Nelson
Nelson
DOC Visitor Centre
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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
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Reviews
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
