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Nelson/Marlborough New Zealand


Nelson/Marlborough New Zealand
The Marlborough and Nelson region, at the top of the South Island, has a diverse palette of natural resources, offering a popular destination for tourists. The Marlborough Sounds is really paradise: fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking and relaxation are all on the menu. Do not forget to book your accommodation in advance (especially in January and February). The mild climate of the Nelson region is ideal for the production of fine wine. Arts and crafts, fine dining, outdoor activities, and beautiful beaches are all features of this region.
Travel guides for Nelson/Marlborough: guide, nelsontasman.nz
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What to do in Nelson/Marlborough

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Wine Tours by Bike    4.7 KM Blenheim
Fully supported bike hire for tours around the Marlborough Vineyards. Enjoy flat easy cycling on quiet roads while sampling the superb wines of the region. From our base in the centre of the vineyards there are approximately 30 wineries to explore, all within a 5 -10km radius. Our bikes are available on half or full day hire, which includes helmets, water bottles, pannier bags...
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Fly-fishing with Boris Cech - NZPFGA member    1.6 KM Lake Rotoiti
An established guiding service (est. 1990) with a dedicated guide who is passionate about providing an exceptional New Zealand fly-fishing experience. Our base is situated adjacent to the Nelson Lakes National Park (100kms south of Nelson) - fishing 25 local rivers - access either by 4WD vehicle or helicopter. Wilderness overnight campouts - the ultimate NZ fly fishing adventure.
Abel Tasman sea kayaking tours    14.1 KM Motueka
Guided tours and freedom rentals in the Abel Tasman National park near Nelson, New Zealand. 1-5 day tours fully catered or self catered. One way kayak and walk options possible. Visit the famous fur seal colony, experience camping in the waterfront Department of Conservation areas along the route.
Awatea Tasman Bay Boutique Accommodation    4.4 KM Motueka
Come and explore the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park and stay in boutique accommodation with amazing views at Awatea Tasman Bay.
Abel Tasman    5.4 KM Motueka
On this Abel Tasman National Park combination tour you’ll experience the best of what the area has to offer. Take a cruise, enjoy the beaches and wildlife and go for a walk through some of the stunning forests. Choose from 3 different program options.
Gardens of the World    17.5 KM Nelson
A six acre garden, open to the public from 10am till dusk all year round. It is in its 15th growing season now, and is looking very established. The Garden is a dream come true, a dream to give enjoyment in a touch of paradise, to conserve unusual plants in a world where there is so much destruction. A great place for families, groups, picnics and events. A must see venue.
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Natural Encounters Guided Walks1.4 KM Picton
WINTER RATES,1 - 4 day all inclusive guided walks on New Zealand's premier trail, The Queen Charlotte Track. Luxury accommodation, fine dining and spectacular scenery awaits. Includes luggage transfers, all meals and accommodation, informative local guides, optional sea kayaking and hotel transfers. Perfect for couples where one may wish to walk while the other travels to each lodge by water taxi.
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Queen Charlotte Wilderness Park    36.4 KM Picton
Queen Charlotte Wilderness Park is a boat only reachable peninsula in the Outer Queen Charlotte Sound. There a visitor can experience the joy of living in harmony with nature to which the Park is now dedicated as well as enjoy the many activities that we have available.
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Beachcomber Cruises Picton0.7 KM Picton
Beachcomber Cruises Picton are the Marlborough Sounds cruise transport and Queen Charlotte Track specialists. Family owned and operated we are also the operators of the famous Magic Mail Run, the only NZ post licensed delivery service in the Queen Charlotte Sound. We offer sightseeing cruises, Queen Charlotte Track transfers, one day and multi day cruise and walk packages as well as Marlborough Sounds lodge transfers. Open for business 364 days of the year from the Picton waterfront.
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Current and upcoming events in Nelson/Marlborough

