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Great Taste Trail, Māpua

Discover the best scenic spots in Nelson Tasman

The Nelson Tasman region boasts a remarkable combination of alpine and coastal landscapes, with stunning bays, blue lakes and picturesque plains nestled amongst mighty mountain ranges.

Scenic spots around Nelson Tasman

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Onekaka Wharf

The Onekaka Wharf is not a wharf anymore, but rather remnants of days gone by. Once a major industrial area, the Onekaka Ironworks was originally formed in the 1920s.
 
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Travers Falls

The remote wilderness of the Nelson Lakes National Park is filled with remarkable landscapes, and the Travers-Sabine circuit is no different.
 
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Mount Owen

At 1875m, Mount Owen is the highest peak and one of the most remote locations in the Kahurangi National Park.
 
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Māpua Wharf

The Māpua Wharf is one of Nelson Tasman’s most popular dining, shopping, and recreation attractions. It overlooks the picturesque Waimea Estuary.
 
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Nelson Boulder Bank

The internationally renowned Te Pokohiwi (Boulder Bank) is a natural spit of boulders that shelters Tāhunanui and Nelson City from the elements of Tasman Bay.
 
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Salisbury Falls

Salisbury Falls is featured in Peter Jackson’s famous trilogies and is the film site where Tauriel and Legolas meet before heading into Lake-town in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
 
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Elephant Rock

At the northern end of Anchorage in the Abel Tasman National Park, you’ll find another of Nelson Tasman’s much-loved (but less-known) rock stars.
 
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Lake Rotoiti jetty

Lake Rotoiti is one of 16 lakes in the Nelson Lakes National Park and is certainly a drawcard for visitors to the alpine village of St Arnaud.
 

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Abel Tasman Kayaks Walking Tours

Half day, full day or multi-day hiking and/or combination of kayaking and walking in the Abel Tasman National Park. We have options to suit all budgets, time and members of the family.
from NZ$54
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Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle Cruises and Water Taxis

Welcome to Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle, we are transport and adventure tourism operators in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. We specialise in taking clients into the Abel Tasman National Park by boat with our customised fleet of ferries.
from NZ$40
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Farewell Spit Tours

Farewell Spit has been a sanctuary since the 1930s with over 90 species of birds, most importantly the waders.
from NZ$120
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Guided/Self Guided Abel Tasman Multiday Walks - Wilsons Abel Tasman

Escape, revive and reconnect on a 3 or 5-day journey through Abel Tasman National Park with a touch of luxury at our beachfront lodges. Guided or self-guided walking or relax at the lodges. Kayak options available.
from NZ$900