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Nelson Region Travel Information

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Highlights of Nelson Region

Nelson Information

Hardy European pioneers founded the beautiful city of Nelson, New Zealand in 1842, although this..

Nelson Lakes National Park Information

The Southern Alps find their beginning in Nelson Lakes National Park, 102,000 hectares of mountains..

Abel Tasman National Park Information

It would be hard to imagine a more perfect piece of coastline - clear turquoise waters, golden..

Golden Bay Information

Before you lay eyes on Golden Bay, you'll enjoy an amazingly scenic road journey. The long, slow..

Abel Tasman Coast Track Information

Mostly within the boundaries of Abel Tasman National Park, the Abel Tasman Coast Track combines all..

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Nelson Region Information

At the top of the South Island is an area of sunshine, stunning national parks and beaches, world-class vineyards and gourmet specialties, a vibrant arts and crafts community and the sunniest climate in NZ.

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At the very top is the Nelson region, offering a gorgeous Mediterranean climate provided by sheltering mountain ranges. Year-round sunshine, golden beaches and national parks offer an inspiring background for the local community of working artisans and a playground for outdoor activities that range from rock climbing to quad biking. You can also ride the longest flying fox in the world, the Skywire, or a jump in an Agro for an exciting ride through water and mud.

Nelson is the jumping-off point for three national parks including Abel Tasman, NZ’s smallest, renowned for its fabulous sea kayaking adventures along the country’s most picturesque coastline.

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Queenstown Information

In winter, Queenstown is a bustling ski resort. In summer it's busy with hikers, mountain bikers..

Milford Sound Information

British explorer Captain James Cook steered clear of Milford Sound thinking its entrance too..

Christchurch - Canterbury Information

Float above the plains in a hot air balloon or soak in relaxing thermal pools. Enjoy the excellent..

Fiordland Information

Watch the mountains shake off winter and start to warm up for summer. Waterfalls are invigorated..

Dunedin Information

The city of Dunedin was built with the riches of the gold rush, consequently it has one of the best..

Otago Peninsula Information

Flanking the southern edge of Dunedin's extensive harbour, Otago Peninsula is high and rugged on..

Akaroa Information

Akaroa sits at the edge of a beautiful harbour inside the eroded crater of a huge extinct volcano...

Doubtful Sound Information

Sometimes called the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second..

Tauranga Bay Information

n the coastline about 16km south west of Westport, you will find Tauranga Bay and the Cape Foulwind..

Marlborough Information

Marlborough is full of activities for you to enjoy. No matter your budget and interests, there is..

Hokitika Information

Hokitika was first settled in 1860, after the discovery of gold on the west coast. It was an..

Central Otago Information

Central Otago is a region touched by history, with a powerful landscape of ancient mountains..

Dunedin - Coastal Otago Information

Dunedin’s legendary gardens at Glenfalloch and Larnach Castle, are a profusion of colour and..

Lake Wanaka Information

Lake Wanaka is a place to take a deep breath and relax. Protected from the outside world by the..

Southland Information

Southland comes to life in spring. Crisp frosty mornings give way to bright sunny days. Bird life..

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