Nelson Hop on Hop off Wine Tours for Lease

Take over the established Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours in Nelson under a licence agreement. You will own and operate your own business with HOHO’s reputation, customer base, infrastructure, branded bus, and full support from the team.

Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours is a New Zealand leader in wine tourism, with a simple, proven system refined over a decade across all major South Island wine regions.

The licence covers the Nelson HOHO Wine Tour business. Currently seasonal, it runs weekends in winter and full-time from September to April, with potential for expansion including private tours. Ideal for a customer service and sales focused individual ready to grow the brand in Nelson.

Marketing materials, website, and tour maps are ready. Buses are branded and well maintained. The business is already successful even when run remotely, with strong growth potential for someone local.

Licence Structure
You pay only for what you use:
Fixed daily bus fee
Royalty fee
Customer-related expenses

All bookings go through the central HOHO system with seven-day support, allowing you to focus on building the business.

What is Included
Exclusive rights to Nelson territory
Full training in operations, marketing, and customer service
Award-winning brand assets, including Qualmark and TripAdvisor recognition
Proven operational frameworks and supplier relationships
Marketing materials and online presence
Booking system and customer support

Who This Suits
Ideal for someone with strong people skills who can build a local referral network and foster repeat customers.

Investment
Licence Fee: $50,000 (excluding GST) plus personal start-up costs.

Further details available upon signing an NDA.