— Experience
Nelson New Zealand's best weather.
Visit world-class wineries,
and world-class Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Parks.
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SEA-KAYAKING IN ABEL TASMAN
NATIONAL PARK WEST OF NELSON.
Attractions in the
Nelson region: Numerous
wineries offering tastings; sea kayaking and hiking in the
Abel Tasman National Park; hiking the Queen Charlotte Walkway and riding the
mail boat in the Marlborough Sounds;
excellent stream fishing in Nelson Lakes National Park; long-distance hiking on
the Heaphy Track; sunbathing in New Zealand's sunniest weather on some of its
best best beaches on Tasman Bay and Golden Bay.
ENTRANCE TO MOUTERE HILLS WINERY,
ONE OF MANY WINERIES ON THE NELSON
REGION WINE TRAIL THAT OFFER WINE
TASTING TO THE PUBLIC DAILY.
Lodgings:
Top quality bed andbreakfast inns in quiet
locations within walking distance of downtown Nelson ideal for exploring
the region.
HOME AT FIRST'S HIGHLY RATED
SOUTH ISLAND LODGING, NELSON INN
AIR NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON
SHUTTLE ARRIVING AT NELSON AIRPORT
Getting to/from Nelson:
Most Home at First guests will arrive in Nelson by air from the
North Island. Nelson Airport is a 15-minute drive from our
Nelson lodgings. Other arrivals by rental car, normally coming from
Westland or from
Christchurch, can expect a 6-8 hour drive from these
points.
Getting around the Nelson region:
Use of a rental car is essential here.
Outside of Nelson, even main roads can be narrow, winding, slow, and
scenic, and, most often, not heavily trafficked.
CHAMPION SAWYER AT A&P SHOW
IN MURCHISON, SOUTH OF NELSON