Nelson Family Vacations

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Family Trip Blogs

The big drive west | Mar 03 07'

by Travelling Family a female traveling as a family from London, on vacation in Nelson

"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 and Malborough | Feb 28 07'

by Travelling Family a female traveling as a family from London, on vacation in Nelson

"green lipped mussels"

We awake to find a lovely stream behind us. I study the guide books and formulate a plan for the next few days. Its hard to work out a... Continue reading »

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Abel Tasman National Park | Mar 01 07'

by Travelling Family a female traveling as a family from London, on vacation in Kaiteriteri

"The waters were warm and clear, and the beach long, quiet, golden, and just beautiful"

Our first real chance to look at our surroundings, and it seems like we have arrived in Paradise. The beach is golden sand, not too busy and... Continue reading »
Renwick | Dec 06 07'

by Bates' big trip a female traveling as a family from Shrewsbury, on vacation in Picton

"and a pukeko in a ponga tree... ?"

Next day we caught the bus over to Blenheim where we caught up with Carol and Mark Wilson, ex of Shrewsbury and parents to the boys’ best buddy Jos... Continue reading »
Abel Tasman N.P. | Nov 28 06'

by ClanWilliams a 33 year old female traveling as a family from Edinburgh, on vacation in Abel Tasman National Park

We arrived yesterday at Kaiteriteri, a gorgeous bay on the fringes of the Able Tasman National Park, emerald green waters ….I guess the photo speak... Continue reading »

Nelson Travel Experiences

Abel Tasman

After a very early rise we drove up to Motueka, where we checked in for our 1 day freedom kayak trip in Abel Tasman National Park.From th... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Jamie and Tal
Walking the Abel Tasman Coastal Path

So here we are in the South Island. Our ferry docked at 10pm so we drove to the nearest campsite to park up the van. Thank god we arrived... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Helen Pattison
Ready for a 13km hike!

We were pleasantly surprised by Paradiso, it was a very well laid out hostel and excellent value for money. Wouldn't recommend the soup (... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Bumpkins on Tour
South Island, New Zealand

Imagine if a brand new land rose from the depths of the ocean one day and appeared on the world map overnight. A pla... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Dan and Vic
Blenheim to Christchurch

Sunday 17 December 2006 – We were up early to drive to the airport which was not far. Our plane was quite small - only carries about 20 p... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Tony & Elizabeth