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Nelson

Nelson, South Island, New Zealand

Where Nelson sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Bookable experiences
40
Time zone
Pacific/Auckland

Nelson sits in South Island, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. There are 40 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

New Zealand › South Island › Nelson

What travellers book in Nelson

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

4.9 (89)8h

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so that they can spend more time exploring the many features with an expert…

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Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Self-Guided Cycling Adventure

4.7 (74)5h 30m

This full day self-guided cycle adventure takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail taking approximately 3 -4 hours of cycling. There are many fun stops along the way with award winning…

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Quad Biking Adventure - Bayview Circuit

4.9 (60)2h 30m

Our most popular quad bike tour - Explore over 14 km of beautiful native forest trails. Ride high to the hilltops, to spectacular coastal scenery, then down through the farmlands. Light refreshments included.

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Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay

5.0 (6)9h 45m

Explore the Best of Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay in One Day! Your friendly guide will pick you up from your accommodation for a scenic journey across the Waimea Plains and Moutere Hills to Kaiteriteri. From…

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Golden Bay in a Day

5.0 (26)8h

Golden Bay is truly a hiden gem providing lots of incredible surprises. Departing your accommodation and the city we drive over the Waimea Plains in Tasman Bay through the vineyards, market gardens and orchards then…

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Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks

5.0 (20)1h 30m

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river.

from $83.24 / personView details

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