Things to do In Nelson

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Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

$77
per adult
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Cruise passengers love our walking tours!

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience

Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience

$62
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

$110
per adult
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
Bespoke mountain bike coaching lessons for adults or kids from Gravity's professional mtb coaches.

Private Half-Day MTB coaching instruction clinic

$141
per adult
Private Half-Day MTB coaching instruction clinic
From Nelson: Scenic Helicopter Ride and Mountain Picnic

From Nelson: Scenic Helicopter Ride and Mountain Picnic

$1,326
per traveler
From Nelson: Scenic Helicopter Ride and Mountain Picnic
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing

$2,240
per traveler
Abel Tasman National Park: Helicopter Flight with landing
Private Mountain Bike Shuttles in the Nelson Hills with amazing trails and amazing views.

Private Half-Day Mountain Bike Shuttle in Nelson

$202
per adult
Private Half-Day Mountain Bike Shuttle in Nelson
3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

$340
per adult
3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson
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Tours & day trips

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Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise

Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 220 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $68 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!

Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $2,870 per traveler*
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Weddings & honeymoons

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From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight

From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $2,968 per traveler*
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Cruises & boat tours

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Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise

Abel Tasman National Full Park Scenic Cruise

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 220 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $68 per adult
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History & culture

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Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell

Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $2,727 per traveler*
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Stay near popular Nelson attractions

Tahunanui Beach Reserve

9.2/10 (709 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tahunanui Beach Reserve during your travels in Nelson? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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