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The Nelson Experience
Interesting and art filled, there are plenty of reasons for the sun to shine in Nelson. Enjoy the beautiful environment while you get involved with the creative local culture available in small boutique galleries to large open well established galleries, such as the Suter. There are a range of short term workshops available for visitors. Nelson's Saturday Outdoor Market is an experience not to be missed to stop for food, jewellery and crafts.

Nelson Market:

Nelson has a thriving multi cultural cafe culture throughout. Many double up as galleries to display unique local art, there is a thriving Nelson wine industry and a number of boutique breweries, some offering tours and tasting! Nelson visitors are also known to take advantage of the growing natural health, alternative medicines, and holistic well-being courses and treatments available in the area.

Natural Highlights
Nelson is known as the walkway capital of New Zealand with over 40 walks available within 16 kilometres of Nelson city. For the more serious trampers, the Abel Tasman National Park and the Nelson Lakes National Park will certainly show you the pure grandeur and beauty of the Nelson region.

Other activities such as day cruises and short easy walks are dotted around the Abel Tasman National Park. Safe and special swimming spots can be found all around thanks to the calm and warm waters, also great for sea kayaking.

There are so many things to see and do in Nelson and the surrounding region. Abel Tasman National Park is a very popular destination. Join Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle for a cruise down the scenic coast.

WOW Gallery
where art is taken off the wall to adorn the body in wildly wonderful ways. Car Gallery - featuring the best of automotive design from the 20th and 21st centuries. Audio Visual Theatre, Art Gallery, NZ Craft Shop and Café. Open from 10am 7 days.

ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN THE NELSON REGION

Wild Footprints

Guided tours - more than just a walk in the park.

Wild Footprints tours are about enjoyable quality experiences in an outdoor environment.
We believe that having an adventure doesn't have to be hard so we make it easy for you.
We will pick you up from your accommodation and whisk you away to the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park.
A water Taxi awaits you here to take you on a scenic ride to the start of your walk. You will spend the day enthralled by stunning vistas and captivated by your guide's local knowledge of the Abel Tasman.
We will drop you back at your accommodation satisfied that you have had a fulfilling experience with lasting memories.

We want you to get the most out of your experience so we have a variety of tours you can choose from and find one that suits you.
All our tours are the complete package, so once you have booked a tour you are in our capable hands. Leave the rest up to us.
We want you to have a relaxing and enjoyable time from start to finish.
We are looking forward to sharing the Abel Tasman with you.
Come join us!
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It's the Little Things That Matter

We provide quality food and refreshments throughout your whole Abel Tasman experience.
Everyone will get individual lunch boxes full of sumptuous delights.
We use lunch boxes to eliminate waste, like wrappers, and lessen our impact on the environment.
The sumptuous food is catered by Nelson's 'The House of Brown Sugar' cafe. They use limited processed products (eg. flour and sugar) and dish out generous helpings so no-one goes hungry.

ABEL TASMAN SEA SHUTTLE
There are so many things to see and do in Nelson and the surrounding region. Abel Tasman National Park is a very popular destination. Join Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle for a cruise down the scenic coast.

Visit the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park

ABEL TASMAN SEA SHUTTLE welcomes you into the stunning Abel Tasman National Park.

Travel aboard one of three stable purpose built (catamaran) water taxis, with easy walk on-off access for all age groups (no steps or stairs) toilet facilities and shelter from wind, rain and sun.

All trips include viewing stops and commentaries on Abel Tasman's unique features.

These include bird life, southern fur seals, golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, lush native bush and rivers, with teh possibility of seeing dolphins and little blue penguins.

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle's priority is giving you a wonderful experience in a safe and comfortable environment.

Early morning or evening private charters are available all year round and from any bay within the National Park. (minimum numbers apply).

NOTE: All vessels have bathroom and refreshment facilities

Select your trip Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Rainbow Ski Area
Rainbow Ski Area near St Arnaud, Southern Alps of New Zealand. High in the north of this great mountain chain within the world famous Nelson / Marlborough lifestyle region.

Best of NZ Fly Fishing
Guided fly fishing trips in the Nelson and Tasman region

GoTourNZ - Active Adventure Tours
Small personalized guided and self guided motorcycle tours of New Zealand. You won't just see New Zealand - you'll live and experience it...the BEST motorcycle tours on the Planet.

Skydive Abel Tasman

Tandem skydive or learn to skydive with best of NZ's scenery! National parks, oceans, beaches and mountains, all in one jump! Freefall dvd/video/photo packages available.

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ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN THE NELSON REGION

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It's the Little Things That Matter