Useful Links
There is enough to do in Nelson to keep you busy for weeks! Here are many links to events, activities and places of interest located in and around Nelson and the surrounding area. When you stay with us, we are more than happy to offer advice and help with your activity bookings.
Nelson:
From art galleries and museums, creative workshops, great shopping and fantastic cafes and restaurants to choose from, you’ll find plenty in Nelson to keep you busy!
Experience Nelson’s Culture – Provides a range of interactive workshops and creative experiences.
Nelson Weather – Get details relating to the local Nelson weather forecast.
What’s on in Nelson – Your guide to events in Nelson, New Zealand.
World of Wearable Arts – Discover New Zealand’s iconic art even.
Kayaking:
The coastline of the Abel Tasman National Park offers some of the best sea kayaking in New Zealand. Stunning golden sand beaches with calm and crystal clear water make the area internationally renowned. You can choose to kayak with a guide or to freedom kayak and trips vary in length from half day to 5 days.
Cable Bay Kayaks – Kayak in the beautiful Cable Bay area, only 15 mins drive form Nelson
Biking:
There are many fantastic urban, country and mountain bike trails in and around Nelson. Explore the region using pedal power!
Biking Nelson Discover the beauty and diversity of Nelson with a personally guided mountain bike ride.
The Gentle Cycling Company Explore Nelson’s rural landscape by bicycle, visiting vineyards, galleries and historic villages.
Abel Tasman Mountain Biking Explore some of the world’s best trails and spectacular scenery around the Abel Tasman National Park.
Adventure:
Get your adrenalin pumping!
Tourism:
BBH Network – with more than 320 New Zealand members, BBH is by far the largest group of backpacker style accommodation providers in New Zealand
Department of Conservation – The Department of Conservation (DOC) site has information about the protection of New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation.
