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Bay Tours Nelson

31A Stansell Avenue, New Zealand
+ 64 (0)3 548 6486
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Ranked #3 of 11 tours in Nelson
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: Experience all the flavours of Nelson (wine, art and scenic tours) with the regions oldest and most experienced operator
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honolulu
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We started out late as we were driving in from Picton and were doing the 1/2 day wine tour. I think kyle was concerned we wouldn't get everything in as we started around 2. The first stop included a chance to get lunch at Sigfried's (one of the largest wineries in the area). Everything was a bit rushed and i... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We did the half day wine and art tour which took in some great local arts and crafts galleries and wineries. Our guide, Roy was very knowledgeable and very passionate about the Nelson region, its wineries and local artists. They've been running these tours for quite a few years and they have a great relationship with the artists and winemakers... More

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Perth, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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I went on this tour because the Abel Tasman track was closed, and I couldn't walk the distance due to slippage. The tour was taken by Sean and he certainly knew a lot about wine making, beers and the local district. He had to combine his tour with art and food in the district due to another driver not being... More

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Gold Coast
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

We had Warren as our guide. He was full of information on the local wines. We really enjoyed the cruise through the beautiful country side. Highly recommended. More

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Dorita42, Manager at Bay Tours Nelson, responded to this review
18 January 2012

Thanks for the great review Warren More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

My wife and I were on our honeymoon and booked this trip as one of our stops. We couldn't have had a better time! We did the full day tour with one other couple and had a wonderful lunch at Seifried and platter at Woollaston. The wine was superb and each tasting felt very personal. Kyle, Our guide, was very... More

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Dorita42, Manager at Bay Tours Nelson, responded to this review
18 January 2012

We are happy that you enjoyed your tour so much - and mentioned that Kyle, your guide, was very knowledgeable, not only about each individual winery but about winemaking and the growing process. that you learned so much! and you highly recommend Nelson region wines based on what you learned and tasted on the tour "Best Wine Tour we've ever... More

Auckland, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

This has got to rate as one of the worst wine tours we've ever done. Roy, our guide, was more a driver than a guide, he gave us virtually no information on any of the wines. There was no vineyard tour and no explanation of the wine making process. Siegfrieds was the only winery where the staff actually seemed to... More

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Dorita42, Owner at Bay Tours Nelson, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Unfortunately the above clients conducted their own private conversation and didn’t listen to the knowledge that was imparted on the day. – this is the only negative comment we have received since beginning our operation in 1992. This type of comment does not reflect the opinion of all our other clients, as can be read by the other reviews and... More

Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

Warren was our host for the gourmet full day wine tour and he went out of his way to personalize the day for us. His knowledge of the wines and the wine makers was notable and added to the experience. Highly recommended. Jim and Jenny More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
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people found this review helpful

My wife and I went on a tour of the Marlborough Vineyards followed by a cruise on the Marlborough Sounds and a visit to a greenshell Mussel Farm. We visited Cloudy Bay and the Forest Estate for wine tastings and an opportunity to observe and learn the intricate methods of growing and pruning vines to produce quality wines. This was... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We had a group of 8 reasonably well-seasoned wine-imbibers visiting from Wellington. We were collected promptly on our due date by Kyle (son of Roy and Dorita) who very flexibly adapted his timetable to accommodate our need for an early coffee. Kyle was well-versed in all the wineries we visited, and both days were an absolute treat - we thoroughly... More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

Did a last minute tour due to awful weather cancelling kayak tour. Bay Tours pick you up from the door. Our guide, Kyle, managed the right combination of friendly & informative. Some good vineyards visited - although those of you not liking white might end up slightly less tipsy :) Also visited a micro brewery to round up with some... More

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