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With its blend of coastline, forest trails, and creative energy, activities in Nelson range from laid-back to high-adrenaline.
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Wild North West Mountain to Sea by private he...
2 hours of flying over stunning and remote National Parks to the West Coast
from NZ $7405.00
5 hours 
from NZ $355
6 hours 
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to land at Awaroa Beach
from NZ $1440.00
2.5 hours 
Nelson is even more beautiful from a helicopt...
30 minutes of flight time over Nelson's remote mountain ranges
from NZ $1875.00
1 hours 
from NZ $60.00
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours 
from NZ $110
1 Hours 30 Mins 
Abel Tasman Cruise-Fly Package ex Nelson
Enjoy a scenic flight over golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park
from NZ $699.00
8 hours 
from NZ $30.00
1 Hours 
Explore New Zealands most beautiful river
Paddle New Zealands most beautiful river
from NZ $215.00
4 Hours 
Marlborough Molesworth Epic Cycle Tour
Discover the majesty of the Molesworth Station as you ride through the incredible terrain
from NZ $6400.00
11 days 
from NZ $75.00
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes helicopter flight each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to Awaroa
from NZ $3125.00
2.5 hours Air and Scenic flights
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes helicopter flight each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to Awaroa
from NZ $3125.00
2.5 hours
Abel Tasman Cruise-Fly Package ex Nelson
Enjoy a scenic flight over golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park
from NZ $699.00
8 hours
Nelson is even more beautiful from a helicopt...
30 minutes of flight time over Nelson's remote mountain ranges
from NZ $1875.00
1 hours
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to land at Awaroa Beach
from NZ $1440.00
2.5 hours
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours
Wild North West Mountain to Sea by private he...
2 hours of flying over stunning and remote National Parks to the West Coast
from NZ $7405.00
5 hours Cycling and Mountain Biking
from NZ $75.00
Marlborough Molesworth Epic Cycle Tour
Discover the majesty of the Molesworth Station as you ride through the incredible terrain
from NZ $6400.00
11 days Fishing
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours Hunting
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours Kayaking and canoeing
from NZ $30.00
1 Hours
from NZ $60.00
from NZ $355
6 hours
from NZ $75.00
Explore New Zealands most beautiful river
Paddle New Zealands most beautiful river
from NZ $215.00
4 Hours Multi-Day Tours
Marlborough Molesworth Epic Cycle Tour
Discover the majesty of the Molesworth Station as you ride through the incredible terrain
from NZ $6400.00
11 days Nature and Wildlife
from NZ $30.00
1 Hours
Marlborough Molesworth Epic Cycle Tour
Discover the majesty of the Molesworth Station as you ride through the incredible terrain
from NZ $6400.00
11 days
from NZ $75.00
from NZ $355
6 hours
Abel Tasman Cruise-Fly Package ex Nelson
Enjoy a scenic flight over golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park
from NZ $699.00
8 hours
Explore New Zealands most beautiful river
Paddle New Zealands most beautiful river
from NZ $215.00
4 Hours
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes helicopter flight each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to Awaroa
from NZ $3125.00
2.5 hours
from NZ $110
1 Hours 30 Mins
from NZ $60.00
One Day Tours
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours
Abel Tasman Cruise-Fly Package ex Nelson
Enjoy a scenic flight over golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park
from NZ $699.00
8 hours
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes helicopter flight each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to Awaroa
from NZ $3125.00
2.5 hours
Explore New Zealands most beautiful river
Paddle New Zealands most beautiful river
from NZ $215.00
4 Hours
from NZ $75.00
Wild North West Mountain to Sea by private he...
2 hours of flying over stunning and remote National Parks to the West Coast
from NZ $7405.00
5 hours
from NZ $355
6 hours Other Activities
from NZ $60.00
Private Experiences
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to land at Awaroa Beach
from NZ $1440.00
2.5 hours
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes helicopter flight each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to Awaroa
from NZ $3125.00
2.5 hours
from NZ $355
6 hours
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours Scenic Cruises & Boat Tours
Abel Tasman Cruise-Fly Package ex Nelson
Enjoy a scenic flight over golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park
from NZ $699.00
8 hours
Explore New Zealands most beautiful river
Paddle New Zealands most beautiful river
from NZ $215.00
4 Hours Scenic Tours & Excursions
Marlborough Molesworth Epic Cycle Tour
Discover the majesty of the Molesworth Station as you ride through the incredible terrain
from NZ $6400.00
11 days
Wild North West Mountain to Sea by private he...
2 hours of flying over stunning and remote National Parks to the West Coast
from NZ $7405.00
5 hours
from NZ $110
1 Hours 30 Mins
from NZ $355
6 hours
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours
Nelson is even more beautiful from a helicopt...
30 minutes of flight time over Nelson's remote mountain ranges
from NZ $1875.00
1 hours
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to land at Awaroa Beach
from NZ $1440.00
2.5 hours
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes helicopter flight each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to Awaroa
from NZ $3125.00
2.5 hours
Abel Tasman Cruise-Fly Package ex Nelson
Enjoy a scenic flight over golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park
from NZ $699.00
8 hours Small Boat & Water Adventures
from NZ $30.00
1 Hours
from NZ $355
6 hours
from NZ $60.00
Explore New Zealands most beautiful river
Paddle New Zealands most beautiful river
from NZ $215.00
4 Hours
Abel Tasman Cruise-Fly Package ex Nelson
Enjoy a scenic flight over golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park
from NZ $699.00
8 hours Tours
Marlborough Molesworth Epic Cycle Tour
Discover the majesty of the Molesworth Station as you ride through the incredible terrain
from NZ $6400.00
11 days
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds for up to 6 peop...
30 minutes each way of flight time from Nelson Airport to the Marlborough Sounds
from NZ $8750.00
4 hours
from NZ $355
6 hours Walking and Hiking
Abel Tasman Cruise-Fly Package ex Nelson
Enjoy a scenic flight over golden sands of the Abel Tasman National Park
from NZ $699.00
8 hours
from NZ $355
6 hours Water Sports
from NZ $30.00
1 Hours
Explore New Zealands most beautiful river
Paddle New Zealands most beautiful river
from NZ $215.00
4 Hours
from NZ $75.00
from NZ $60.00
Wine and Food Tours
from NZ $355
6 hours
from NZ $75.00
Tourist Information About Nelson
With its blend of coastline, forest trails, and creative energy, activities in Nelson range from laid-back to high-adrenaline. One standout is the Dun Mountain Trail, where walkers and cyclists can follow a scenic route through native bush and pine forest, with open views of the surrounding hills. For a lighter pace, the Maitai River walkway runs from the city into green parklands, offering spots to swim or relax under the trees.
For something truly different, head to Brewtown and try axe-throwing with a group. It’s a fun, social way to test your aim and do something out of the ordinary. Then there’s the popular walk to the Centre of New Zealand, a short climb to panoramic views over the city and Tasman Bay.
If you want to combine air and sea, take an eBike ride or scenic flight over Abel Tasman National Park. Helicopter tours also offer access to remote beaches and fishing spots around the Marlborough Sounds.
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