Bay Tours - Nelson

Superb Wine Tours

Nelson's happy blend of climate and landscape has produced ideal grape-growing conditions for elegant whites and warm reds. With over 2500 sunshine hours a year, Nelson quietly basks in glory.

Most popular is the Half Day Explore the Plains Tour - Taste wine from four vineyards on the Waimea Plains. There is a superb lunch stop on every tour. Stafford Lane (Oct to April) where you will sample their range of wines with a central platter of bread for dipping into locally grown and produced olive oil, olives, dukkahs and chutneys. And between April to Oct with a central cheese platter at the first stop. If beer is your passion, you can visit a brewery on request when booking. Bay Tours will give you an informative but fun afternoon.

Art Tours

Delight all your senses as you experience the best of Nelson's arts community.

Immerse yourself in the world-class creative centre that is Nelson. Visit top studio potters and the famed Bead Gallery, touch luxurious soft knits, visit a glass gallery, and choose irresistible gifts. Bay Tours will take you to view original and ingenious art works that will stimulate your imagination and offer the chance to enrich your collection.

Can't decide between the wineries and studios? Try a Full Day Combined Tour

Personal Experience

" Lesley & Alison from Kingsland Court Motel went on a Bay Tours - Wine & Art Tour including a Brewery, both thouroughly enjoyed the experience the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, a great day was had and they came away recommending the tour to all there guests. What we really enjoyed was it was not just a wine tour it included popping into art studios and seeing the craft being done on site."

Scenic Tours

Bay Tours will treat you to a carefully planned tour of relaxed exploring. Come and see why Nelson delights locals and visitors alike. Surrounded by bush-covered mountains, the glaciated valleys of Nelson are home to thriving communities and unspoiled nature.
Take the time to explore enchanting townships, roadside stalls, bustling markets and festivals. Or take in the invigorating fresh air, caves, bush and wildlife of three national parks all within a short drive from Nelson city. They have an extensive range of scenic tours available on request.

Choose from one of the above tours or check out their website for more tours and information.