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Founded in 2005 by Noel Kennedy, Wine, Art & Wilderness was created from a passion for the extraordinary landscapes, creative spirit, and the rich culture of Nelson and the top of New Zealand’s South Island.
Since 2018, the business has been proudly owned and operated by Zane and Elissa Kennedy, continuing the family’s commitment to exceptional, personalised travel experiences.
As Qualmark Enviro-Gold and Carbon Positive certified operators, we are dedicated to showcasing the region’s three national parks, acclaimed wine scene, vibrant arts community, and remarkable wilderness, while helping protect these special places for future generations.
Our blueprint is simple: a devotion to craft and comfort, to landscapes that stir the soul, and to the quiet luxury discovered where fine wine, art, and wilderness meet.
Every journey is shaped with intention and designed to move slowly, meaningfully, and with care.
We guide explorations into the wild beauty of the Nelson and Tasman regions. Whether your interests lie in fine wine, refined art or untouched wilderness, we create seamless experiences.
Travel in style and comfort with our custom Mercedes-Benz fleet, designed to bring you closer to nature while maintaining refined elegance at every turn.
Whether you’re with friends, family or travelling solo, we craft boutique, fully catered experiences that move at your pace, not to a one-size-fits-all schedule.
These journeys are designed not just to show the region — but to honour it: incorporating the landscapes, people and heritage in a way that leaves a positive mark and makes memories that linger.
We are proud supporters of two of the region's most important conservation initiatives:
New Zealand's largest fenced predator-free sanctuary in the South Island, protecting and restoring native ecosystems while enabling the reintroduction of endangered species including kiwi, kākā, tuatara and kākāriki.
A community-led conservation project working to restore native birdlife and biodiversity throughout the Abel Tasman region. Through predator control, habitat restoration and community engagement, the Trust is helping ensure the sounds of native birds continue to echo through the forests and coastlines we share with our guests.
A portion of our business supports conservation initiatives throughout the region, helping to safeguard the landscapes and wildlife that inspire our experiences.
Sustainability is a shared responsibility. We encourage every member of our team to contribute ideas that improve our environmental and social performance. Through education, innovation and continuous improvement, we aim to create a culture where responsible tourism is simply the way we do business.
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We proudly embrace the principles of the Tiaki Promise.
Tiaki means to care for people, place and culture.
As hosts, we encourage our guests to travel thoughtfully, tread lightly, and leave the places they visit better than they found them. Together, we can ensure New Zealand's extraordinary natural and cultural heritage continues to thrive for generations to come.
