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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular nelson tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
See Abel Tasman National Park by boat from Kaiteriteri, with live commentary, Split Apple Rock views, optional walks, and Tonga Island Marine Reserve stops.
“Great crusie and get on off for walks if you want to... make sure you go on good day sea quite choppy during our day but still worth it”
Small-group Abel Tasman day cruise from Nelson with fur seals, snorkeling and kayaking, Split Apple Rock, and a wine-and-beer lunch.
“our skipper was Britt and together with him was Fleur. Both were welcoming, warm and extremely knowledgeable. We were only 4 couples who were very nice and we all had a good time at the amazing Abel Tasman National park. Highly reccomended.”
Zip through Cable Bay native forest on a Skywire flying fox from 300 metres up. Small groups, fast speeds, and big views.
“The views, the speed and the wind in your face, fabulous. Staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable”
Guided Abel Tasman day hike with a Kaiteriteri water-taxi cruise, lunch at Torrent Beach, small group size, and Nelson hotel pickup.
“It's a wonderful trip by boat along the coast. And then a great hike through the wood. One can imagine that one walks through the jungle. Guide Angelica was fantastic. The rest of the group was tired en wanted to stop hiking. Then she walked with me to the next bay, Bark Bay, and back.…”
Full-day catamaran sailing in Abel Tasman from Kaiteriteri. See fur seals, Split Apple Rock, Anchorage Beach lunch, and swim.
“We got to know the abel tasman national park by sailing and see all the beautifull views from the boat .the crew was very profecional”
Guided 2–3 hour walk through Nelson’s cathedral, gardens, art galleries, and craft studios, with free admissions and an eco cup.
“We had a great tour with James he was very informative and it was a very pleasant experience highly recommended..”
Bike from Nelson to Mapua on a self-guided coastal route with ferry crossing, comfy gear, and optional taste stops along Tasman’s Great Taste Trail.
“A group of us rented bikes for the ride to Mapua that is billed as a flat easy ride with stops along the way for wine tasting and breweries. The advertisement also said we would be taken to the beginning of the trail by the tour provider but we wRead more”
18,000ft tandem skydive over Abel Tasman with up to 80 seconds freefall, Nelson meeting point, small group, optional photo package.
“This was such a great experience. All staff were friendly and professional, helpful and nice! Really enjoyed the jump!!!!😍 We were informed when we would be jumping and whether we were next in line, which was great. Our jump masters were professional yet friendly and informative. Always felt totally safe and looked after!!!”
Nelson quad biking on the Bayview Circuit: 2.5 hours through native forest to Cable Bay views, with tea, cookies, and guided stops.
“A thoroughly enjoyable tour with good quad biking, our guide Fletcher was very good and knowledgable, good views of the bay, very dusty by the time we had finished but all part of the fun”
Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park from Kaiteriteri. Seals, Coast Track hikes, lagoons, and Split Apple Rock in 6 hours.
“We had an amazing day - captain Tim was fabulous. We were two Canadians travelling with six New Zealanders - all of whom had been out on the water many times. One was a former guide in the park. My husband and I were in awe but thRead more”
Cruise, walk, and sail Abel Tasman’s coast from Kaiteriteri Beach, with Split Apple Rock views, a Pitt Head loop hike, and a catamaran ride.
“Informative water taxi ride up to Anchorage Bay - choose of hikes (Pitt Head Loop) and 3 hour catamaran sail back. Cat crew was great - took time to find some wind and talk with every passenger. Recommend this tour.”
E-bike Nelson’s Great Taste Trail to Seifried Winery with a map-led ride and included wine tasting.
“Absolutely beautiful trail. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the wine tasting was a nice add on. Would definitely recommend anyone who is coming to Nelson to give it a try.”
Small-group day tour from Nelson to Golden Bay with Takaka Hill views, Te Waikoropupu Springs, Abel Tasman walks, and lunch.
“Zayn our driver and guide for the day was very involved in his role. We discovered amazing places and he always had a lot of informations to tell us about history, geography and economics of this region. We would like to meet him again next time 😁”
Pedal 23 km along Nelson’s coast for craft beer and cider tastings, with bike hire, transfers, and a self-guided map included.
“Fantastic day, great bikes super nice people to deal with. Outstanding service, highly recommended way to spend a day.”
Wine Exposed Nelson winery tour with pickup, small-group tastings across Moutere, Waimea and Coastal Tasman, plus a vineyard lunch.
“A great time was had by all. Sonia was a wonderful guide. Picturesque vineyards. Plentiful wine tasting. The perfect day out in sunny Nelson.”
