The drive from Nelson to Picton takes in some of the best scenery the top of the South Island has to offer, including beautiful views of the Marlborough Sounds, a lovely riverside walk and heaps more. It only takes two hours to drive, but I’ll let you know the best detours and places to stop … Read more
Our Tasman Travel Guide will give you a good overview of the region. If you’re looking for posts about a particular area click on one of these links: Nelson | Golden Bay | Kaiteriteri | Abel Tasman National Park | Nelson Lakes National Park Nestled at the top of the South Island and home to … Read more
Nelson, the small and sunny city at the top of the South Island, is a popular Kiwi holiday spot. Not so much for the city itself, but for its proximity to some of the country’s best scenery. Abel Tasman National Park, Golden Bay, Marlborough Sounds and Nelson Lakes National Park are all explorable on day … Read more
If you’ve grown up in New Zealand then you’ve probably heard that the Nelson / Tasman / Golden Bay area is full of amazing beaches. Some of the best beaches in New Zealand in fact. That’s definitely true, but what about the beaches in Motueka itself? Are they any good, or should you just head … Read more
Nelson, the biggest (and only) city at the top of the South Island, is most famous for being the gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. It’s a great reason to visit, but stick around a while and you’ll find plenty of other fun things to do in Nelson, both in the city centre and the … Read more
The coastline west of Nelson is home to some interesting places, including one of the area’s most loved beaches, a cool seaside eating spot and some weird tame eels which you can feed. It’s not the most picturesque piece of coastline near Nelson (that title would go to Abel Tasman National Park or the Marlborough … Read more
Tahunanui Beach, the closest beach to downtown Nelson, is popular for a few of reasons. Obviously the first is its location – it’s in suburban Nelson and is very easy to get to – but it’s also loved for its calm waters and relaxing, laid-back atmosphere. Throw in a couple of bars, heaps of places … Read more
If you’re looking for a fun, photogenic and informative place to visit in Nelson, look no further than Founders Park (also known as Founders Heritage Park). This open-air museum features heaps of cool old buildings with lots of information about what life was like in New Zealand back in the olden days. The Main Street … Read more
Judging by the name, the Centre of New Zealand Walk, on the outskirts of Nelson, must be an iconic place. You’re probably imagining being in the exact centre of the country, or, if you have a more colourful imagination, that you’d head underground (like in Journey to the Centre of the Earth) and see all … Read more
One of the best coastal hikes near Nelson is conveniently located 15 minutes from the city. The Cable Bay Walkway takes you over a couple of big hills to some viewpoints looking back towards Nelson and over Cable Bay / Peppin Island. Keep reading to find all the information you’ll need on the Cable Bay … Read more