Why book Wine Art and Wilderness

Unparalleled access

We have the most extensive Department of Conservation concessions in New Zealand to operate in National Parks and Reserves.

If it is the top Nelson wineries you wish to experience Wine Art and Wilderness has single and unique access to the very best. Our wine tours are also offered in Marlborough.

We have developed personal relationships with Nelsons best international rated artists.

Our passion is finding the best artisan food producers.

Quality experiences

Wine Art and Wilderness has achieved and maintained the highest Qualmark endorsements for our Tours.

We are Nelson’s premier ground-based tour provider and work closely with luxury accommodation, helicopter and boat operators.

Our guides are mature and professional with a ‘can do’ attitude.

All luxury tours are fully catered with all-inclusive pricing.

5 star reviews

Wine Art and Wilderness have a full house of 5 Star TripAdvisor reviews.

See below for visitor comments…..

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Testimonials

We pride ourselves of providing exceptional service and experienced, knowledgeable guides. We judge our achievements from our client feedback. The following testimonials are from our visitor book.

Noel is the best there is!

Susan & Elliot Markowitz

This was the most perfect day! Your expertise is fabulous as was your company. I can’t thank you enough.

Debbie Diener, Arlington, VA

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for Nelson.

Anne & Dick Fink, USA

Awesome tour and a very knowledgeable guide. An excellent intro to New Zealand.

Meenakshi, Kashmir, India

Thank you for the beautiful tour, the history and making another wonderful NZ memory.

Tom & Colleen Walder - Evanston, Il

Thanks for the two day trips. Very well organized, beautiful sights, mountains of information, good lunch options. I was impressed with by Wharariki Beach and Abel Tasman coastal track views in my two different days.

Stefano Casini - Milan

A truly great day! Thanks a lot!

Therese & Richard Malberg, Sweden

Such a fantastic way to start our NZ trip, we loved it!!

Scott & Angela Hughes - Madison Wi

AMAZING DAY!!! Thank you. We will never look at a tree the same again.

Erin & Dan Garfin, USA

Thanks for stepping in to help us. We had a wonderful day and will also be recommending you.

Alano & Conor, Ireland

This was an amazing tour. Great food & wine & knowledgeable host. Thank you.

Laura & Yvonne Eaton, Bristol/Bath UK

An Amazing day! A rainy day turned into a bright fun day of wine tasting and touring. Informative and fun. Thank you.

The Kings (family) Singapore and New York

Thanks for a wonderful time and lots of extras!

Chrissie & Jim, Ithaca, NY, USA

I really like to travel with Noel, he has a great knowledge of trees, plants, rocks and nature in general and is able to communicate it. THANKS!

Wolfgang Wessel - Germany

Fantastic tour, wonderful wine, lunch and guide.

Jade Dellios & Berin Smithson, Melbourne, Australia

Thank you for two great days of adventure, wine and art. Fabulous choices in where to take us. Great salmon & lunches!! Great conversations & knowledge about area and wine.

Sharon Parker & Dick McGonigal, Connecticut

Truly appreciated the personal touch and great regional knowledge. Brillant!!

Wayne Stening, Alphatetta, GA

Thanks for making this a memorable and hilarious day.

Megan Koren - CA

We have been on a number of wine tours in some pretty good places but this has been the best –BY FAR! Noelhas been a brilliant host. Thankyou.

Jill & Tony Innes Norwich, UK

You are a wealth of info and a joy to be around. Thank you for the great food, Abel Tasman trek and art.

Layne & Michael Lieberman

Made our trip very special! Would not have been near as much fun without your knowledge and good humour.

Anne Leonard & John Stratton, San Francisco

Wonderful outing. Enjoyed every minute & learnt a lot.