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Nelson Region

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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Cultural Experiences

John the Walrus

The Abel Tasman Show

A little theatre in a garden

19 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Group Tours

Wharariki Beach Walk

Archway Islands

2 km return | 40 minutes return

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Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk

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117 Reviews

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Wild Earth (previously Bencarri Nature Park & Cafe)

5 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Abel Tasman Coast Track - Photo: DOC / 90 Seconds

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.

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

12 Reviews

12 Face-to-Face

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Group Tours

Farewell Spit Eco Tours

43 Reviews

33 Face-to-Face

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The Woolshed Canaan

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Cultural Experiences

Creative Tourism NZ

4 Reviews

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Independent Cinemas

The Gecko

1 Review

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Independent Cinemas

The Village Theatre

Takaka, Bay of Love

The Village Theatre

Takaka, Bay of Love

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Nelson i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

168 Reviews

166 Face-to-Face

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Motueka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

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

175 Reviews

165 Face-to-Face

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Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

Nelson Cathedral

Feature	Value	Info
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Murchison Visitor Information Centre

15 Reviews

13 Face-to-Face

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Nelson Farmers Market

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Locally Produced	60%+ locally sourced Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.	Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.

5 Reviews

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Whanganui Inlet

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Nelson Lakes National Park

DOC Visitor Centre

Nelson Lakes National Park

DOC Visitor Centre

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, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Feature	Value	Info
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

36 Reviews

36 Face-to-Face

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Museums and Galleries

World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars Museum

25 Reviews

20 Face-to-Face

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Berke

Germany

On a hot day there are nice swimming holes near Nelson city in the Maitai River.

Miyazu Japanese Garden

Nelson

Miyazu Japanese Garden

Nelson

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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4 Reviews

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Farewell Spit Nature Experience

14 Reviews

11 Face-to-Face

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Bush and Beyond

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Museums and Galleries

Nelson Provincial Museum

9 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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Zoos and Aquariums

Natureland Zoo

Tahunanui Beach

Natureland Zoo

Tahunanui Beach

5 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

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Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

1 Review

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wilsoneng

England

The cafe and outlook over Farewell Spit is just fantastic.

Museums and Galleries

Arts Unique Gallery

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Heritage Attractions

Founders Heritage Park

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6 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Bay Tours

Wine Tours Nelson

Bay Tours

Wine Tours Nelson

12 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Heritage Attractions

Broadgreen Historic House

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Bird Watching

Mapua Adventures

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Farmers Markets

Motueka Sunday Market

Feature	Value	Info
Locally Produced	60%+ locally sourced Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.	Locally Produced How locally produced are the products? 60%+ locally sourced More than 60% of food and drink is locally sourced or produced.

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Nelson Region

The Abel Tasman Show

The Abel Tasman Show

Archway Islands

Archway Islands

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DOC Visitor Centre

DOC Visitor Centre

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Avoid Camping Fines!

Takaka, Bay of Love

Takaka, Bay of Love

Camping NZ App

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Locally Produced

Locally Produced

DOC Visitor Centre

DOC Visitor Centre

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