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<ul>
	<li>Cancellation received more than 48 days prior to departure are fully refunded</li>
	<li>Cancellation received less than 48 days prior to departure will be charged full price</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Wine and beer tasting fees at individual venues</li>
	<li>Meals and personal expenses</li>
</ul>

Anyone under the age of 18 is welcome, however &ndash; to consume alcohol you MUST be over the legal drinking age. You may be asked to produce a Government issued ID to prove your age. A child&rsquo;s tickets can be purchased for those under 13 years.

The bus follows a set route with multiple stops. You can disembark at any stop, spend as much time as you like, and then board a later bus to continue your tour.

No, tasting fees at wineries and breweries are not included and are payable directly at each venue.

Come and experience the stunning region of Nelson!

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<h3>Where we visit&nbsp;</h3>

Have a close look at all the stops below as a lot of them require bookings in advance. We have attached all their contact details for you. We always recommend pre booking lunch. We would also recommend pre booking some tastings on the weekend.

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1. River Kitchen Cafe&nbsp;

Open Tuesday &ndash; Sunday till 4pm. Bookings not required.&nbsp;River Kitchen is situated on the banks of the Maitai River, in the heart of the city centre of Nelson. You can sit back and relax, away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy our terrace in the sun, or find a cosy chair inside. We specialise in delicious, seasonally inspired food, craft beers, wines from around New Zealand, and locally roasted coffee. We offer a full &agrave; la carte menu, serving breakfast and lunch all year round.

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2. The Prince Albert Nelson

Open daily till 8pm. Bookings not required.&nbsp;The Prince Albert&rsquo;s Bar is situated on the ground floor of the backpackers. The Bar serves delicious food and is open to the public, as well as being available for our overnight guests. Enjoy at the start or end of our tour!&nbsp;

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3. Catch 22 Cafe &amp; Bar Tahunanui

Open daily until 6pm (or later). Bookings not required.&nbsp;

From near Dawn to past Dusk, Catch 22 serve coffees through to cocktails, &nbsp;cold beers &amp; vinos with a delicious menu to enjoy with smiles &amp; awesome tunes! &nbsp; Come &amp; relax on &nbsp;your own or a sort a gathering with your fave people&hellip; they&rsquo;ve got you covered!

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4. Nelson Classic Car Museum

Open daily 10am &ndash; 4pm. Bookings not required.&nbsp;Nelson Classic Car Museum (NCCM) is the best place to see more than 150 cars in immaculate condition. The museum is the place to marvel and admire an incredible collection of iconic cars. Relive your own memories of your grandad&rsquo;s car, your first car and your dream car!&nbsp;HoHo Special: 2 for 1 adult entry ($19 for two adults)

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6. Pics Peanut Butter World

Open Monday &ndash; Friday 830am &ndash; 430pm. Bookings essential for the free tour.&nbsp;The home of all things Pic&rsquo;s Peanut Butter! Peanut Butter World isn&rsquo;t just where they make really good award-winning products, but a specially designed space that allows them to host tens of thousands of Peanut Butter lovers every year.&nbsp;

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7. McCashins Brewery

Brewery Tours:&nbsp;Tuesday &ndash; Friday between 11am &ndash; 2pm : Bookings essential for tours. Closed toe shoes required. Perched at the top of the South Island in New Zealand&rsquo;s sunniest spot, McCashins utilise the stunning natural resources at their disposal. The brewers are innovative in their approach, always evolving and pushing the boundaries to create unique beers, mouthwatering ciders, and a distinctive range of non-alcoholic beverages.&nbsp;

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8. Richmond Aquatic Centre

A local hub with a fitness centre, group fitness classes, variety of pools and kids programmes for every occasion. Richmond Aquatic Centre is a great place for the whole family to get fit and improve your health and well being.

