Route 13) The South Island Grand Tour
This is the big one, or rather the Grand one, the Grand Tour of the South Island. 3,500km of wonderful…
This 325km loop encompasses some lovely delights local to Nelson and Marlborough wine regions.
The engaging switchback hill climb up the Whangamoa Saddle, the superb vineyards of Blenheim, the twisting wonderful views of the Marlborough Sounds, the long straight blast to woodland or Alpine walks around the tranquil Nelson Lakes at St Arnaud...and when you want a break from driving there's even the opportunity for a Steam Train ride from Picton.
The Top of the South Nelson to Blenheim Loop
Delights that await you...
Click through the gallery below to see just some of the delights that await you en route, some of which were taken on my own adventures, (you can probably spot those ones....)
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The Best Driving Music
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Nelson Tasman Weather Webcams
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Chauffeur / Private Driver Tours
We do the driving in any of our cars, you soak in the scenery & sunshine... ...even from a convertible, as our private driver services…
Escorted Driving Tours
Drive up to 5 different sports cars and convertibles, and be looked after all the way. For those who want to be taken to the…
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