NEW ZEALAND · NELSON TOURS
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 15 nelson tours earn their slot, each with its price, its rating and the detail that decides it.
Review of Abel Tasman’s 3-hour scenic cruise from Kaiteriteri, with golden beaches, fur seals, Split Apple Rock, commentary, tips, and value advice.
“Nice cruisey day. No pun intended. Staff were polite and helpful”
Cruise Abel Tasman’s golden bays, see seals and Split Apple Rock, then hike forest tracks with three walking routes to choose from.
“A great day out combining the cruise and walking part of the track. Cruise was informative and "to the minute" precise with timing. Walk was spectacular.”
Cruise Abel Tasman from Kaiteriteri to Split Apple Rock, Tonga Island, and scenic beach walks, with flexible options and live commentary.
“After endless sunny days, the day we went was cloudy and a little cooler. This did not in any way destroy our day. The trip along Abel Tasman National Park Coast was so beautiful. I have done many trips along the coast and into the park and it never disappoints.”
Review of The Family Cruiser in Abel Tasman, a small-group kayak trip to Split Apple Rock with caves, cormorants, and easy logistics.
“Absolutely worth doing. Adults and kids vote as fav thing on our whole trip. Brad was a wonderful guide.”
Sail Abel Tasman’s golden coast, spot seals, then walk from Anchorage Bay to Marahau on this value-packed 8-hour trip.
“The captain of the boat was friendly and knowledgeable. When boarding the boat you are asked to remove your shoes as you will be wadding in about 2 to 3 inches of water so dress accordingly. You are able to sit at the bow or the stern. We did the trip where you are dropped off at Anchorage and made the hike back to Marahau ( entry to Abel Tasman Nat'l Park). The hike takes you along a ridge by the shoreline and offers treks down to the beach in about four different parts of the hike. It took us about 3 1/2 hours which included 2 treks down to…”
Review of a small-group Abel Tasman day cruise from Kaiteriteri, with wildlife, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, lunch, and drinks.
“Captain Tim was the highlight of our excursion, very capable, kind, comfortable, fun yet very professional - in addition to - and of course - the stunning scenery, incredible views, a great boat cruise, delicious lunch, great service, entertaining and intriguing other guests in a preferred small group. Thank you for a wonderful day exploring Abel Tasman and more!”
Cable Bay Skywire in Nelson pairs a thrilling 100 km/h forest ride with scenic views, a guided park drive, and excellent value at $65.
“Great views. Not as scary as you'd expect. Worth it”
Ride Nelson’s Skywire through native forest at 100 km/h, with mountain views, a scenic 4WD climb, and practical tips for your visit.
“The adventure park was really far from Nelson city and despite the Viator website stating “ A pick-up can be arranged from central Nelson on request”, this was not the case. The sky wire it’s self was pretty fun but of the 90minutes listed for event duration, closer to 10 is spent on the sky wire itself.”
Review of Abel Tasman’s Kayak & Walk from Marahau, with coastal kayaking, beach lunch, forest trails, timing, price, and practical tips.
“Kajak tour is well prepared even for participants, who have never to do with this sport. The assistance given by the guieds is fantastic.”
Ride quad bikes through Nelson forest and farmland to Cable Bay lookouts, with expert instruction, scenic trails, and flexible tour lengths.
“It was an excellent afternoon on the quads, we had an absolute ball. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable and a great instructor Highly recommend”
Review of Abel Tasman’s cruise, Pitt Head walk, beach stop, and yacht sailing tour, with practical tips on timing, lunch, swimming, and value.
“Good captain/ guides (Inky and Claudia), beautiful area, good company, nice hike and sail! Highly recommend! Lynn”
Review of Nelson’s Abel Tasman hiking and cruise tour, with forest trails, golden beaches, lunch, small groups, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“My walking tour with Al was fantastic! It was great not having to worry about navigating Abel Tasman, getting to the correct ferries on time, etc. Al was so knowledgeable and shared really interesting details about the park, wildlife, and local culture. The views were stunning, this tour is a must-do for anyone traveling through the area!”
Sail Abel Tasman’s golden coast, spot fur seals, picnic at Anchorage Beach, and enjoy a relaxed full-day trip from Kaiteriteri.
“Loved our time sailing along the Abel Tasman coast. Marco was knowledgeable and entertaining. It's very apparent that he loves what he does and where he does it, which made for a great day. Would definitely recommend!!”
Cycle Nelson’s Great Taste Trail to Mapua with bikes, ferry, wineries, breweries, coastal views, and flexible self-guided exploring.
“Not great directions, 30 of the trip wasnt too scenic, and some of the path had been washed out. The staff was extremely nice.”
Paddle Abel Tasman at your own pace, visit Adele Island, find coastal caves, and enjoy a flexible one-day kayak adventure from Marahau.
“De dag begon met goede uitleg over het gebruik van de kajak. Het is fijn dat er een groot waterdicht opbergvak in de kajak zit. Ideaal voor een rugzak met lunch. Vervolgens werden we naar het water gebracht en na een kleine instructie mochten we volledig zelfstandig aan de gang. De kaart die we mee kregen was fijn om de weg te weten op het water. Leuke toevoeging was het zeehonden spotten.”
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