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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Golden Bay

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Shear coastal cliffs - Cape Farewell

Cape Farewell Walk

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

400 m return | 10 minutes return

Time: 30 min return

Mountain biking down Takaka Hill

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

Cobb Reservoir

Time: 4 hrs return. Distance 10km.

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

5.8 km return | 1 hour 30 minutes return

Follow a creek over picturesque farmland to reach the lake surrounded by dramatic cliffs.

Time: 1 hr 20 min

Time: 2 hr return

Lake Peel Walk

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 5 hrs Return. Distance 9km.

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Kaihoka Lakes walk

Kaihoka Lakes Scenic Reserve

Time: 10 min, Distance: 1.3 km

At the top of Takaka Hill

7 km return | 2 hours 30 minutes return

The track to the summit of Parapara Peak (1249 m) is steep and difficult, and requires fitness and experience.

Outside of the distillery

Crafting New Zealand's finest gin, vodka, and rum all distilled in Takaka, Golden Bay.

Time: 15 min return