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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James Mackay Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

Follow a creek over picturesque farmland to reach the lake surrounded by dramatic cliffs.

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Time: 2 hr return

Whanganui Inlet is one of the largest and least modified estuaries in the country – it is a drowned river valley, about 13 kilometres long and...

Anatori Beach

Absolutely Stunning West Coast Freedom Camp

Lake Peel Walk

Kahurangi National Park

Time: 5 hrs Return. Distance 9km.

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A holiday park for everyone on the safe, sandy beach of Pohara, Golden Bay at the top of New Zealand's South Island.

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Water tap with hose fitting for your campervan.
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Water supply of Golden Bay pure water. Fill up your campervan water tank for free. You can find the water tap (with standard screw fitting...

camp site

The most amazing beach in New Zealand, best seen at low tide. Magical sunsets, rising moon and rising sun. A photographer's dream.

Kaihoka Lakes walk

Kaihoka Lakes Scenic Reserve

Time: 10 min, Distance: 1.3 km

Scotts Beach Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

Gouland Downs Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

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Feel the Thrill at Anatoki Salmon everyone is able to savour the fresh flavour of their catch, straight from the pristine clarity of one of New...

At the top of Takaka Hill

7 km return | 2 hours 30 minutes return

Motupipi Carpark

Takaka - Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom camping within Motupipi Car Park is restricted to certified self contained vehicles only. Self contained vehicles must park in the designated...