Nelson Travel Guides

Getting to Nelson

The Nelson region is located in the northwest corner of the South Island. A region rich in art and craft, it also enjoys high sunshine hours and...

Abel Tasman National Park

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The coastal Abel Tasman National Park is one of three national parks in the Nelson region.

It is known for its crystal clear waters...

Nelson Airport

The Nelson Airport is a modern airport located in the 'centre of New Zealand'. Conveinetly located close to the beach suburb of Tahunanui...

Gardens of the World

Located in Hope, Nelson, Gardens of the World comprises of six acres of stunning gardens, open to the public for the enjoyment of all. ...

Mt Richmond Forest Park

Mount Richmond Forest Park comprises most of the steep native forest-covered mountain country between Nelson and Blenheim as well as areas of...

Split Apple Rock

The interesting formation of the famous Split Apple Rock on the South Island of New Zealand looks exactly as the name suggests.

Split...

Harwood's Hole

At the top of Takaka Hill is a massive sinkhole known as Harwood's Hole. An intricate network of hidden limestone caves runs through the hill....

Te Waikoropupu Springs

Better known as Pupu Springs, these are the largest freshwater springs in the Southern Hemisphere and also the clearest.

The springs pump...

Kahurangi National Park

Created in 1996, Kahurangi is one of New Zealand's newest national park and also one of the largest at 452,002ha. Explore Kahurangi's...

Nelson Lakes National Park

The Nelson Lakes National Park protects 102,000ha of the northern most Southern Alps. Set amid the mountains and glaciated valleys south of...

Rainbow Ski Area

Rainbow Ski Area is located in the Nelson Lakes National Park, close to the alpine village of St Arnaud. At a height of 1760 metres, Rainbow...

Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti is the perfect place to relax in the peaceful surroundings, some enjoy day walks around the lake or discover hidden tracks through...

Lake Rotoroa

Lake Rotoroa sits in the midst of what might truly be described as one of the ultimate locations in the world, situated 1 hour 30 minutes from...