... where it's all here, all year!
Welcome to the Sunshine Capital of New Zealand. Enjoy three spectacular national parks with glistening golden sand beaches, turquoise crystal clear waters and snowy mountain ranges. Reasons to visit:
- One of the world's best fly fishing destinations
- One of the top ten white water destinations in the world
- The cycling centre of NZ
- The Heaphy Track is the place to be for winter mountainbiking
- The best kitesurfing venue in NZ
- The creative arts capital of NZ
- The craft brewery capital of NZ
- NZ's newest culinary tourism destination
- Have 25 wineries producing award-winning wines
- Have loads of events all year round
Key attractions are in the Abel Tasman National Park, the Nelson Lakes National Park and the Kahurangi National Park all 90 minutes drive of Nelson City. Easy access with a 30 minute flight from Wellington, 45 minutes from Christchurch, 70 minutes from Auckland, and 2 hour drive from the Picton Ferry.
Download a copy of the 2012 Nelson Tasman Official Visitor Guide here
winter, spring, summer or fall... we've got it all!
Itineraries
- 1 Day
- 3 Days
- 5 Days
Abel Tasman Launch Cruise, Walk, Sail or Kayak - Welcome to nature’s playground...
Farewell Spit Tour
Garden Visits
The Best of the Best City, park and bay...- Natural Wonders of Abel Tasman Water, walks and swims...
- National Park Luxury Adventure Heli-bike, adventure, and wilderness...
- Sea
- Road
- Air
Up and Coming Events!
Marchfest
Sat 24 Mar 2012
Nelson's favourite beer festival has special ingredients - music, food, fun and proper beer.
Robertson's Trolley Derby
17 March 2012
Come along to watch the derby fun and antics, or better still, join the daredevils in their race down Collingwood St.
Nelson Nines Rugby League Tournament
10 March 2012
League's version of Union's Sevens. Be part of the carnival action as teams vie for the shield.
