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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Get lost in fun

Approx 2 km return | 30-45 minutes return

Looking down at tarns near Lake Angelus

Lake Angelus

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 2 - 3 days (5 - 9 hr each day with 3 route options)

(Paynes Ford)

Paines Ford Scenic Reserve

Takaka

Time: 1 hour return

Inland Track

Abel Tasman National Park

Time: 3 days, Distance: 37.5 km

The 38km Dun Mountain Trail loops between Brook Valley and the Maitai Valley and is a grade 3 mountain bike ride.

Time: 3 hr circuit

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

Mt Arthur in the far distance

Time: 2-4 days

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These springs aren't hot, jump in if you are brave

1.2 km return | 30 minutes return

A very busy bank holiday

Rabbit Island (Moturoa) is the largest of a group of sandy islands lying in the Waimea Estuary at the head of Tasman Bay.

Well formed track

Abel Tasman Coast Track

Abel Tasman National Park

Time: From 1 hour to 5 days, Total Track Distance: 52 km

Start from the west coast

Heaphy Track

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 4 - 6 days, Distance: 78.4 km

Lake in front of Sabine hutt

(Poukirikiri)

Travers-Sabine Circuit

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 4 - 7 days, Distance: 80 km

Maruia Falls tumble 8m

200 m return | 10 minutes return

Snapper from Golden Bay

Sea fishing trips from Port Tarakohe in Golden Bay, targetting Snapper, Blue Cod, Gurnard, Kahawai, Perch & various sharks. Albacore Tuna trips...

Braeburn Walk, Lake Rotoroa

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 2 hr return