* Abel Tasman National Park * Kahurangi National Park * wineries * cafes * vineyards * fruitgrowing * arts * potteries *

Explore, taste, touch, admire and immerse yourself.

This spectacular region of New Zealand offers many compelling reasons to stay longer:

The water scene
Paddle a kayak, sail a yacht, swim with seals, take a sea shuttle to a secluded beach, take a cruise and beach-hop, savour a sunset yacht and dinner cruise, charter your own power boat or yacht, paddle a waka (traditional Maori canoe), sea fishing, visit the seals on Tonga Island…

The beach scene
Relax on the beach, sift sand, watch swimmers, count kayakers, go beachcombing, listen to the lapping waves, tide-watching, bird watching (the feathered variety)… the beach can be a busy place!

Take to the air
Take a scenic helicopter flight, an aerial acrobatic flight, walk the swing bridge!

Keep your feet to the ground
Ride a farm quad bike or a horse, go bush walking or beach walking (lots to choose from!), go trout fishing (you’ll need a license),

The Arts Scene
World of Wearable Art & Collectable Cars in Nelson, Suter Art Gallery, Hoglund Art Glass, visit the numerous potteries and art studios around Tasman, Ruby Bay and Mapua, learn to carve bone, turn and carve wood, weave a basket…

The Wine Scene
Visit local vineyards, taste exquisite, award-winning wines around the plains and hills of Upper Moutere, Richmond, Hope and Ruby Bay.

The Cuisine Scene
Taste the local gourmet foods, olive oils, scallops, crunchy apples, juicy pears, boysenberries, visit olive groves, vineyard cafes, sample local chutneys, fruit juices, smoked fish and seafood.

The Shopping Scene
Buy local – olive oil, wine, seafood, art, pottery, smoked fish, wood carvings, jewellery, fruit and vegetables,