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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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)

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

Kaituna Track

Collingwood

Time: 8-9 hr or shorter walks from 20 min to 2 hr

Time: 30 min return

An off the beaten track experience

Kina Beach

Kina Beach Reserve is an awesome spot next to the water. It is split into two: a day area, and a camping area. Works on a first come, first...

Kerr Bay Campsite

Lake Rotoiti

Kerr Bay Campsite is next to Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by beech forest, with a boat launching ramp nearby.

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Start from the west coast

Heaphy Track

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 4 - 6 days, Distance: 78.4 km

A very busy bank holiday

(Moturoa)

Rabbit Island

Richmond

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

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Helpful hints for using this dump station: • Use disposable gloves and remember to wash your hands afterwards. • Park close and make sure...

Well formed track

Abel Tasman Coast Track

Abel Tasman National Park

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

Totaranui Camping Ground

Large DOC campsite, basic facilities

The reservoir below

A long and windy road up alongside the Takaka River (good swimming holes can be found) to the hydro power station. From there the road leads up...