Discover Nelson & Marlborough: Wine, Art and Wilderness Tours

Wine Art and Wilderness — Nelson, Marlborough and Abel Tasman Tours

Wine Art and Wilderness offers curated wine tours, art-focused excursions and wilderness adventures across Nelson, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Golden Bay. This operator specializes in experiences that combine vineyard tastings, gallery visits, scenic cruises, coastal walks and kayak trips.

Signature Experiences and Keywords

• Wine Exposed Nelson — vineyard tours, tastings and a vineyard lunch with family-owned wineries in the Nelson region. Ideal for guests searching for "wine tours Nelson" and "Nelson vineyard lunch".
• Wine Exposed Marlborough — tastings of iconic Sauvignon Blanc, family-run vineyards and scenic drives linking Pelorus River and Havelock. Target keywords: "Marlborough wine tours", "Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough".
• Wine and Art / Art Gallery Tour — gallery and studio visits across Nelson/Tasman including stops that connect local artists and boutique wineries. Keywords: "wine and art Nelson", "Nelson art tours", "Michael MacMillan gallery".
• Abel Tasman Water & Walk and Abel Tasman Kayak, Walk & Cruise Tour — scenic cruises, guided walks and kayaking along Abel Tasman National Park coastline. Keywords: "Abel Tasman kayak", "Abel Tasman water walk cruise", "Abel Tasman National Park tours".
• Alpine Splendour (Kahurangi) — hiking in Kahurangi National Park through beech forest to alpine slabs with panoramic views. Keywords: "Kahurangi hike", "Kahurangi National Park".
• Cruise to Golden Bay — coastal cruising and gourmet picnic stops with visits to highlights like Te Waikoropupū Springs. Keywords: "Golden Bay cruise", "Te Waikoropupū Springs tour".
• Nelson Lakes Discovery — visits to Lake Rotoiti, lakeside picnics and heritage stories connected to the region’s history. Keywords: "Nelson Lakes tour", "Lake Rotoiti".

What to Expect

• Guided tastings at family-run and boutique wineries where guests meet passionate winemakers. SEO phrases: wine tasting Nelson, boutique wineries Nelson.
• Art and culture visits to galleries and studios in the Moutere Hills and greater Nelson region that pair naturally with wine itineraries.
• Coastal and marine adventures featuring scenic boat rides, kayaking opportunities and wildlife viewing — dolphins, fur seals and shore birds are commonly noted in tour descriptions.
• Walking and hiking options from relaxed coastal strolls to moderate alpine hikes in Kahurangi and forest walks in Abel Tasman.

Practical Details and Search Terms

• Top search queries supported: Nelson wine tours, Marlborough wine tasting, Abel Tasman kayak tour, Nelson art tours, Golden Bay cruise, Kahurangi hiking.
• Activities often combine boat + walk + kayak, which ranks for multi-activity travelers looking for diverse day tours.

Why Choose These Tours

These curated itineraries connect wine, art and wild landscapes for travelers who want authentic regional experiences. The combination of vineyard lunches, gallery shop stops, guided coastal or alpine walks and scenic cruises positions these offerings for travelers searching for culturally rich and nature-based day tours in New Zealand’s northern South Island regions.

For travelers optimizing search terms, pages featuring these trips should emphasize destination names (Nelson, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, Golden Bay), activity types (wine tasting, art tour, kayak, cruise, hike) and regional highlights (Sauvignon Blanc, Pelorus River, Te Waikoropupū Springs, Lake Rotoiti).