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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John the Walrus and Hiko

John the Walrus

The Abel Tasman Show

A little theatre in a garden

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

Car relocation service for the Heaphy Track

Siberia Camping Ground

Siberia Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Time: 3 hr circuit

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

1.2 km return | 30 minutes return

Mt Arthur in the far distance

Time: 2-4 days

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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.

Chill out at the Coldwater Stream Campsite

A basic campsite accessible to 4WD and mountain bikes. The toll road from St Arnaud and Coldwater Stream is open from Boxing Day through until...

Richmond

Public Dump Station

Well formed track

Abel Tasman Coast Track

Abel Tasman National Park

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

Discover Abel Tasman with Kahu Kayaks

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

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