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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: marlborough.co.nz, nelsonnz.com
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What to do in Nelson/Marlborough

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Marlborough Elite Tours    7.8 KM Blenheim
Luxury, private wine tours in safety of a BMW with your own local fully licenced driver/guide. Enjoy Marlborough wines, visit wineries and meet the owners. Learn about our wine making. Transfers from/to Christchurch, Kaikoura, Nelson, Picton, Greymouth. Day tours to Kaikoura, Nelson and the Abel Tasman. Enquire from 1 to 33 people.
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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 Tours & Guided Walks/Accommodation    5.4 KM Motueka
Accommodation, and guided day walks into the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Accommodation, guided walk, and kayak packages available staying at our Riwaka Retreat near Motueka - including visiting our historic 'kiwi' bach in the Park. Small groups, local stories, friendly guides. Join one of our small groups or have your own guide on a personal guided walk.
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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Floatplane scenic flights in Marlborough Sounds,    0.5 KM Picton
Scenic flights in a floatplane covering all the Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman national park, Wellington and Nelson, landing and taking off the water is a thrill not to be missed , adda landing at a Hotel and have some lunch, fly back to Picton or stay the night.
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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 Picton    0.7 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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Natural Encounters Guided Walks    1.4 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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Cycle tours & Mountain Bike Adventures    6 KM Takaka
Escape Adventures is a full-service bike company based in beautiful Golden Bay. We offer mountain bike tours, bike hire and MTB shuttles on the Heaphy track, Rameka track and other Nelson and Golden Bay tracks along with cycle tours on the Nelson-Tasman Great Taste Trail.

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Current and upcoming events in Nelson/Marlborough

