Nelson
Artisan wines in New Zealand's sunniest region
A sun-soaked artisan wine region at the top of the South Island. Nelson's diverse terroir — from coastal clay to inland gravel — produces outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and aromatic varieties. A creative, independent spirit runs through its 29 wineries.
Personalise Your Perfect Wine Day
Free to build with a free account. Pay only when you take it on the road.
What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Nelson City Centre
Pick a style above — your tour builds in seconds, free
What's Included
Traveler Reviews
From Wine Trails users
Based on 2 reviews
Nelson's wine scene is SO underrated. This tour showed us producers we'd never heard of and every single one was incredible. More people need to know about this region.
Nice way to discover Nelson wines. The stories about the winemakers and their journeys added something special to each visit.
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How It Works
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Tell us your preferences and we'll craft your perfect wine day itinerary
Unlock
Unlock the region with a one-time pass — every tour and full audio narration, yours forever
Explore
Download to the app and enjoy GPS-guided audio narration on the road
Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Seifried Estate
Te Mania Wines
Kahurangi Estate
Brightwater Vineyards
Richmond Plains
Wine tastings & tours in Nelson
Bookable cellar-door experiences — reserve one, then let your audio tour route the day around it
Nelson wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Nelson?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Nelson wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Nelson wine trail?
The Nelson trail covers 16+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Nelson?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Nelson directly through the app as well.
How much does the Nelson self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Nelson is a one-time $19.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Nelson wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Nelson City Centre, Richmond, Upper Moutere, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.
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