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9. Eddyline Brewery

PLEASE BOOK at lease a day in advance if wanting to go here before 12pm.&nbsp;Eddyline is about being a comfortable place to stop, relax, and catch up. Eddyline comes from the line separating the fast flowing current in a river from the eddy where the water slows allowing kayakers to stop, rest, catch up, and celebrate their victories. A family-friendly, unpretentious and casual brewpub serving wood-fired pizzas and the best craft beers brewed on site. Be sure to try a sample tray.&nbsp;

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10. The Grape Escape

Open everyday from 10am &ndash; 4pm. Bookings required.&nbsp;Nestled in a beautiful country garden, The Grape Escape Cafe is the perfect place to relax and enjoy great food and superb coffee. Whether you would like brunch, lunch or afternoon tea, enjoy the ambience of our cosy cafe. Relax on the deck, outdoors under a sun umbrella, or in the shade of a tree enjoying the garden.&nbsp;

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11. The Junction

Open 7 days from 9am &ndash; closing times vary.&nbsp;The friendly staff at The Junction will help you choose the perfect cheese and cut it fresh from the wheel. You can also fill your own Milk, Olive Oil, Smoked Olives, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Chillies as well as Honey so you can get exactly the quantity you need for your trip. Snacks and meals which are easy to transport and perfect for tramping are also available.&nbsp;HoHo Special: 10% discount on all Little River Estate and Thorvald cheeses&nbsp;

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12. Te Mania Wines/Richmond Plains

Open daily 10:30am &ndash; 4:30pm.&nbsp;Te Mānia (the Maori name for &ldquo;The Plains&rdquo;) is a family-owned Nelson winery, located near the beautiful coastline of Tasman Bay. The vineyards flourish on the ancient alluvial terraces through which rivers flow from the mountains to the sea. The stony soils, combined with Nelson&rsquo;s cool maritime climate and high sunshine hours, produce grapes and wines of the finest quality. Be sure to check out the world largest grapevine rugby ball!&nbsp;

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13. Eyebright Country Store

Opening hours 7 days 9:30am &ndash; 4:30pm.&nbsp;Eyebright has been producing everlasting flowers for thirty five years. The much loved Eyebright Country Store is set in a beautiful garden close to Richmond, Nelson. Find New Zealand&rsquo;s biggest range of dried flowers here! All visitors receive a tasting of Lemon Honey and Ginger or alcohol-free mulled wine!

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14. Seifried Estate/Harvest Kitchens

Enjoy a tasting of some of the finest wines at Seifried and see why Nelson is such a special place to grow and make wine. With a selection of both current and cellar release wines available, and some of the most interesting wines open for tasting, it&rsquo;s a wonderful place to challenge your senses and try something new. Knowledgeable and friendly cellar door staff can take you through a line-up of wines and answer any questions regarding the viticulture and winemaking techniques used.&nbsp;

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15. Heaphy Wines &amp; North Eatery Cafe

A small cafe, located in Heaphy Vineyard in the beautiful Tasman region. North Eatery serves sourdough style pizzas, vegetables and plates using sustainable and organic produce sourced from small local farms. &nbsp;Their goal is to bring the best food and wine, in a comfortable setting.&nbsp;HoHo Special: Complimentary snack from the lunch menu if you dine in

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16. Moutere Hills Restaurant and Cellar Door

Closed in July.&nbsp;Bookings advised.&nbsp;Moutere Hills Vineyard is located in the picturesque Sunrise Valley, offering a fabulous dining experience where you can enjoy &nbsp;overlooking the vines and neighbouring hops. The tasting room is run in conjunction with the restaurant and offers a large selection of estate grown wines to match the exquisite dishes prepared by the Moutere Hills chefs. &nbsp;

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17. Moutere Inn

Open daily from 10am &ndash; late. Bookings not required. New Zealand&rsquo;s Oldest Pub, in its original building, established in 1850. Since 2008, the Inn has been a craft beer freehouse with 13 rotating taps. All wines are sourced within 10km of the Inn and quality pub meals are made from scratch in the Moutere Kitchen.&nbsp;

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18. Gravity Winery

Open 10am &ndash; 4pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday during Winter. Bookings required.&nbsp;Gravity Winery Cellar Door offers visitors a wine journey through New Zealand&rsquo;s top wine growing regions, right here in sunny Tasman. We offer a selection of tasting options so there is something for everyone. Also offering a selection of tasty platters with delicious local produce for you to enjoy with a glass of wine, while taking in the stunning vista around you. Make sure you stop in at the local community Gallery run by local artists.&nbsp;HoHo Special: Tasting fee is waived on bottle purchase.

