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4WD Motor Bike and Adventure Skywire

Horse Trekking

Mountain Biking

Buller Gorge

City Walks

Abel Tasman Launch Cruise , Walk, Sail or Kayak

Garden Visits

Farewell Spit Tour

Caves

d’Urville Island

Wine Tours

Nelson Saturday Market

Creative Tourism Workshop

Creative Tourism Workshop

Breweries, Restaurants, Delicatessen

Local Produce, Coffee, Chocolatier, Sushi

Waimea Plains, Tasman Bay Self-drive Tours

Wineries, Cafés, Salmon Farm, Chocolatier

Nelson City Tours

Nelson Market

Creative Tourism Workshop

Artists’ Workshops, Galleries

Self-drive - Art Pass

Self-drive Art Tour - Coastal or Inland Highway

Art & Craft

Creative Tourism Workshop

Maori Cultural Experience

Heritage Trail

Marae Stay

Creative Tourism Workshop

Motoring - Natural Beauty Products, chocolatier, restaurants, boutique accommodation

Helicopter Flight; Farewell Spit

Scenic Flight, Awaroa Lodge, Sailing, Walking

Abel Tasman National Park

Nelson Lakes National Park

Kahurangi National Park

Three national parks - Self drive

 

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Nelson Lakes National Park

Length: Full-day

Theme: National Parks

Highlights: Regenerating beech forest; learn about the DOC Lake Rotoiti Recovery Project, lakeside track; challenging alpine hiking, breathtaking views.

Itinerary:

Overnight at St Arnaud in alpine accommodation or drive from Nelson city. Basing yourself in St Arnaud take the challenging hike to Parachute Rock and marvel at the stunning views across the lake.