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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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

Top toilet facilities near the lake edge

The campsite is open from mid-December to the end of April.

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

Camp rules

No longer open for camping 190315 KW

Mosquito Bay

Mosquito Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

Time: 30 min return

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We're the closest isite to the Abel Tasman National Park - it's our playground!

Walk along the golden sands to some primo walks

From 20 mins to 1 hour return

Wakapuaka Reserve Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

Certified self-contained vehicles only Maximum 3 vehicles Council enforces the vehicle limit under their Bylaw and a $200 infringement fine...

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

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...

Watering Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park