Nelson Region highlights
St Arnaud and Nelson Lakes
St Arnaud is at the heart of the Tasman District’s winter playground and is the gateway to the Nelson Lakes National Park…read more
Nelson/Tasman Cycle Trails
The Nelson/Tasman Trails are made up of Tasman’s Great Taste Trail and the Dun Mountain Trail. These two trails will appeal to a wide cross section of cyclists and day trippers. The Nelson/Tasman region is an outstanding cycling destination. It is close to iconic attractions such as the Abel Tasman National Park. read more
National Parks, Nelson Region
To the West and South of Nelson are 3 beautiful National Parks (Richmond Ranges National Park, Kahurangi and the most popular, The Abel Tasman National Park. New Zealand’s Great Walks the Abel Tasman Track and the Heaphy Track are incredibly scenic and take in the best coastal scenery New Zealand has to offer
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Rainbow Ski Area
Located in the north of the Southern Alps overlooking the Nelson Lakes National Park, Rainbow Ski Area is New Zealand’s most special ski and snowboard areas….read more
Rabbit Island
20km west of Nelson, you will find this beautiful 13km stretch of beach…read more
Vineyards
The country’s eighth largest wine region, over the rolling Moutere Hills and the stony Waimea Plains providing the Nelson region with high quality wineries…read more
Waimea Inlet and Mapua
Mapua is a popular visitor location, the hub for the Tasman and Coastal Highway areas. Mapua lies at the mouth of the Waimea Inlet, the largest estuary in the South Island…read more