Choose Nelson Tasman in New Zealand as your next holiday

If you seek a beautiful environment for your next vacation, then Nelson Tasman is the place to go. Everything is great over here, right from activities to food, from wine to shopping, from adventure to weather. Sample some of the things that you can do here:

Adventure on the Go

So, you want to fly high and jump in the sky, Nelson Tasman welcomes you with open arms. Every member of the family will have something to do here. Do anything that you like, right from mountain biking (yes you can do it here) to fly fishing in the crystal clear waters. If water is all you desire, then you can even try sailing and diving. Amazing, isn’t it! The golden beaches of Nelson even offer you kayaking and swimming. If you like canyoning, go for it. Equally popular are hiking along the scenic views of the place. All those who desire thrilling adventure, taste them through rafting and whitewater kayaking or even jet boating. Also explore quad biking, horse riding, skywire or even a guided trip to the remote corners of this beautiful region. We recommend you guided trips that are supported by gourmet cuisine on luxury sail yachts or on the road, as you prefer.

The breeding ground of Arts & Culture

New Zealand’s creative art centre, Nelson Tasman stands for the beautiful museums, art galleries and varied arts and crafts that are practiced and followed religiously over here. You will be surprised to know that the birth of World of WearableArt (WOW) event is this very place. Hoglund Art Glass studio, the internationally acclaimed, is in operation here for the past 30 years. With more than 300 working artists including painters, ceramic artists, glass blowers, sculptors, potters, actors, creators, writers and even jewelers, Nelson Tasman is like the Mecca of art and artists alike. The environment of the place is such that it has become the breeding ground of creativity in New Zealand.

Food, Drinks and Gourmet Cuisine

If you are one of those who believe that humans are born to eat and drink, then Nelson Tasman is the place for you. Wine aficionados will be surprised to find a variety of breweries welcoming you to sample the finest of tastes. For the foodies, an excellent spread of local produce and seafood is presented. You just need to walk in and dine and drink till you are satisfied. The scenic waterfront is a great add-on to satiate your taste-buds and eyes. Discover tucked-in cafes that are positioned at the countryside as you hit the road in Nelson Tasman. The crop of this region is blessed by the sun and tastes good. Home to a number of craft breweries, Nelson Tasman has more breweries than the population as compared to anywhere in New Zealand. With 28 boutique wineries that are located along the beautiful hills, this place is a must visit for wine lovers.

Shop till you drop

It seems that this phrase was designed after seeing a great number of retail outlets in Nelson Tasman. With a number of markets offering gluten free, organic and an excellent local produce, you will be delighted to take home the best of food when you return. There are more than 400 retail outlets in the insides of the city. Also, visit the best local market that is organized at Montgomery Square carpark on Saturday mornings in Nelson. More than 200 stalls participate and locals present their weekly produce for sale here.