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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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Whisky Falls

Lake Rotoiti is the main access point for many of the walks that dissect the Nelson Lakes National Park, including the Travers-Sabine Circuit and Lake Angelus, but many of the area’s ‘hidden gems’ are actually within easy reach of the lake itself, including Whisky Falls.
 
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Maruia Falls

The Maruia Falls resulted from a devastating earthquake in the Murchison township in 1929. A landslide in the Maruia Valley diverted the course of the Maruia River, forcing it to cut a new channel over an old riverbank.
 
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Queens Gardens

Located on the outskirts of Nelson City, Queens Gardens is a destination for city workers, visitors and locals looking to escape from the hustle and bustle and be amongst nature for a while.
 
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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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Anapai Rock Stacks

Nestled amongst the sweeping granite coastline of the Abel Tasman National Park, Anapai Bay is renowned for the majestic rock stack formations at its northern end.
 
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Toka Ngawhā (Split Apple Rock)

Split Apple Rock (Toka Ngawhā) is a natural ‘rockstar’—stealing the spotlight as one of our region’s most iconic and most snapped landmarks.
 
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Tonga Arches

The Tonga Arches have become an Abel Tasman National Park icon, and it’s easy to see why.
 
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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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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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blurry placeholderAll inclusive, lodge-based trips in Abel Tasman National Park.
25% off deal available

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