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Attractions near your Nelson accommodation
The Nelson region is unique in New Zealand for its’ incredible diversity of scenery, wide selection of active outdoor activities and the wide range of arts, craft, food and wineries on offer.Warwick House has several fabulous short walks starting from its doorstep.
Vicky our very lovable black labrador is quite willing to show to you the way.
Major Nelson Outdoor Activities
Nelson is most famous for:
* Spectacular day and 1/2 day hikes around the city,
* Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks
* Fabulous beaches, Tahunanui, Kaiteriteri or Rabbit Island
* Sea kayaking in/ around Abel Tasman
* Trout fishing in the wild Kahurangi rivers
* Mountain biking trails along the rivers and in the hills around Nelson City.
* Sailing charters in Tasman and Golden Bay
* Sky diving in Motueka
* Caving in the Takaka hills
* Salmon farm fishing at Anatoki
Other popular activities include
Nelson Lakes, St Arnaud boating, fishing and hiking- Rainbow Skifield – just over 1 hour from Nelson.
Sea fishing, Diving, Kitesurfing, Gliding, Paragliding, Rafting, Helicopter flights, Farewell Spit Tours
Vintage Car rallies
Nelson Craft and Cultural
The Suter Gallery
Nelson Provincial Museum
Founders Historic Park
Nelson Arts Festival
The summer Jazz festival
The School of Music Winter festival
The summer Busker festival
Opera in the Park
Community theaters
WOW, World of Wearable Arts +Vintage Cars.
Hoglunds spectacular art glass
Nelson Potters and Artiststrail
Tours
Day and 1/2 day tours to Abel Tasman, Golden Bay and around wineries and artists galleries are very easy to arrange. -
The Saturday market – With so many great artists and so much great food, its’ hardly a surprize that Nelson has the best outdoor market in the country. – Montgomery Square on Saturday morning from 8am to 1pm is a hive of colour, activity and delicious smells.
Nelson Food and Wine – our favourites
Wineries – Nelson is one of NZs fastest growing viticultural areas, with a growing reputation for fine Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and various Aromatic varitals. All wineries are within 1 hours’ drive of Warwick House Visit them yourself or take a 1/2 or full day guided mini tour.
Nelson Fine Cuisine
Hopgoods Bar and Restaurant The Mint Room Cafe Affaire Relish on the waterfront
Bar Delicious
Boutereys’ in Richmond
The Boatshed cafe and bar
Zatoris’ cafe for amazing desserts
The Smokehouse cafe, Mapua
The Morrison Street Cafe, Hardy St
Lambrettas’ Cafe, Hardy St.
YAZA cafe. Montgomery Square
The Riverside Cafe, Moutere Valley
Brewery Pubs The Free House pub on Collingwood St.
Founders, Founder Park
The Sprig and Fern, Hardy St and Milton St
The Golden Bear, Mapua
The Mussel Inn, Golden Bay
Attractions near your Nelson accommodation | Abel Tasman Park | Nelson food and wines
Attractions near your Nelson accommodation
Vicky our very lovable black labrador is quite willing to show to you the way.
Major Nelson Outdoor Activities
Nelson is most famous for:
* Spectacular day and 1/2 day hikes around the city,
* Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks
* Fabulous beaches, Tahunanui, Kaiteriteri or Rabbit Island
* Sea kayaking in/ around Abel Tasman
* Trout fishing in the wild Kahurangi rivers
* Mountain biking trails along the rivers and in the hills around Nelson City.
* Sailing charters in Tasman and Golden Bay
* Sky diving in Motueka
* Caving in the Takaka hills
* Salmon farm fishing at Anatoki
Other popular activities include
Nelson Lakes, St Arnaud boating, fishing and hiking- Rainbow Skifield – just over 1 hour from Nelson.
Sea fishing, Diving, Kitesurfing, Gliding, Paragliding, Rafting, Helicopter flights, Farewell Spit Tours
Vintage Car rallies
Nelson Craft and Cultural
The Suter Gallery
Nelson Provincial Museum
Founders Historic Park
Nelson Arts Festival
The summer Jazz festival
The School of Music Winter festival
The summer Busker festival
Opera in the Park
Community theaters
WOW, World of Wearable Arts +Vintage Cars.
Hoglunds spectacular art glass
Nelson Potters and Artiststrail
Tours
Day and 1/2 day tours to Abel Tasman, Golden Bay and around wineries and artists galleries are very easy to arrange. -
The Saturday market – With so many great artists and so much great food, its’ hardly a surprize that Nelson has the best outdoor market in the country. – Montgomery Square on Saturday morning from 8am to 1pm is a hive of colour, activity and delicious smells.
Nelson Food and Wine – our favourites
Wineries – Nelson is one of NZs fastest growing viticultural areas, with a growing reputation for fine Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and various Aromatic varitals. All wineries are within 1 hours’ drive of Warwick House Visit them yourself or take a 1/2 or full day guided mini tour.
Nelson Fine Cuisine
Hopgoods Bar and Restaurant The Mint Room Cafe Affaire Relish on the waterfront
Bar Delicious
Boutereys’ in Richmond
The Boatshed cafe and bar
Zatoris’ cafe for amazing desserts
The Smokehouse cafe, Mapua
Nelson Winery Restaurants
Kahurangi Wines Restaurant
Waimea Estate Restaurant
The Grape Escape
Seifrieds Wines Restaurant
Nelson Cafes
The Morrison Street Cafe, Hardy St
Lambrettas’ Cafe, Hardy St.
YAZA cafe. Montgomery Square
The Riverside Cafe, Moutere Valley
Brewery Pubs The Free House pub on Collingwood St.
Founders, Founder Park
The Sprig and Fern, Hardy St and Milton St
The Golden Bear, Mapua
The Mussel Inn, Golden Bay
Nelson Accommodation
Nelson Accommodation
Links
New Zealand Travel Planning Resources
~ Latitude Nelson Tourism Website
~ New Zealand Tourism Board Website
~ Foreign Exchange Currency Calculator
Transportation links
~ Air New Zealand
~ Water Taxi service in Abel Tasman National Park
~ Nelson Coaches Bus Transport to/from Abel Tasman National Park
~ Intercity Coach Lines National Bus Service
~ Wellington/Picton Interisland Ferry Website
Local Activities
~ www.abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
~ Southern Exposure Sea Kayaking
~ Wilson’s Abel Tasman Experience
~ Western Ranges Horse Treks
~ Bay Tours Nelson – Wine Tours
~ Department of Conservation Tracks and Walks
~ Hiking Information Nelson / Marlborough
~ NZ Travelers Walking Tours
~ Nelson Winemakers
~ Sailing: The Chartered Adventures of Penelope
~ Graham’s Trout Guiding Adventures
~ Mountain View Helicopters: trout fishing, hunting, caving, scenic tours
Weddings in New Zealand
~ The Wedding Company, Nelson