Girls Weekend

Shake off the winter layers, rally the girls and get ready to take on Nelson spring Thelma and Louise* style!
Wine tasting, markets, boutiques and galleries, not to mention day spas, beaches, restaurants and bars.
What more does a girl need this spring?
*Brad Pitt not included

The Interislander

Wine and Wilderness

Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco

Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith Studio

Nelson Arts Festival

Neudorf Vineyards

WOW and Classic Cars Museum

Enriching Wellness Day Spa

Morrison St Cafe

  1. Day 1 Friday

    Getting There

    Pack the glad rags, a wicked sense of fun and a stack of the girls favourite glossy mags and take to the high seas with the Interislander.

    OR

    Fly Air New Zealand.

    Direct flights from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch up to five times a day
    Afternoon

    On arriving in the South Island your charming host from Wine Art & Wilderness (operated by New Zealand Nature Tours) will meet you and whisk you off on a guided Wine Exposed tour.

    Wine Exposed offers an authentic interactive experience, visiting a carefully chosen selection of boutique wineries and vineyards from Marlborough to Nelson. Discover the passion and secrets behind some of these world-famous wines. Taste amongst the vines, wander amongst historic winery sights, try your hand at wine and food matching and meet the winemakers.

    On arrival in Nelson check into cottage style accommodation at the four star plus Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco.

    Within its picturesque village setting overlooking Monaco inlet, Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco boasts an award winning restaurant, a pool, gym, hairdresser, spa and jeweller - everything a girl needs right on the back door step.

  2. Day 2 Saturday

    Morning

    Ease into a morning of retail therapy with coffee and fresh pastries at the famous Nelson Saturday Market. Soak up the atmosphere while you browse the lanes.

    Nelson is renowned for its small city charm and big city style. Don’t miss the opportunity to bag a bargain or find something truly special in one of the many boutiques, shops, or galleries located in Nelson city.

    Make sure you pay a visit to the world famous Jens Hansen Gold & Silversmith studio. There are many stunning pieces of contemporary jewellery to try on, or you can ask their skilled goldsmiths to make something just for you - because you deserve it.
    Afternoon

    Pack a picnic rug and a selection of fresh market goodies for an afternoon in the stunning vineyard setting of Neudorf Vineyard.

    The Nelson Arts Festival is just part of an exciting calendar of spring events in Nelson. Billy Earl and Betty Grey invite you to join them in the Neudorf Vineyard for Rosy Tin Teacaddy.

  3. Day 3 Sunday

    Morning

    Steal the opportunity to get up close to incredible garments and some of the worlds most graceful modes of transport at the WOW® and Classic Cars Museum.

    Nelson is the birthplace of WearableArt™ and spirit of the concept is still alive and well in Nelson, especially noticeable at this time of year, the nation is abuzz with talk of WearableArt™. Visit the Museum and loose yourself in the detail and stories behind each of the garments. If that is not enough on its own, the Museum is also home to world class display of some of the most sought after models in Classic motoring.
    Afternoon

    Treat yourselves to a girly afternoon of pampering with Enriching Wellness Day Spa

    Enjoy a long soak in Enriching’s private, chemical free garden spa pool to relax and unwind together, before enjoying a bit of good old fashioned pampering.
    Evening

    Feeling like back to back indulgence? We dare you to call into Zatori Cafe de Chocolat, Trafalgar St, Nelson’s home of decadence.

  4. Day 4 Monday

    Morning

    Relax into a late brunch to debrief the weekends’ action at one of the local’s favourite cafes Morrison Street Café.

    Morrison Street Cafe represents all the good things about Nelson - the art, the wine and is a city favourite. Set in a historic Victorian building on Hardy Street in the central city, their menu changes seasonally and they are renowned for their fine coffee.

Prize Includes

  • Interislander return Cook Strait ferry travel for 4 people and 1 car, or return domestic flights with Air New Zealand.
  • Wine, Art & Wilderness’s Wine Exposed tour (operated by New Zealand Nature Tours) for 4 pax (ex Picton if travelling by Interislander ferry)
  • 3 nights twin share accommodation with Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco
  • 4 x tickets to Nelson Arts Festival Rosy Tin Teacaddy, Sat 24 October, Neudorf Vineyard (tickets non-transferable)
  • $500 worth of Nelson City gift vouchers.
  • A magnum of Neudorf Moutere Pinot Noir courtesy of Neudorf Vineyard
  • 4 adult passes to the WOW® and Classic Cars Museum
  • Enriching Wellness Day Spa spa and 30 minute massage, facial, manicure or pedicure for four
  • Morrison Street Café breakfast for 4, to the value of $120
  • A copy of Nelson Art Guide
Nelson Tasman Tourism