Nelson
DOC Visitor Centre
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Nelson ▷
Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation areas, as well as DOC's 14,000 km of tracks, 9 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.
DOC Nelson Visitor Centre is staffed by DOC rangers who have firsthand, in-depth local knowledge. We provide information about:
•Walks and hiking - short walks, multi-day hikes, Great Walks
•Track conditions, weather, and safety
•Hut and Campsite bookings
•Heritage sites
•Cycleways
•Maps
•Marine reserves
•Conservation projects
•Local stories, legends and history - our nature, our people
• Abel Tasman National Park
• Abel Tasman Coast Track Great Walk
• Kahurangi National Park
• Heaphy Track Great Walk
• Mt Richmond Forest Park
Contact
Email: nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Phone: +64-3-546 9339
Nelson Address:
79 Trafalgar St, Nelson 7010
Operating Season And Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm Sat & Sun
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11 reviews with the most recent first
Cayla Stanley
Ranking: 10/10
Incredibly helpful. They helped us plan our whole trip with ease and knowledge.
Emily Noyd
Ranking: 10/10
We were fortunate enough to have an incredible helpful DOC representative assist us in trip planning for our entire months journey in the South Island.
Conservation Campsite Pass
Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 96 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.
Anna Kern
Ranking: 10/10
Great information about great walks - very friendly.
Sebastian Heinzelmann
Ranking: 10/10
Good information about great walks and alternatives - very friendly.
Top Ranked NZ Deals Pass
Access savings worth hundreds of $$ on Top Ranked NZ Accommodation and Activities for just $1 per day.
Jasmin
Ranking: 4/10
Could not help with local information (for example on rock climbing).
Caren van Gastel
Ranking: 10/10
Very helpful-provided all info I needed to book camping & plan kayak trip to Abel Tasman National Park
Thank You - to the thousands of travellers that have contributed to our Top Voted NZ Activities Map - it's free from Rankers.
Lieven De Vlaminck
Ranking: 10/10
Very good help to sort out my Abel Tasman trek.
Bene
Ranking: 9/10
Helpful information, most information we have got so far.
Camping NZ App
Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.
Timo Maschke
Ranking: 10/10
A good office with nice service.
Gerard van de Ven
Ranking: 9/10
Objective and excellent information.
Adam Hassan
Ranking: 9/10
Very professional and helpful.
Cayla Stanley
Ranking: 10/10
Incredibly helpful. They helped us plan our whole trip with ease and knowledge.
Emily Noyd
Ranking: 10/10
We were fortunate enough to have an incredible helpful DOC representative assist us in trip planning for our entire months journey in the South Island.
Conservation Campsite Pass
Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 96 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.
Anna Kern
Ranking: 10/10
Great information about great walks - very friendly.
Sebastian Heinzelmann
Ranking: 10/10
Good information about great walks and alternatives - very friendly.
Top Ranked NZ Deals Pass
Access savings worth hundreds of $$ on Top Ranked NZ Accommodation and Activities for just $1 per day.
Jasmin
Ranking: 4/10
Could not help with local information (for example on rock climbing).
Caren van Gastel
Ranking: 10/10
Very helpful-provided all info I needed to book camping & plan kayak trip to Abel Tasman National Park
Thank You - to the thousands of travellers that have contributed to our Top Voted NZ Activities Map - it's free from Rankers.
Lieven De Vlaminck
Ranking: 10/10
Very good help to sort out my Abel Tasman trek.
Bene
Ranking: 9/10
Helpful information, most information we have got so far.
Camping NZ App
Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.
Timo Maschke
Ranking: 10/10
A good office with nice service.
Gerard van de Ven
Ranking: 9/10
Objective and excellent information.
Adam Hassan
Ranking: 9/10
Very professional and helpful.
