Nelson / Marlborough

Nelson is a region of diverse beauty, from the clear blue waters of Tasmen Bay to alpine lakes and vast golden sand beaches.

The spiritual home to New Zealands art community, Nelson plays host every year to the New Zealand Wearable Arts Award. The region is blessed with an abundance of seafood, organic produce, fresh fruit, boutique breweries and wineries.

Marlborough has everything a visitor could want - spectacular scenery, glistening waterways, fine wines and food, gardens, adventure activities, and a sunny climate.

Things To Do:

Whale Watching: Get up close with natures gentle giants. Kaikoura is world renowned for the variety of marine mammals which can be seen - Sperm Whales, Dusty Dolphins and Seal Colonies are among those which can be viewed at close range. You can't leave without sampling some of the local crayfish

Wine Tours: The Nelson/Marlborough region is regarded as the premier wine producing area in New Zealand. On the tour you will sample a wonderful range of wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay as well as superb local cusine.

Able Tasmen: One of New Zealands most popular National Parks, you can view the golden beaches, crystal clear lagoons and fur seal colonies from a water taxi or for the more adventureous, a kayak