Golden Bay and Abel Tasman 2 Day Tour - RentAClassic Sports Car Tours

Golden Bay & Abel Tasman 2 Day 'Swap & Go' Tour

Escape to a Golden Time

Golden Bay is the northernmost point of the Abel Tasman National Park, with unspoilt beaches, intriguing detours and a wonderful relaxed ambiance. And to get there, we traverse Takaka Hill, rated one of the Top 10 driving roads in New Zealand for its engaging twisties and stunning views.

Coastline and curves, valleys and vineyards, wharfs and waterfalls, and you’ve got a whole 2 days to enjoy it swapping between driving some of the most charismatic cars ever made.

Golden Bay & Abel Tasman - Start & finish in NELSON

270 km, approx 5 hours driving, 2 days duration

2 Day Tour: Nelson > Mapua > Motueka > Takaka > Wainui Falls/Te Waikoropupu Springs > Collingwood > Takaka > Kaiteriteri > Mapua > Nelson

Any weekend, November to April

or choose dates to suit you!

Highlights

Superb mix of safe, amazing driving roads
Glorious scenery, coastal & hills
- Drive the longest hill in New Zealand, rated a Top 10 drive
- Drive through dappled woodland, lush valleys
- Walks along peaceful beaches & visit a lovely waterfall
- See Te Waikoropupu Springs, some of the clearest water in the Southern Hemisphere
Breaks in characterful quality cafes
At least half a day free time in Golden Bay
Fish n chips on the wharf on return
Share the experience with friends old….& new!

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With a superb & rarified choice of travelling in style...

Depart Day 1 Nelson 9:30am, return by 7pm Day 2

$1345 per driver, $575 per passenger

Includes
- Equal time in different sports cars (dependent on numbers)
- 1 Night four star or equivalent Accommodation
- 1 x Dinner and Breakfast
- 1 x Fish n Chips Tea!
- Fuel
- Route Maps
- Accompanying Tour Concierge
- Travel in convoy for your peace of mind
- Comprehensive insurance with $1000 excess
- Roadside Assistance Package
- Car familiarisation & documentation
- Prefer your own car? Enquire for pricing.
Excludes
- Lunches and drinks

Swap between these Cars!

5+ hours drive in at least 3 of these!

Premium luxury Europeans with an excellent reputation for serious driving enjoyment. Classic & modern, autos & manuals, each drivers 1st choice car makes the trip (subject to availability).

2007 BMW Z4 Roadster (auto)

2007 BMW 6 Series Convertible (auto)

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider S4 (manual)

Alfa Spider S2 Rent a classic alfa spider couple overlooking nelson vineyard

1975 Alfa Romeo Spider S2 (manual)

1972 MG BGT (manual)

Destinations en route....

A bevy of sports cars await at Ruby Bay, Mapua

Great roads through Upper Moutere

Picturesque vineyards at Upper Moutere

Self Drive New Zealand Kaiteriteri Beach

Enjoy the curves at Kaiteriteri!

The northern most point of Abel Tasman National Park

Pohara Beach at Golden Bay

The wondrous Wainui Falls, an easy 30 minute walk from the car park

Horse Riding at Golden Bay

Te Waikoropupu Springs

Relax at Ruby Bay

Finish your tour with the famous fish n chips at Mapua Wharf

The start of the walk to Wainui Falls

Wharaiki Beach

Gentle rolling hills of Golden Bay

Enjoy tranquil seaside Nelson with its great beaches and eateries

Discretely escorted - it's all about you...

By your side if you need us.

We accompany you the whole route and ask that you travel in convoy. We’ll make quite a sight! Route maps are provided with clear instructions on where the swap over breaks will be…but we normally pair those at a characterful cafe or scenic stopover for maximum enjoyment!

Ready to tour?

All cars come with unlimited km, comprehensive insurance & roadside assistance. We also provide a personalised familarisation session and documentation for your car.

The car you see here is the car you’ll get. A 20% deposit using secure payment facilities reserves your place, so why not….