Based in Nelson, Wine, Art & Wilderness (formerly New Zealand Nature Tours) is an Owner/Host Business Class visitor activity provider operated by Noel Kennedy. Wine Art & Wilderness provides premium wine, eco and art tours in the Marlborough and Nelson regions of New Zealand
Fully catered wine, eco and art tours are leisurely, informal and designed to cater for all levels of fitness. They are essentially a soft adventure - enticing, always rewarding and taken at a relaxed pace. Transported between sites in the luxurious comfort of a Mercedes Viano, we follow less traveled routes, that provide a spontaneous insight into curious local attractions, historical and contemporary New Zealand life.
With vast experience in nature conservation and the wine industry, Noel focuses on interpretation and interactive guided experiences, opening doors to introduce the wine & art personalities of Nelson and Marlborough, ensuring visitor expectations are always exceeded.
Vehicle With Wine, Art & Wilderness, you will travel in style. The tour vehicle is a Mercedes-Benz Viano; a car that will guarantee comfort and safety and one of the first vehicles to exceed the Euro 4 Environmental standards.
The Viano can take up to seven passengers, which guarantees a tour with a personal edge. The car exudes quality: every surface is finished with premium materials. The self-adjustable seats are extremely comfortable and you are guaranteed plenty of legroom, while air conditioning ensures that you will feel fresh, even on the hottest day.
Food Nelson has the largest fishing port in New Zealand and as such, is renowned for its seafood.
Shellfish such as scallops and mussels are caught in Tasman Bay and fresh fish caught further afield comes in daily off the boats. Nelson’s climate makes it an ideal location for vineyards, orchards and olive plantations. This creates an abundance of good, fresh food, as well as a thriving local industry in gourmet products, taking advantage of the produce grown in this fruit bowl of New Zealand.
The region is now known for its olive oil, wines, chocolate, fruit liqueurs, chutneys and preserves, as well as fresh berries, citrus and pip fruit, while in season.
Food and drinks will be provided throughout the day on all tours, sampling the best of the Nelson / Marlborough region and season. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
Group Size Each tour is restricted to just seven people.
Because each group is small, I can give you a lasting experience that is unique to you. We will be able to access more remote parts of the Nelson region, so you can escape from the crowds and as there will only be a few of us, you will gain an understanding of the remoteness and wild beauty of the places we visit.
Safety Your safety on a Wine Art and Wilderness day trip is fully assured – everything about your day has been designed to guarantee you peace of mind.
Our tour vehicle is a Mercedes-Benz Viano, which I bought as it is one of the safest cars of its class on the road. It is equipped with an extensive range of safety features, the most reassuring of which is its safety body and high-strength passenger cell.
Once out of the vehicle, you can still be assured of your safety. I am fully qualified in Outdoor First Aid and have undertaken courses in Avalanche Awareness. I am fully licensed to carry passengers and to operate within New Zealand's National Parks.
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Your guide Noel Kennedy
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