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    0.9 KM Nelson
Join us for this week's Lunchtime Concert. Concert pianist Richard Mapp joins the Autumn Series. Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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    2.4 KM Motueka
The programme has woven together six pairs of Chinese and New Zealand piano works, each linked by shared themes. From the innocence of children to the majesty of nature, from songs that sing of the heart to the energetic dance of sonatinas, he ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Chanel Arts Centre - Motueka, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 2.4 KM from Motueka
    0.6 KM Blenheim
Nikolai Saratovsky is an internationally acclaimed Russian concert pianist with an extraordinary repertoire. Mary Gow, organiser of the Mulled Wine Concerts discovered Saratovsky in 2018 when he played in Brussels as a young pianist after succeeding ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.6 KM from Blenheim
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    0.9 KM Nelson
Join us for this week's Lunchtime Concert. Nelson Youth Choir starts the Winter Series. Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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    0.9 KM Nelson
Come along and enjoy an afternoon of music with the NCMA Adult Orchestras at our Mid-Year Concert! You can even purchase a ticket that includes a hot drink and a yummy slice! This fun and varied programme includes classic Scottish and Welsh ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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    0.9 KM Nelson
“A Cappella for Winter” Chroma Chamber Choir is a small Nelson-based choir whose members love choral singing and enjoy offering interesting and challenging music to Nelson music lovers. Chroma performs a cappella and accompanied ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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    0.6 KM Blenheim
Raising funds for Breast Cancer Research, Pink Rhythm & Groove is a fun concert where Marlborough Brass hosts Bras & Brass, a band of mainly female brass and percussionist from across New Zealand. Playing familiar and entertaining music and ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.6 KM from Blenheim
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    0.9 KM Nelson
Te Moana Trio Concert ?Across Oceans and Rhythms? Anthony Ferner (flute), James Donaldson (cello) & Kyoko Takashima (piano) * Trio by Ned Rorem * Island Songs by John Psathas * Trio by Nikolai Kapustin
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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    0.6 KM Nelson
The Top of the South Gangshow is a fun filled variety show for the whole family. It is the 5th show put on by Scouts and Guides from Nelson and Marlborough. Performers are Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Leaders, Girl Guides and Girl Guide ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Theatre Royal Nelson - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.6 KM from Nelson
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    0.9 KM Nelson
Join us for this week's lunchtime concert. Concert pianist Kyoko Takashima joins the Winter Series. Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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    0.9 KM Nelson
Join us for this week's lunchtime concert. NCMA's youth string group - Schola Musica Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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    0.9 KM Nelson
Enjoy a delightful programme of music by Mozart in the company of members of the Nelson Symphony Orchestra and fortepianist/conductor Andrew Ward. This concert will attempt to evoke the atmosphere of late eighteenth-century Vienna, through the use ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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    0.6 KM Blenheim
Join Echoes of Pink Floyd as they pay tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time and celebrate 60 years of Pink Floyd's enduring legacy. Iconic British rock band, Pink Floyd left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring generations with ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: ASB Theatre Marlborough - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.6 KM from Blenheim
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    1.6 KM Nelson
One of the great folk artists of the last two decades in New Zealand, multi award-winning songwriter Bob McNeill brings his acclaimed new album TWELVE DREAMS OF THE RIVER to an intimate concert at Fairfield House. Bob McNeill is one of New ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Fairfield House - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 1.6 KM from Nelson
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    0.7 KM Murchison
One of the great folk artists of the last two decades in New Zealand, multi award-winning songwriter Bob McNeill brings his acclaimed new album TWELVE DREAMS OF THE RIVER to an intimate concert at Murchison Theatre. Bob McNeill is one of New ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: The Murchison Theatre - Murchison, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.7 KM from Murchison

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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Nelson/Marlborough

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Havelock Holiday Park    0.6 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi   (Fees Apply)
 
Rsa Rsl Picton    0.6 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
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Blenheim Motorcamp And Back Packers    1.1 KM Blenheim
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
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Picton Holiday Park    1.2 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
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Kerr Bay Nelson Lakes National Park    1.3 KM Lake Rotoiti
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
West Bay Nelson Lakes National Park    2.1 KM Lake Rotoiti
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Nelson City Carpark 230 Vanguard St2.2 KM Nelson
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
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Motueka Camping Ground Holiday Park    2.4 KM Motueka
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi   (Fees Apply)
 
Picton Ferry South Island Parklands Camp    3.3 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
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Kohaihai River Camp Karamea    3.4 KM Karamea
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park    3.8 KM Nelson
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi   (Fees Apply)
 
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Maitai Valley Motor Camp    4.2 KM Nelson
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
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Riverlands Roadhouse Blenheim Campers    6 KM Blenheim
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
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Picton Freeths Road Reserve Koromiko    6.3 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets   Free
 
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Owens River Recreational Reserve Murchison    6.8 KM Kawatiri
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Takaka Hill Uruwhenua Bridge Nelson Tasman    8.5 KM Takaka
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Mahau Sound Double Bay Beach    8.8 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   Free
 
Double Bay Marlborough Mahu Sound    9 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
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Nelson Lakes National Park    9.4 KM Kawatiri
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Lyell Gold Rush Town    10.7 KM Inangahua
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
Whites Bay Camping Spot    11.7 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
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Rarangi Camp Area Rarangi Beach    13.2 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
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Cobb River Free And Toilet Available13.8 KM Takaka
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Marah Marahau Old MacDonalds Farm Park    14.3 KM Motueka
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power   (Fees Apply)
 
Rai Valley Village Marlborough    16.3 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   Free
 
Pelorous Bridge Scenic Reserve    16.5 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Rai Valley Tavern Main Road Rai Valley    16.7 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Rai Valley Carluke Reserve Riverside16.8 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   Free
 
Totaranui Camp Base For Abel Tasman National Park    19.4 KM Takaka
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Awatere Valley Blairich Bridge Picnic Area    19.8 KM Blenheim
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers   Free
 
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Motueka River Valley Mclean Picnic Area    24.2 KM Motueka
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   Free
 
Seddonville Holiday Park    33.7 KM Inangahua
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Taimate Lake Elterwater    34.9 KM Blenheim
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers   Free
 
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Anatori River Free Camping Spot    43.9 KM Takaka
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free

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