lakes Nature Recovery pg 16 Nelson in a Day pg 17 Richmond Forest Park pg 18 Chetwood Forest on Marble Mountain pg 19 WINE & BEER EXPOSED Introduction pg 20 Wine Exposed Nelson pg 21 Beer Exposed – From Hops to Handle pg 22 Wine Exposed Marlborough pg 23 Wine & Art Nelson pg 24 THE ARTS Introduction pg 25 Art Gallery Tour pg 26 Why book with us? pg 27 Owner/Operators pg 28 Additional Information pg 29 01 The Wine, Art & Wilderness story Wine, Art & Wilderness based in Nelson, New 3. TRANSFER Zealand was established in 2005, hosting discerning visitors and providing a seamless transition from luxury For a complete service and a chance to get to know guests accommodation to a host of activities on a relaxed, well before activities we offer transfers between lodges, to or organised, fully catered and guided interpretive journey. from airports and the Picton ferry terminals. Nelson, Tasman and the Marlborough regions are NATURE OR WILDERNESS ECO TOURS fortunate enough to be surrounded by mountains, National Parks and the sea. The diverse and beautiful We provide unique access to many of New Zealand’s most landscape of the region is a magnet for artists, nature diverse natural environments. We offer walking and scenic enthusiasts and food & beverage connoisseurs. With high nature tours in Abel Tasman (including sole access to the sunshine hours it is one of the country’s best producers remote north end), Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National of wine, craft beer, fruit and vegetable produce as well as Parks, film location sites, Golden Bay, and the forest parks sea food. and reserves of the North and West Coast of the South Island. We also offer private guided tours of the whole Wine, Art & Wilderness provide a secure private guide South Island. service tailored to your needs. Whether it be for one day or many, visitors can ‘Trust the Guide’ to find the hidden WINE & CRAFT BEER TOURS gems and the best activities that showcase our beautiful and diverse country. Passion, knowledge and enthusiasm Your enthusiastic guide will introduce you to a selection are our drivers to surprise, delight and exceed our guest’s of the small family owned boutique vineyards or craft expectations. breweries of either the Nelson or Marlborough regions. A unique experience where you will sample award winning All Guides contracted are chosen for their professionalism, wine or beer matched with local food delicacies. Our maturity, passion, wealth of knowledge and expertise and ‘exclusive’ tours allow flexibility to select wineries and all are experienced in the tourism & hospitality industries. breweries according to your tastes. TOUR OPTIONS ART TOURS Wine, Art & Wilderness offer two types of tour – Scheduled With almost 400 artists of all disciplines working at (small group tours) and Exclusive (private tours) plus their craft in the Nelson region there is no shortage of Transfers. variety. Possibly unique to Nelson is the openness and approachability of the artists and with Art Exposed you are 1. SCHEDULED or Group Tours guided and welcomed into many of the working studios and homes to see firsthand their skill and talent. Choose from any of Wine, Art & Wilderness scheduled tours to meet required interests. They are fully catered, FILM LOCATION TOURS leisurely, informal and designed to cater for all levels of fitness. These are essentially a soft adventure – enticing, Our concessions cover Lord of the Rings, Hobbit and Piano rewarding and taken at a relaxed pace. Transported in film sites among others. In addition to our scheduled tours modern comfortable vehicles, we follow less travelled we are happy to tailor our tours to suit our guests and routes and provide insights into interesting local attractions can include access to some of the most remote sites by and contemporary and historical New Zealand life. helicopter. 2. EXCLUSIVE TOURS All scheduled tours are also available on an exclusive or private basis, or guests can ‘Trust the Guide’ to seek out activities and features to cater for any specific interests. Most exclusive options are flexible enough to be adapted to meet time and fitness constraints. 