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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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Wharariki Beach and Puponga Farm Park in behind.

Wharariki Beach Walk

Archway Islands

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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Cultural Experiences

John the Walrus

The Abel Tasman Show

John the Walrus

The Abel Tasman Show

A little theatre in a garden

18 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Abel Tasman Coast Track - Photo: DOC / 90 Seconds

Nelson

DOC Visitor Centre

Nelson

DOC Visitor Centre

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation...

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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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Wild Earth (previously Bencarri Nature Park & Cafe)

5 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

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Group Tours

Nelson Tours & Travel Ltd

26 Reviews

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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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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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Murchison Visitor Information Centre

15 Reviews

13 Face-to-Face

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Independent Cinemas

The Village Theatre

Takaka, Bay of Love

The Village Theatre

Takaka, Bay of Love

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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.

Independent Cinemas

The Gecko

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Nelson Cathedral

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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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Whanganui Inlet

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Farmers Markets

Nelson Farmers 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 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...

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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.

36 Reviews

36 Face-to-Face

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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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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.

Museums and Galleries

World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars Museum

25 Reviews

20 Face-to-Face

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Bird Watching

Farewell Spit Nature Experience

14 Reviews

11 Face-to-Face

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Bird Watching

Bush and Beyond

2 Reviews

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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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Berke

Germany

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

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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Heritage Attractions

Broadgreen Historic House

1 Review

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Winery and Brewery Tours

Bay Tours

Wine Tours Nelson

Bay Tours

Wine Tours Nelson

12 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

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Mapua Adventures

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Motueka Sunday 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.

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Archway Islands

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The Abel Tasman Show

The Abel Tasman Show

DOC Visitor Centre

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Takaka, Bay of Love

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Locally Produced

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DOC Visitor Centre

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