Discover Nelson Best Tickets, Tours & Experiences

Nelson is a coastal city in the south in New Zealand, located a few hours from Christchurch. The city is known for its stunning golden beaches,National parks and the Tasman bay. It also has mountain ranges, lush green forests and glistening lakes that are perfect to explore during vacations. There many thriving crafts being nurtured in the city which are usually featured in the annual Nelson Arts Festival that gives the Locals opportunities to showcase their talent and work to visitors and tourists alike. Transport to and from the city is by air and city transfers.

While sightseeing, there are many places to visit like the Abel Tasman National park or the Golden bay. After which tourists can go on sailing adventures during the boat tours or engage in some water sport activities like kayaking or waka padding, Shore excursions involve quad biking travelling along the banks of rivers, into trails of the forest and through fields guaranteeing an overall fun adventure. During Day trips, one can take a self guided tour and join the Mapua cycle adventure to see the most breathtaking scenes in the city. You can also go on walking tours and join the “Tunnel-to-town” tour, mountain hiking or just walk around the city observing its architecture. There are also some other outdoor activities like archery which is taught in some classes and workshops or the SKYWIRE experience.

The cultural tours have various interesting activities lined up like visiting apple pear and kiwi orchards and going to the Waikoropupu Springs, the charming town Takaka, or even the Lord of the rings film location! The food tours are also entertaining as you get to visit three different wineries, tasted perfectly aged wine and still enjoy their wonderful cuisine. If you want a more enhanced experience, you could take advantage of the special occasion tours or even book a multi-day tour which includes special packages. You could also take private tours around the city that will ensure you get the best experience while enjoying privacy. More information about these tours is available on Tripindicators website.