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Nelson & Abel Tasman
The region, which is the sunniest in New Zealand, has for many years attracted residents who love to use their imaginations. There are more than 350 working artists and craftspeople living in Nelson, including traditional and contemporary Maori artists. Their work is often inspired by the region’s exceptionally beautiful geography - coastal, forest and valley landscapes provide places to wander and dream.
The Nelson area is known by the Maori as Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui (the tip of the nose of the canoe of Maui). From his waka, the demi-god Maui used his magic fish hook to catch and land the North Island (Te Ika a Maui - the fish of Maui).
Accommodation from prices shown are per person based on 2 people sharing a room for 3 nights and do not include transfers.
Abel Tasman Marahau Lodge
Affordable and well located for some of the best walking in the country.
3 nights from£159
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in Nelson & Abel Tasman
- The Abel Tasman Coastal Track (three to five days) is a real gem and well worth doing.
- Take a Sea kayaking tour (one day through to multi day trips) in and around the waterways.
- Take a guided safari to Farewell Spit - a bird sanctuary and wetland of international importance.
- Enjoy a leisurely tour of the local vineyards.
- Call into the café and smokehouse at Mapua for the freshest smoked seafood you've ever tasted.
"A fabulous region and you have to try and walk The Abel Tasman Trek."
