Nelson/Marlborough Region
Overview | Out & About Nelson/Marlborough Region
OVERVIEW
Marlborough is a region that celebrates wine and food, a visit to a winery is a must. Nature's beauty is on show in the spectacular Marlborough Sounds with pristine waters and a spectacular backdrop, perfect for relaxation. Nelson is the arts and crafts capital and boasts the famous natural heritage treasure - Abel Tasman National Park - check out some of our super kayak tours, a great way to see this beautiful region.
 
OUT & ABOUT NELSON/MARLBOROUGH REGION

AIRPORT TO NELSON TRANSFERS
Supershuttle transfer between Nelson Airport and central Nelson

AIRPORT TO BLENHEIM TRANSFERS
Supershuttle transfer between Blenheim Airport and central Blenheim

OCEAN RIVER SEA KAYAKING
The Abel Tasman National Park is renowned for its attractive combination of estuaries, sheltered bays, golden sand beaches, the Tonga Island Marine Reserve and sculptured granite headlands. These qualities have made the Abel Tasman coast one of New Zealand's most outstanding and popular natural areas. What better way to get out and experience the natural beauty of the area than by kayak.

1 Day Beaches, Islands and Gourmet Lunch Tour
Kayak from Marahau, Abel Tasman Village to a choice of 12 beaches and two islands. Relax on the beach after a superb gourmet lunch. Homeward bound raise the famous Ocean River spinnaker to sail back to Marahau on the afternoon breeze.
Departs:
Daily. (Note over winter months some restrictions apply)

1 Day Golden Sands, Lagoons and Gourmet Lunch Tour
Travel by water taxi from Marahau to Anchorage in the heart of the park. From there kayak north, exploring magnificent beaches and lagoons. After a gourmet lunch, sail back to Anchorage on the afternoon breeze. Option to either return on the water taxi or overnight at Anchorage (own cost) and hike on.
Departs:
Daily. (Note over winter months some restrictions apply)

2 Day Kayaking and Lodging Tour
Explore the Abel Tasman coast by sea kayak and in the evenings enjoy luxury lodge accommodation and dining. All meals, water taxi and pack transfers and accommodation are included.
Day One - You will have a preliminary instruction session and packing and will then be on your way - paddling north exploring the Astrolabe Coast and offshore islands, you will stop for refreshments and a delicious lunch. There is ample time to explore, relax, snorkel, swim and sunbathe. In the afternoon kayak to Kanuka Hill Lodge at Anchorage for the night.
Day Two - After breakfast you will explore the heart of the park, it's lagoons (tide permitting), bays and Tonga Island Marine Reserve where there are resident NZ fur seals. The final destination for the day is Onetahuti Beach where you will be returned to base by water taxi.
Departs: Daily.

4 WHEEL MOTORBIKE ECO TOUR
Where can you experience the quiet splendour of a thousand acres of near virgin native forest and have a four wheel motorbike adventure at the same time! Just ten minutes north of Nelson, on the Cable Bay Road in Hira. Your hosts Keith and Jill are keen to show you their 1600 acre farm paradise, the setting for an unforgettable four wheel motorbike tour.

Bayview Circuit
Explore over 14km of beautiful native forest trails. Visit the world's largest Matai Trees. Ride high through the hilltops, to spectacular coastal scenery, then down through the farmlands. Play on the fun track. Light refreshments are included.
Duration:
2 1/2 hours

Sky Wire
The first ride of it's type in the world; this unique thrill adventure ride will send riders flying 1.6km over a superb native forest valley. Riding in a 4-chair chariot a 150m drop will see speeds of up to 120km per hour. Similar to an extreme high-speed chairlift thrillseekers will be delighted!

MONTANA BRANCOTT WINERY
Come and enjoy Marlborough's internationally famed wines in an atmosphere of authentic elegance at the Montana Brancott Winery Visitor Centre. Follow the complete winemaking process from viticulture and winemaking through to tasting the range of award winning Montana wines. Brancott Winery offers a complimentary wine selection, or for a small fee, try Brancott Winery's comprehensive selection of wines. The tour takes 60 minutes, there is also a Café Restaurant onsite for you to stay after your tour and sample the fine menu (own cost).