Food, Wine and Beer Tours
Day Tours
Small Group Tours
Transfers and Shuttles
What are the highlights of the Nelson Hop On Hop Off Tour?
- Choose from more than 20 wineries, breweries, food stops and attractions
- Plan around four or five stops using the current route map and timetable.
- Enjoy wine country and coastal villages without driving yourself.
- Mix tastings with lunch, local produce or time at Māpua Wharf.
- Access participating venue offers and store purchased wine onboard.
What is included in the tour?
- Hop on hop off bus transport
- Nelson Tasman route map and timetable
- Local route information
- Access to participating venue offers
- Storage onboard for wine purchased during the day
Not included:
- Wine tastings
- Beer tastings
- Lunch or other meals
- Winery or brewery tours
- Attraction entry fees
- Personal purchases
Tastings, food and optional experiences are paid directly to each venue.
This is a self-guided experience, not a hosted wine tour. You choose where to get off and use the timetable to manage your own day.
The Nelson route covers a relatively large area, so it is best to plan 4–5 priority stops rather than trying to visit everything.
It is also broader than a traditional wine tour. Depending on your interests, you can include breweries, cafés, local food producers, Mapua Wharf or attractions alongside cellar doors.
Guests must be 18 or over to consume alcohol and should carry suitable photo identification.
Children can travel on a child ticket, but the bus cannot accommodate prams, wheelchairs or luggage.
- Plan your route before travelling: Nelson covers a large area, and the current timetable has one main return service, so choosing your priority stops in advance makes the day much easier.
- Pre-book lunch and selected tastings: Reservations are recommended for popular venues, particularly at weekends or when travelling with a larger group.
- Minimum numbers apply: The operator currently requires at least 6 full-paying passengers for the Nelson service to operate.
- No alcohol onboard: Alcohol purchased during the day must remain unopened while you are travelling.
- Cleaning Fee: A non-negotiable $250 fee applies if a passenger soils the bus.
- Purchased wine can be stored: The bus can hold bottles bought along the route so you do not need to carry them between stops.
- Allow for timetable changes: Traffic and passenger timing can affect the bus schedule, so avoid tightly timed bookings between venues.
- Venue costs are extra: Tastings, meals, tours and attraction charges are additional to the bus fare.
- Large groups should enquire first: Contact us before booking a larger party so transport and venue arrangements can be coordinated.
- Booking Locations: Bookings can be made online or at local visitor centres.
- Adult rate: 14 years +
- Child rate: 0-13 years
- Drinking age: 18 years + (Drink only if you're of legal age. Bring ID to prove it if asked)
- More than 14 days before departure: Full refund**.
- Within 14 days: No refund
Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.