02 Trust the Guide - Bespoke Tour Options With the many assets of the Nelson region it is easy to create World of Wearable Art. The World of Wearable Art™ and a unique adventure to cater for any interests. Classic Cars Museum is an iconic, must see, Nelson visitor attraction that celebrates two distinctly different passions. A Visitors can create their own day by selecting from any of the world class collection of classic cars can be viewed alongside following Nelson activities. incredible wearable works of art from all around the globe. Allow 1-2 hours. Gourmet Food. Nelson has long been considered a food bowl for New Zealand and the food grown here speaks of Happy Valley. An adventure playground famous for the our country. Name any non-tropical fruit or vegetable and it Skywire where you can soar like a bird in one of the safe will be growing in Nelson. It's also the home of King Salmon, activities the whole family can enjoy. Allow 3-4 hours. mussel farms and the biggest fishing fleet in Australasia. The perfect place for a huge range of natural and processed Waimarama Brook Sanctuary. Imagine a place where food such as jams, oils, chips, honey, and cheeses. Allow 1-2 native plants and animals thrive, without threat from hours. introduced pests - alive with birdsong, where rare species such as kiwi, tuatara and kakapo roam freely, where visitors Nelson Beer. This is hop territory so no New Zealand beer can see native flora and fauna close to home. Waimarama tour could be complete without a visit to the Nelson Tasman Sanctuary is a community-based initiative working to create region. The only place in New Zealand where hops are a pest-free wildlife sanctuary. Allow 3-4 hours. grown commercially has become the country's craft brewing capital with over 12 craft breweries. Allow 1-4 hours. Gardens. For gardening and nature enthusiasts, you'll want to be guided around the area to marvel at the unique blend Nelson Wine. Nelson's family owned wineries and vineyards of native and exotic plants on show. There are many historic are world class with their successes far outweighing their homesteads that are host to fantastic gardens as well as boutique size. public gardens with a collection of English, Japanese, and Chinese influences, as well as Gardens of the World. Allow Nelson Art. Nelson celebrates being the Art centre of 2-3 hours. New Zealand. The galleries in and around Nelson clearly showcase why the city is a giant culture magnet, attracting Film Location Sites. The diverse and unique landscapes both artists and visitors in a fusion of creativity that exists all around Nelson lend themselves perfectly to film locations, year round. most notably the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Times vary. Nelson Market. Visitors often consider this the best market they've ever discovered. The locals already know! A must Ladies Day Out. This is a day just for the ladies to indulge on any Saturday morning is to experience the innovative in a little bit of shopping, the options of a 'Wheelie Fantastic' creativity of the region and savour the delicious flavours bike ride or a wander through the world class market if of Nelson amongst a bustling and vibrant atmosphere. you’re lucky enough to be here on a Saturday, superb coffee Allow1-2 hours. & cake, local artists and jewellers, wine tasting and lunch and maybe a bit more shopping! 0303 The Food Foragers Picnic from Source to Serve (Private tour) Departure 10 am Duration 6 hours Nelson has long had a reputation as one of the sunniest regions in New Zealand and has developed a lifestyle which attracts innovative artisans and food, wine and craft beer producers from around the world. The amazing climate is ideal for many latitudinal crops and combined with the unique local and international flair of the residents an amazing array of food and produce can be found. The perfect pathway to discover a place and its culture is to take an exploratory tour in this beautiful scenic region through its food. Among the city and surrounding hills and in the markets there is a tantalizing array of delicious treats and gourmet products that you can taste and collect. Your host will prepare and serve these as a kiwi picnic in an idyllic setting while you relax with a wine. The choice of food is wide and varied but will include different types of cheese, breads, fish, olives and olive oil, nuts, fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit, salami, chocolate, dips and sauces and other condiments, wine, craft beer as well as a visit to a wild mushroom grower and a bowl of the best mushroom soup ever! 04 Wine in the Wilderness (Private tour) WINE IN THE WILDERNESS is a fascinating day journey Returning to the beach it becomes real relaxation time with that highlights and showcases the very reasons we love the opportunity to taste the very best of local wine varieties this region.
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