2027 NZ Plein Air Tours with Andrew Tischler
Join Us for an Exclusive Painting Tour in New Zealand’s South Island!
By popular demand, I’m hosting three back-to-back art tours in 2027. This is your chance to paint side-by-side with me, Andrew Tischler, aka The Tisch in some of the most breathtaking and exclusive locations in New Zealand’s South Island.
Tour Start & End Dates + Pricing:
- Tour One: January 18th – 28th | Approx. USD $7,000 (NZD 11,995)
- Tour Two: February 18th– 28th | Approx. USD $7,000 (NZD 11,995)
- Tour Three: March 15th – 25th | Approx. USD $6,800 (NZD 11,695)
*All dates are listed in NZDT (GMT +13)
All tour prices are in NZD, and costs in other currencies are estimates and may incur currency conversion fees.
Get current NZD exchange rates: here
What’s Included:
- 5 nights in Queenstown at the luxurious Platinum Apartments.
- 5 nights in Wanaka at the stunning Lakeside Apartments.
- Daily painting sessions in private, serene, off-the-grid locations — places few have ever painted.
- Personal guidance from me throughout — from composition to finishing touches.
- Exclusive Welcome & Farewell dinner.
- Collection and departure drop-offs included.
- Art kits available on enquiry, cost depending on personal need.
- Each guest will have their own private bedroom and bathroom while sharing a 2 bedroom apartment with one other guest.
Why This Tour is Different:
About Me, Tisch...
About Me, Tisch...
I’ve been painting professionally for over 24 years, working full-time as an artist and teacher. My focus is on realism, capturing the natural world with depth and accuracy, but always with feeling. I’ve built my career around helping other artists take their work further, whether through online courses, workshops, or trips like this.
I’ve painted all over New Zealand, but there’s something special about these areas — and I want to share that with you.
This tour isn’t just about pretty places. It’s about learning, improving your skills, and experiencing what it’s like to paint out in the field with expert guidance and full support.
Support Crew
You already know me — I’ll be there with you throughout the tour, guiding, demonstrating, and helping you capture these landscapes on canvas.
Joining me is a dedicated, trained support crew, with local knowledge and the know-how to keep everything running smoothly. They’ll assist with logistics, help you set up, carry gear when needed, and make sure you’re comfortable and ready to paint. We’ll keep driving time short, so you can spend more time doing what you came for — painting.
Fitness and Accessibility
We’ve designed this tour for everyone. No hardcore hiking or climbing — we’ll drive to most of our spots, and the support crew will help carry your gear and get you set up. If you can walk reasonably well, you’re good to go. This is all about making sure any fitness level can take part, and focus on creating.
Extra Activities
If the weather’s on our side, here are some extra experiences you can take part in:
- Helicopter Flight – Take to the skies and get a bird’s eye view of the mountains. We can organize a chopper trip to see some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes from above — perfect for photos, inspiration, and just soaking it all in.
- Scenic Walks – For those who want to stretch their legs, there are some epic trails nearby. Join us for an optional hike, take in the views, and maybe even scout out your next painting spot.
- Photography Tours – Spend time gathering reference material that’ll last you a lifetime. We’ll explore some beautiful spots for photography, capturing light and landscape for future work.
(Please note: activities like the helicopter flight are an additional cost.)
The online academy is awesome, but nothing can top an in-person painting experience with Tisch. I gained so much confidence and further cemented my pursuit of painting. Met some wonderful new life-long friends! Tisch is an excellent teacher as you all know, and the crew were there to make sure everyone had what they needed. This tour was such a life-changing experience and highly recommend it to everyone!
Brent
The NZ Plein Air tour definitely gave me an experience I will never forget. I got incredible mini painting lessons from a phenomenal artist. Tisch is a great teacher. To top it all, I enjoyed breathtaking South Island scenery with great artist buddies from all over the world! This tour has once again become a must-do for me, and it should be for you too.
Sreenivas
Connie
I think it is very rare to find an individual who is a) an incredible artist, b) a truly gifted teacher, and c) a wonderful person who loves people and the joy of sharing his knowledge to help everyone meet their art challenges and learn how to work through them. Andrew is one of these rare individuals.
He and his crew took such amazing care of us, sharing with us beautiful scenes to paint which few others get to experience.
Thank you so much! This was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget! I can’t recommend this tour enough! If you get the opportunity, take it!
Shanna
I went into the tour with no plein air experience. The support and kindness Andrew gave me and every person on the tour helped me to build my confidence and take it at my own pace. Andrew has a wonderful coaching style and every time I felt a bit lost, Andrew would sense this and come over, sit with me and ask “What’s working, what do you love about this”.
A truly memorable experience, not only for the painting, the magnificent locations, but also the people you meet on the tour, fabulous accommodation, the fun and laughter and the inspiring conversations on the bus. Whether you’re an experienced painter or novice like me, you should do this tour.
Kerrie
We traveled around the world to reach New Zealand and take part in the Plein Air Tour with Andrew Tischler. It was a unique and extraordinary opportunity to meet a master and inspiring teacher, watch him create, learn from him, and paint outdoors in the beautiful natural environment of the South Island of New Zealand.
Andrew was with us the entire time, supporting both beginners and experienced painters, together with his dedicated, top-notch team.
An unforgettable experience and the most beautiful journey of a lifetime.
Renata and Andraž
Price
Tour 1 – Approx. USD $7,000 (NZD 11,995)
Tour 2 – Approx. USD $7,000 (NZD 11,995)
Tour 3 – Approx. USD $6,800 (NZD 11,695)
*All tour prices are in NZD, and costs in other currencies are estimates and may incur currency conversion fees.
Get current NZD exchange rates: here
If you wish to bring a partner, you may if we have space, though they will have to pay full price as we require 10 full-paying guests for the tour to commence.
Only 10 guests per tour
Why the difference in price?
Tour prices vary due to seasonal fluctuations and higher accommodation costs during the height of summer in New Zealand.
To secure your spot, a NZD 3,000 deposit is required.
What’s Not Included:
Flights to and from New Zealand, travel insurance (required), visas, and any personal expenses are not included.
Need help or have questions? We’re happy to assist with info and advice to make your planning easier.
Need a Hand with Travel?
Need a hand sorting flights, extra nights, around the tour dates? Our trusted travel specialist, Charlie Beare, can build a seamless itinerary to match your art‑adventure plans.
Charlie Beare – Travel & Cruise Expert for Wanderlust Travel Experts
Email: [email protected]Phone: +6439747523Website: www.wanderlusttravelexperts.co.nz
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Please send questions to: [email protected]
Although we are currently sold out, we are still taking names for any possible cancellations so please email [email protected] if you would like to go on the waiting list.
