Nelson Region

Nelson Region Kayaking

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South Island

Nelson and Tasman

At the top of the South Island you're find the Nelson Tasman region. For sure she's a real gem! Imagine a place where you can start your day on a pristine beach, then head to the mountain tops for an afternoon adventure. Along the way you'll soak up some local art and culture.

It's the perfect spot for anyone looking to have a bit of everything, from outdoor fun to artsy vibes. You've gotta see it to believe it!

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Lake Rotoiti shoreline near the Bellbird Walk entrance

Bellbird Walk

Lake Rotoiti - Nelson Lakes National Park

800 m return | 15 minutes return

Anglers Walk, Lake Rotoiti

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 1 hour each way

Approx 1 km return | 20 minutes return

Boardwalk next to water race

Time: 1hr 50 min

Kerr Bay

Time: 5 hrs return

Spit Track Circuit

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 6km

Tiny

Pillar Point Lighthouse Track

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

3 km return | 1 hour 30 minutes return

U Fly Extreme

Pilot a Stunt Plane

Fly the Pitts Special

3.4 km return | 1 hour 20 minutes return

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NZ's best jet boat ride

Jet Boating Buller Canyon New Zealand

Kitesurf Nelson is the heart and soul of kitesurfing in the Nelson region, providing locals and visitors with lessons, equipment sales and hire...

Separation point

Separation Point Walk and Seal Colony

Abel Tasman National Park - Totaranui to Separation Point return via Gibbs Hill

18.8 km return | 6 hours return

Puponga Hilltop Walk

Puponga hilltop walk

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

Time: 2-3 hr one way

All hand made!

Stephan, the "Nelson Bone Carver", offers ONE DAY WORKSHOPS introducing you to the world of beautiful bone carving, a cultural Maori heritage...

Time: 3-4 hr

Slide down water polished chutes, jump into crystal clear pools and abseil through showering waterfalls. That's what canyoning is about! Join...