Sunny Nelson by the Sea is the home of arts and crafts, wearable arts, and wineries. More than 350 working artists are based here There’s wonderful shopping and markets in Nelson and nearby at Richmond, Motueka, Takaka, and Golden Bay. Three of New Zealand’s National Parks are just 90 minutes away and there are 22 walks in and around the City!
Nelson is a popular destination for tourists seeking sunshine, beaches, mountains, forests, and lakes. Visitors to Nelson can expect all the amenities and services they desire for a perfect vacation. The locals are friendly and welcoming, making this fishing port a delightful place to visit. In addition to being New Zealand’s gateway to the forestry and horticulture industry, Nelson is also a great place to experience fine food and wine.
Nelson is a popular travel destination all year round, thanks to the traditional “Kiwi” hospitality. Must-see sites in Nelson include Golden Bay and the breathtaking Abel Tasman National Park.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy, such as relaxing on the beautiful coastline, strolling along the sun-kissed beaches, taking guided walks, and going sea kayaking or on a cruise.
Nelson in New Zealand is also an excellent place to get up close and personal with penguins, seals, and dolphins! The unique flora and fauna add to the semi-tropical appearance of the region.
Nelson has several attractions, including the Waikoropupu Springs, the Harwoods Hole, and several limestone caves. The many hotels, restaurants, and shopping arcades take care of all the lodging, dining, and vacation indulgence options. You can also enjoy bird watching, as over 100 species of birds visit the area each year, and water adventure activities such as kayaking, rafting, and boating.
A scenic cruise with Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles is a trip you will never forget. Our water taxis depart up to four times a day, seven days a week from Kaiteriteri Beach. Abel Tasman Scenic Boat Cruise from Kaiteriteri Departs Summer (peak) 9.00am 10.30am 12.30pm 2.15pm Winter 9.00am 12.30pm Sit back and relax as we depart from picturesque Kaiteriteri Beach on a scenic cruise into the majestic Abel Tasman National Park. View world-famous Split Apple Rock, fur seals, golden sands and the crystal-clear waters of Torrent, Bark, Tonga, Awaroa and Totaranui Beaches before you return to Kaiteriteri. A great 3 or 4 hour cruise for all ages.....
Taste wine from four vineyards on the Waimea Plains. There is a superb lunch stop on every tour where you can use your $5 discount voucher. Stafford Lane (Oct to April) where you will sample their range of wines with a central platter of bread for dipping into locally grown and produced olive oil, olives, dukkahs and chutneys. And between April to Oct with a central cheese platter at the first stop. If beer is your passion, we will visit a brewery on request when booking. We will give you an informative but fun afternoon. Departure: 12.30pm returning approximately 5.30-6.00pm (winter hours may vary) five hour tour No. of vineyards: Four vineyards or three vineyards and a brewery (depends on first booking of the day)....
Can't decide between the wineries and studios? Do it all and appreciate the artistic life of Nelson as your explore studios and wineries - glass, pottery, beads, and woodturning, complemented by breathtaking scenery and award-winning wines. Departure:12.30pm returning 5.30pm or by arrangement Number of Vineyards: Two Art: Pottery, paintings, glass, sculptures, dried flowers, ceramics, jewellery, woodturning, and more....
In October 2001 one of WOW®’s dreams came true with the opening of a permanent home and visitor attraction World of WearableArt™ and Classic Cars Museum, which every year welcomes thousands of local, national and international visitors. This unique visitor attraction means people can enjoy the special WOW® experience all year round. The car collection represent years of passionate sourcing from around the world and New Zealand. This is one of Australasia’s largest private collections. The museum’s distinctive building features a six-metre high metallic aluminium ribbon wall that is based on a dynamic wand and silk taper performance in a previous WearableArt™ show. The aluminium fabric flows and twists like the original fabric. Hours Open every day 10am - 5pm (except 25th December) We recommend 60-90 mins to view galleries.....