Nelson Parks, Parks to Visit on Nelson Vacations

The big drive west | Mar 03 07'

"Playground is massive"

A big driving day.  We get up early and head for the Waikoropupa Springs.  It was nice to get out and do some walking, even if only for a... Continue reading »

Nelson | Mar 16 07'

"Luckily I was paired with this strong German guy who was an expert kayaker so I didn't bash into any rocks."

We started our trip by flying from Auckland to Nelson, a town of about 70,000 on the north part of the south island.  There's an artsy flavor... Continue reading »

Nelson | Jan 19 07'

"Saturday night in Nelson.."

The West Coast proved even more that it rains, alot, as we drove north to our next stop. It rained the entire time and made us even more grateful o... Continue reading »

South Island: Nelson | Aug 16 07'

    We took the ferry to the South Island, it was about three hours but the ferry is nice, we were able to watch movi... Continue reading »

Cathy Treking! | Aug 11 06'

Day 20-21:We flew into Nelson over beautiful wooded mountain islands as we transitioned from the North Island to the South Island. The weather is... Continue reading »

New Zealand - Kayaking the Abel Tasman | Dec 09 06'

"Abel seamen"

Not satisfied with our cycling and walking, and still conscious of our enlarged love handles after 3 months in Australia (good to know the Sydney i... Continue reading »

Adventure #4: Sea Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park | Feb 23 06'

"Gorgeous. Breathtaking. Paradise."

After sailing quite fast through Wellington and Picton, Tal and I were hoping for a place we could rest for a little while in, and when we finally... Continue reading »

Hiking our butts off in Abel Tasman NP | Nov 05 06'

"The hike turned out to be more tiring than anticipated, and by mile 10 we were pooped"

Abel Tasman National Park is situated on the very north end of the South Island, and is known for it's fantastic white sand beaches and seal coloni... Continue reading »

Last few days in South Island: Abel Tasman at last! | Sep 13 07'

Having exhausted ourselves on the Queen Charlotte Track, we decided that a couple of days exploring the northernmost reaches of the South Island wo... Continue reading »

Treking and kayaking on the South Island | Mar 25 08'

Hi all,The 3 hour boat ride from Wellington to Picton was beautiful – weaving in and out of the Queen Charlotte Sounds and its luscious green hills... Continue reading »