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Activities and Attractions in Nelson

Located at the top of the South Island, Nelson is the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park
and is one of New Zealand’s most popular holiday destinations.
The region enjoys an enviable year round temperate climate, with the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand.
Visitors can enjoy the wonderful mix of the dynamic arts and craft culture, blended with superb award winning wineries,
boutique breweries, cafes and restaurants along with a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities,
natural attractions and guided tours.

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Hopgoods Restaurant

Hopgood's offers modern, seasonally based bistro style food in a relaxing and casual environment.

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Harbour Light Bistro

Great Food, Local Wines, Great Company and Fantastic Nelson Waterfront Dining & Scenery.

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The Indian Cafe

Premier Indian Restaurant in Nelson, New Zealand

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Kahurangi National Park

Located in the northwest corner of New Zealand's South Island, Kahurangi is New Zealand's second largest national park. In places it is an untracked wilderness, elsewhere a wonderful network of tracks lets you explore wild rivers, high plateaux and alpine herbfields, and coastal forests.

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Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park is a wilderness reserve at the north end of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for the Abel Tasman Coast Track, a long trail winding over beaches and across ridges between Marahau in the south and Wainui in the north.

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Natureland Wildlife Trust

Compact wildlife sanctuary featuring a variety of native & exotic animals in natural settings.

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Founders Heritage Park

Explore displays of Nelson's heritage and learn the stories of our local people.

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Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, is the principal church of the Diocese of Nelson. It serves the needs of Cathedral parishioners as well as the wider church, the diocese and the city.

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Tahunanui Beach

Tahunanui Beach is the main beach in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies on the shore of Tasman Bay on the northern edge of a peninsula which stretches west from the suburb of Tahunanui.

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Stonehurst Farm Horse Treks

Stonehurst is a picturesque family farm, situated just a 20 minute drive from Nelson and 8 minutes from Richmond.

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Tasman Helicopters

Explore the top of New Zealand’s South Island by helicopter in luxury and comfort with affordable rates.

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The Gentle Cycling Company

Civilised cycling trips on the Great Taste Trail, for lovers of food, wine & beautiful Nelson landscapes.

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Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles

Abel Tasman National Park Scenic Cruises and Water Taxis

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Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures

Explore the beauty and sights of the Abel Tasman National Park and Nelson Bays on a comfortable sailing catamaran.

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Abel Tasman Eco Tours

Explore the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand with Abel Tasman EcoTours. Our range of full day eco tours take you to different worlds, showcasing the best natural features of our amazing area Te Tai Tapu.

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Hoglund Art Glass Centre

Höglund Art Glass is your leading source of art glass NZ. Situated on 52 Lansdowne Road in Appleby, our art gallery and glass store is only a 5-minute drive from Richmond. It is also 15 minutes from the Nelson Airport and a 20-minute drive from Nelson City.

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Nelson Provincial Museum

Nelson Provincial Museum is located in the heart of Nelson City on the corners of Trafalgar and Hardy Streets. Our museum rests on the same town acre block that the Museum occupied in 1842.

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The Suter Art Gallery

Free museum with diverse art exhibitions, a shop & a busy cafe serving coffee & gourmet bites.

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Wine Art and Wilderness

If it is the top Nelson wineries you wish to experience Wine Art and Wilderness has single and unique access to the very best. Our wine tours are also offered in Marlborough.

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Richmond Plains Wines

Richmond Plains is an organic wine making pioneer producing New Zealand’s first Certified Organic Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

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Te Mania Wines

Te Mānia is a family-owned Nelson winery, located near the beautiful coastline of Tasman Bay.

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Bay Tours Nelson

Bay Tours has provided visitors with a range of full day and half day tours since 1996. Specialising in wine tours, we also offer small personal scenic tours, art tours, brewery tours and exclusive custom-designed tours.

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