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19. Sprig &amp; Fern Brewing Co.

Open Monday &ndash; Friday 8am &ndash; 4pm. No bookings required.&nbsp;Our Tavern&rsquo;s proudly serve the entire range of Sprig + Fern Brewing Co&rsquo;s multiple award-winning craft beers and ciders in proper imperial pints, but that&rsquo;s not the only thing that makes our Taverns a bit different.&nbsp;

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20. Rimu Winebar

Open daily from 12 noon until late. They do not take bookings.&nbsp;Rimu Wine Bar is the ultimate destination for wine lovers in the Nelson region with an ever changing range of over 50 different wines available for tasting or by the glass from all around Nelson, New Zealand and the world. They also offer craft beers, premium single malt scotch whiskey, ports and spirits for those looking to explore something new as well as pizzas and platters available. There&rsquo;s a cozy fire to curl up next to in the winter and a lovely outdoor area where you can bask in the sun.

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21. Golden Bear Brewing Company

Open Fridays from 3pm and weekends from 12 noon. Winter Closed over July &ndash; August.&nbsp;A great place to chill out with friends, savour craft beers, listen to live music and enjoy Mexican-inspired dishes.&nbsp;

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22. Mapua Wharf (&amp; Richmond Bus Stop)

The premier destination for shopping, eating and other activities on beautiful Mapua Wharf.

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23. Catch 22 Cafe &amp; Bar Tahunanui

Open daily until 6pm (or later). Bookings not required.&nbsp;From near Dawn to past Dusk, Catch 22 serve coffees through to cocktails, &nbsp;cold beers &amp; vinos with a delicious menu to enjoy with smiles &amp; awesome tunes! &nbsp; Come &amp; relax on &nbsp;your own or a sort a gathering with your fave people&hellip; they&rsquo;ve got you covered!

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24. The Prince Albert Nelson

Open daily till 8pm. Bookings not required.&nbsp;The Prince Albert&rsquo;s Bar is situated on the ground floor of the backpackers. The Bar serves delicious food and is open to the public, as well as being available for our overnight guests. Enjoy at the start or end of our tour!&nbsp;

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Be sure to show your Hop on Hop off wristband at selected stops to claim our great special offers!

Note: the details listed above are to be used as a guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Any pricing is indicative only.

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Pick-up is River Kitchen and Millers Acre Car Park Bus Stop only.

Duration

Start & End Location

Meals

Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Ltd

Nelson Classic Cars

River Kitchen/Millers Acre Car Park Bus Stop

<ul>
	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>Explore 25 amazing stops throughout Nelson, Brightwater, Moutere &amp; Mapua</li>
	<li>Visit some of the best wineries and breweries in the region</li>
	<li>Have the freedom to Hop on and Hop off at multiple destinations and stay as long as you like</li>
	<li>Some great special offers &amp; discounts just for our clients</li>
	<li>Knowledgeable local guides, free map, bus timetable and a stress free experience</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>The tour operator reserve the right to alter tours and itineraries due seasons or demand. Updates or changes of the services can be made. No responsibility is accepted for losses, expenses due to delays, changes of flights, or other services or because of strikes, accidents, sickness, damage, negligence, weather, war, changes in schedules, or other similar causes.</li>
	<li>All tours have a minimum number of 6 guests for the tours to run. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour if this number is not met. A refund or alternative date for the tour will be offered to all guests.</li>
	<li>Maximum&nbsp;of 8 customers at a time</li>
	<li>The operator&nbsp;follows a strict duty of care protocols that may result in a person&rsquo;s tour being stopped and removal of the offending passenger in the event of intoxication or disrespectful behaviour.</li>
	<li>Drinking alchohol on board is prohibited</li>
	<li>In the event a passenger soils the bus, they will be charged $200 a&nbsp;cleaning fee (not negotiable)</li>
	<li>You need to include food and water in your planning</li>
	<li>Please be at your stop 5 minutes before departure time; the operator is not responsible for any delays due to traffic or if you are late</li>
	<li>We recommend no more than 3-4 couples get off at winery. Small numbers result in a more enjoyable experience. Go back on the next run if you wish</li>
	<li>Some Wineries have a tasting charge, some waive it when you make a purchase</li>
</ul>

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