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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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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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Cleopatra's Pools

Cleopatra's Pools in the Abel Tasman National Park are a series of natural rockpools at the base of the Torrent River.
 
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Fifeshire (Arrow) Rock

The iconic Fifeshire Rock lay just off Tāhunanui Beach between Rocks Road and Haulashore Island.
 
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Cape Farewell

The dramatically rugged landscapes of Cape Farewell have been carved out by the wild western weather, forming an archway in the quartz sandstone cliff that drops vertically into the raging seas below.
 
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Lake Rotoiti

The stunning scenery at Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park changes with the seasons, from the vibrant red and golden hues of autumn, to the blanket of snow that wraps the lake in a cool embrace during winter.
 
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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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Centre of New Zealand

The centre of New Zealand is the site of the central survey point used for geodetic surveys in the 1870’s.
 

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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