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To visit the Nelson Tasman region is to discover azure skies and wide open spaces, beaches and lakes, spectacular national parks and unique landforms. Vineyards, gourmet cafés, artists and galleries, welcome visitors and locals into their own piece of paradise.
Come and enjoy the diverse landscape of three national parks – from snow-capped mountains, to lush green forests, to rolling vineyards, to golden beaches, to turquoise waters and to long summer balmy days. The region's most popular tourism activities are based around the outdoor playgrounds of the parks. The Abel Tasman National Park, one of the big draw cards in the area welcomes friends to private beach surroundings with local craft beers, wine and great food.
The region also has two other spectacular national parks that are only a 90 minute drive from the city. The Nelson Lakes National Park to the south offers an alpine landscape with majestic mountains and lakeside walks, great for the adventurous hiker in spring or summer. The diverse landscape of the Kahurangi National Park, to the west of the region, offers a remote pristine environment to enjoy with another of New Zealand's "Great Walks". For Lord of the Rings fans you’ll have a chance to walk over the rocks outside the mines of Moria which look even more spectacular from the bird-seye view of a helicopter. Spend a golden day in Golden Bay with a myriad of natural attractions at the Waikoropupu Springs, Farewell Spit and the Grove Scenic Reserve.
Adventure activities are on the menu for all the family. There are thrill seeking mountain-biking and cycling tracks, world-class fly fishing in crystal clear river waters, great sea kayaking, walking, swimming and gourmet sailing experiences on one of our luxury sail yachts. For families or groups of friends you can explore the hills by quad-bike, horse, skywire, or take a guided trip to some of the most remote, scenic and remarkable corners of the region.
The region has recently nabbed the title of Craft Brewery Capital of New Zealand and has 11 fantastic boutique craft breweries located in the city and out and about in the hinterland. For wine enthusiasts there 25 wineries for you to choose from, and if you ask a local nicely, they’ll give you some great tips to discover some of our fantastic country lane cafes or restaurants overlooking Tasman Bay or along Rocks Road in the city. There's something here for everyone. And hey, if you're just in the mood for a meander along the waterfront, some retail therapy, a massage or just going with the flow, that's okay too.
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The town with the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand is a creative paradise, an irresistible blend of lifestyle and stunning landscape and a definite must see on your travels throughout New Zealand.
Nelson has a thriving multi cultural café scene, with many of the cafes doubling up as art galleries to display the work of just some of the 350 artists who live in the region. The city also offers numerous opportunities for walking; mountain biking and watersport nearby, with Richmond Forest Park literally on its doorstep and Rabbit Island beach only a short drive away.
Make sure you check out Nelson’s famous Saturday outdoor market, for food, crafts and jewellery. The beautiful beach of Tahunanui is also a great place to soak up all those sunshine hours.
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