A private day tour into Golden Bay
Explore the caves, springs, beaches, artists and small towns of Golden Bay with private transport from Motueka or Nelson.
Tours can be tailored, but a typical day may include Ngarua Caves, Waikoropupū Springs, Collingwood, Cape Farewell and a lunch stop at The Mussel Inn, Courthouse Cafe or another local favourite.
Tour guide pricing
- Tours start from $1275 for 1-8 people
- Winter warmer special may be available from $1000 for 1-8 passengers
- On-demand/custom tours: Motueka to Takaka return from $360, plus $250 including GST per hour
- Guests pay for their own lunch, entry fees, purchases and alcohol
- $250 including GST deposit is required to confirm and is non-refundable on cancellation
Example itinerary
| Time | Stop |
| 8.30am | Pick up from Nelson accommodation, or 9.30am from Motueka |
| 10.00am | Ngarua Caves, Takaka Hill |
| 11.45am | Waikoropupū Springs walkway |
| 12.15pm | Lunch at Mussel Inn Onekaka or Courthouse Cafe Collingwood |
| 1.15pm | Collingwood stop |
| 2.15pm | Cape Farewell monument |
| 3.00pm | Return toward Motueka/Nelson with a cafe stop |
Possible stops
- Ngarua Caves
- Waikoropupū Springs
- Waikoropupū Hydro Walkway
- Greenstone carvers, jewellers, artists and artisans by booking
- Anatoki Salmon
- Wharariki Beach, subject to timing and tides
- Cape Farewell
- Mad Cafe and Art Gallery
- Kiwi Spirit Distillery
- Collingwood Tavern, Wholemeal Cafe, Pohara or other lunch stops
A picnic grazing platter of deli meats, cheeses, fruit, breads and condiments may be arranged for an extra cost instead of a restaurant lunch.
No alcohol may be consumed in the van. Destination Tasman may remove any person who becomes intoxicated, unruly or rude to the driver or others on the tour.
