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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Braeburn Walk, Lake Rotoroa

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 2 hr return

Shear coastal cliffs - Cape Farewell

Cape Farewell Walk

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

400 m return | 10 minutes return

Split Apple Action

Time: 15 min each way

Mount / Mt Owen

Kahurangi National Park

Time: Northern access: 9 hr, Southern access 7 hr, Distance: Courthouse Flat to Granity Pass Hut - 8.3 km

Time: 30 min return

Walk along the golden sands to some primo walks

From 20 mins to 1 hour return

Lake Rotoiti circuit

Nelson Lakes National Park

Time: 7 - 10 hrs return

Mountain biking down Takaka Hill

Time: 5 hours return, or 2 hours just for the downhill section, Distance: 20km

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This is a track that leads off the main Abel Tasman coastal track. From Torrent Bay estuary a 20 minute wander leads up a stream bed of large...

Our Pancakes Rock!

Flames continually burning surrounded by ferns in the bush? It’s true! A walk with a ‘different’ ending. Plus - see a deer farm and oil wells!

Jetty at Lake Rotoiti

Time: 5 hr return

Cobb Reservoir

Time: 4 hrs return. Distance 10km.

Innovative design for comfort and safety

Dry feet, happy feet!

Its a big hole, you wouldn't want to fall in!

5.8 km return | 1 hour 30 minutes return