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This region is like a hippy with flash shoes. Drunk on sunshine. Replenish, reflect, restock & relax. Then relive the 70's and head down the one way street called Golden Bay, it won't let you down.

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Bellbird Walk

Lake Rotoiti - Nelson Lakes National Park

Bellbird Walk

Lake Rotoiti - Nelson Lakes National Park

800 m return | 15 minutes return

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Track Difficulty

  • Easiest walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easiest walk

Track Length

  • From 500m to 1km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

From 500m to 1km

Track Duration

  • 10 to 30mins 10 to 30mins

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

10 to 30mins

10 to 30mins

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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5 Reviews

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An oasis by the river

Koha Experience

Koha Experience

An oasis by the river

Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30)

Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30)

Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
99%

30 Reviews

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Tasman Sky Adventures

Tasman Sky Adventures

98%

33 Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

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Kitesurf Nelson

Kitesurf Nelson

98%

29 Reviews

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Nelson Bone Carving Studio

Nelson Bone Carving Studio

98%

8 Reviews

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U Fly Extreme

Pilot a Stunt Plane

U Fly Extreme

Pilot a Stunt Plane

98%

68 Reviews

20 Face-to-Face

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Puponga Hilltop Walk

Puponga hilltop walk

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

Puponga hilltop walk

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

Time: 2-3 hr one way

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 4 to 8 hours 4 to 8 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

4 to 8 hours

4 to 8 hours

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
98%

17 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

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Each camping location is approved by a regional council in NZ. So if it shows on the map, you’re allowed to stay.

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NZ's best jet boat ride

Buller Canyon Jet

Buller Canyon Jet

Jet Boating Buller Canyon New Zealand

97%

33 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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Abel Tasman Charters

Abel Tasman Charters

97%

4 Reviews

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Wild Tracks Crazy Kiwi Buggy Adventures

Wild Tracks Crazy Kiwi Buggy Adventures

97%

4 Reviews

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Pegasus Park New Zealand

Pegasus Park New Zealand

97%

4 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Adventure and Action Canyoning New Zealand

Abel Tasman Canyons

Abel Tasman Canyons

Slide down water polished chutes, jump into crystal clear pools and abseil through showering waterfalls. That's what canyoning is about! Join one of our 5 exciting, action packed canyoning trips with fun guides and mind blowing scenery.

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97%

54 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Cable Bay Kayaks

Cable Bay Kayaks

97%

4 Reviews

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Hack n Stay Golden Bay

Hack n Stay Golden Bay

Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

$15 per person.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
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6 Reviews

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Ernst Thomas

Germany

Wharariki Beach can be busy, while the little side trip to Kaihoka Lakes (some gravel road) doesn't take long. It's isolated and beautiful.

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Kaituna Track

Collingwood

Kaituna Track

Collingwood

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

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
97%

2 Reviews

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Farewell Spit Eco Tours

Farewell Spit Eco Tours

96%

43 Reviews

33 Face-to-Face

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Kaiteriteri Kayaks

Kaiteriteri Kayaks

Sea Kayaking Abel Tasman National Park

96%

173 Reviews

153 Face-to-Face

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Lions Playground Tahunanui

Nelson

Lions Playground Tahunanui

Nelson

Get lost in fun

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
96%

2 Reviews

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Kahurangi Point route

Pakawau

Kahurangi Point route

Pakawau

Time: 3-4 hr

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
95%

1 Review

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Milnthorpe Park walk

Takaka

Milnthorpe Park walk

Takaka

Time: 30 min return

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
95%

2 Reviews

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Baton Run Horse Treks

Baton Run Horse Treks

95%

3 Reviews

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Tasman Bay Paddleboards

Abel Tasman Sup

Tasman Bay Paddleboards

Abel Tasman Sup

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3 Reviews

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Hannah Clark

United Kingdom

The northern part of the Abel Tasman walk between Awaroa and Mutton Cove is paradise within a paradise!

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Awaroa Lodge

Awaroa Lodge

95%

3 Reviews

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Heaphy Track Help

Heaphy Track Help

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4 Reviews

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Ultimate Descents New Zealand

Ultimate Descents New Zealand

94%

51 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

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Wharariki Beach and Puponga Farm Park in behind.

Wharariki Beach Walk

Archway Islands

Wharariki Beach Walk

Archway Islands

2 km return | 40 minutes return

Feature Value Info

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk
94%

117 Reviews

98 Face-to-Face

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Grove Scenic Reserve

Takaka

Grove Scenic Reserve

Takaka

Approx 1 km return | 20 minutes return

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Easiest walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easiest walk

Track Length

  • From 500m to 1km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

From 500m to 1km

Track Duration

  • 10 to 30mins 10 to 30mins

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

10 to 30mins

10 to 30mins

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
94%

18 Reviews

15 Face-to-Face

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Nelson Tours & Travel Ltd

Nelson Tours & Travel Ltd

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26 Reviews

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Inland Track

Abel Tasman National Park

Inland Track

Abel Tasman National Park

Time: 3 days, Distance: 37.5 km

Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
94%

8 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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Takaka Labyrinth Rocks

Takaka Labyrinth Rocks

Feature Value Info

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk
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10 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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