Nelson Region

Nelson Region Kayaking

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South Island

Nelson and Tasman

At the top of the South Island you're find the Nelson Tasman region. For sure she's a real gem! Imagine a place where you can start your day on a pristine beach, then head to the mountain tops for an afternoon adventure. Along the way you'll soak up some local art and culture.

It's the perfect spot for anyone looking to have a bit of everything, from outdoor fun to artsy vibes. You've gotta see it to believe it!

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Golden Bay

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Approx 1 km return | 20 minutes return

Boardwalk next to water race

Time: 1hr 50 min

Spit Track Circuit

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance: 6km

Tiny

Pillar Point Lighthouse Track

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

3 km return | 1 hour 30 minutes return

3.4 km return | 1 hour 20 minutes return

Puponga Hilltop Walk

Puponga hilltop walk

Farewell Spit & Puponga Farm Park

Time: 2-3 hr one way

Time: 3-4 hr

Helpful hints for using this dump station: • Use disposable gloves and remember to wash your hands afterwards. • Park close and make sure...

The reservoir below

A long and windy road up alongside the Takaka River (good swimming holes can be found) to the hydro power station. From there the road leads up...

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Wharariki Beach and Puponga Farm Park in behind.

2 km return | 40 minutes return

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

Approx 2 km return | 30-45 minutes return

(Paynes Ford)

Paines Ford Scenic Reserve

Takaka

Time: 1 hour return

Car relocation service for the Heaphy Track

Time: 3 hr circuit

Mt Arthur in the far distance

Time: 2-4 days

Start from the west coast

Heaphy Track

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 4 - 6 days, Distance: 78.4 km