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    1.6 KM Nelson
A new East Meets West music fusion project tours Aotearoa in Spring, taking audiences on an exotic soundscape journey from Shimla in northern India to Dingle in west Kerry. And many locations in between! Featuring award winning artists Basant ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Fairfield House - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 1.6 KM from Nelson
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    0.5 KM Blenheim
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore! Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand. Far from being ‘just another cover band’, ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: ASB Theatre Marlborough - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.5 KM from Blenheim
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    0.2 KM Picton
A new East Meets West music fusion project tours Aotearoa in Spring, taking audiences on an exotic soundscape journey from Shimla in northern India to Dingle in west Kerry. And many locations in between! Featuring award winning artists Basant Madhur ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Picton Little Theatre - Picton, Marlborough   Distance: 0.2 KM from Picton
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    0.8 KM Nelson
Nelson Civic Choir with Music and Artistic Director Jason Balla present the annual ‘Joy to the World’ programme to kick-off the festive Christmas holiday season with two concerts at the Nelson Cathedral on Friday November 29th at 7pm and ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Cathedral - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.8 KM from Nelson
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0.5 KM Picton
This annual event is held the first Sunday in December - Sunday 1st December 2024. It is a fun family afternoon - Street Parade starts at 2.30pm from top end of High Street in front of the Picton Police Station. The parade is well supported from ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Picton Foreshore - Picton, Marlborough   Distance: 0.5 KM from Picton
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    11 KM Takaka
Gypsy Pickers live show at popular Molly B's restaurant and bar, Pohara, from 4pm. Free! Everyone welcome! Out on the big lawn if fine, or else in the covered patio. Gypsy pickers "Hot rhythms and feel-good music with the power of soul!" The ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Molly B's Restaurant & Bar - Golden Bay, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 11 KM from Takaka
    14.4 KM Nelson
In our biggest Christmas extravaganza ever, bubble over with excitement as we end the year with variety acts and special guests! Starring: Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Grant Winterburn And more to be announced! NZ Tour 13 Nov ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Hope Community Church - Waimea, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 14.4 KM from Nelson
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    0.5 KM Blenheim
From great arrangements of Gershwin and Wagner, to original works by legendary cellists, the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts cello faculty invite you to enjoy this diverse cello quartet programme. A chamber music concert not to be missed!
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Fidelio Cafe & Wine Bar - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.5 KM from Blenheim
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    1.5 KM Nelson
Whatever the violin plays, it always touches the heart. In this sparkling concert, the popular and versatile duo Cathy Irons (violin) and Dan Robertson (piano) team up with talented bassist, Theo Henderson (double bass) and Doug Brush (drums). ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: The Boathouse - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 1.5 KM from Nelson
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    19.2 KM Takaka
Whatever the violin plays, it always touches the heart. In this sparkling concert, the popular and versatile duo Cathy Irons (violin) and Dan Robertson (piano) team up with talented bassist, Theo Henderson (double bass) and Doug Brush (drums). ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Mussel Inn - Golden Bay, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 19.2 KM from Takaka
    4.5 KM Motueka
Whatever the violin plays, it always touches the heart. In this sparkling concert, the popular and versatile duo Cathy Irons (violin) and Dan Robertson (piano) team up with talented bassist, Theo Henderson (double bass) and Doug Brush (drums). ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Riverside Community Cultural Centre - Motueka, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 4.5 KM from Motueka
    0.8 KM Nelson
Join us for a magical concert season of holiday spirit as NBS Nelson City Brass and the Nelson Cathedral Choir come together for "Christmas at the Cathedral." Experience the timeless beauty of brass music and choral harmonies that are synonymous ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Christ Church Cathedral - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.8 KM from Nelson
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    0.1 KM Blenheim
Pure Events Marlborough are delighted to be bringing Christmas cheer to the centre of Boomtown once again with Marlborough District Councils Blenheim Christmas Parade! We are changing things up and that includes the date to Sat 14tTH DECEMBER to ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Blenheim CBD - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.1 KM from Blenheim
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    1.4 KM Blenheim
Marlborough's Iconic Free Family Friendly Christmas Event. An event guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit! Featuring the Christmas In The Park Children's Choir, Marlborough Concert Brass Band and more!
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Churchill Glade - Pollard Park, Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 1.4 KM from Blenheim
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    0.8 KM Blenheim
Musical Director Robert Tuckers leads the choir through a variety of Christmas songs and carols, some you will know and some you might not. Johnathan Berkahn, a composer and performer from Wellington will be accompanying the choir on the organ. Come ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Church of the Nativity - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.8 KM from Blenheim
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    1.5 KM Nelson
The South Island's Touring Legends, the Gypsy Pickers Bring Their Lively Show to the Boathouse, Nelson. Performing Their Popular Originals, Foot-stomping World Music, and Crowd-goes-wild Selection, for a Summer Celebration on Nelson’s Gorgeous ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: The Boathouse - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 1.5 KM from Nelson
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    14.5 KM Nelson
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs! Featuring: ??Susan Boland ? Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua ?Karl Perigo Marian ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Hope Community Church - Hope, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 14.5 KM from Nelson
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    0.3 KM Nelson
Gates open at 5 pm// Pre-show community entertainment begins at 5.30 pm // Trafalgar Park, Nelson Prices: Early bird adult $25 (until 3 January), full price adult $35, a child aged 5 – 15 years $9, a child under 5 FREE New Zealand ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Trafalgar Park - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.3 KM from Nelson
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    14.4 KM Nelson
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more! Featuring:? Russell Dixon Kate Lineham Rebecca Wright Matt Pike John Bayne Grant Winterburn ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Hope Community Church - Waimea, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 14.4 KM from Nelson
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    0.5 KM Blenheim
We invite you to join us for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: ASB Theatre Marlborough - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.5 KM from Blenheim
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    14.5 KM Nelson
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Marian Burns Ben Makisi Derek Hill Hank ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Hope Community Church - Hope, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 14.5 KM from Nelson
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    14.4 KM Nelson
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet. Featuring:? Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Ben Makisi Derek Hill Amanda Atlas Paul Carnegie-Jones? NZ ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Hope Community Church - Waimea, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 14.4 KM from Nelson
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Nelson/Marlborough

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Rsa Rsl Picton    0.5 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 Top 10 Holiday Park    1.2 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers, Shopping   (Fees Apply)
 
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Kerr Bay Nelson Lakes National Park    1.3 KM Lake Rotoiti
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
West Bay Nelson Lakes National Park    2 KM Lake Rotoiti
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Nelson City Carpark 230 Vanguard St    2.2 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)
 
Kohaihai River Camp Karamea    3.3 KM Karamea
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Picton Ferry South Island Parklands Camp    3.3 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park    3.7 KM Nelson
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (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    6.2 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)
 
Canvastown Hotel And Camp Ground    8.1 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   (Fees Apply)
 
Takaka Hill Uruwhenua Bridge Nelson Tasman    8.4 KM Takaka
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets   Free
 
Mahau Sound Double Bay Beach    8.7 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    9.3 KM Kawatiri
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Lyell Gold Rush Town    10.6 KM Inangahua
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets   (Fees Apply)
 
Whites Bay Camping Spot    11.6 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
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Rarangi Camp Area Rarangi Beach    13.1 KM Picton
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
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Cobb River Free And Toilet Available    13.8 KM Takaka
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: 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    16.2 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   Free
 
Pelorous Bridge Scenic Reserve    16.4 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Rai Valley Tavern Main Road Rai Valley    16.6 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers   (Fees Apply)
 
Rai Valley Carluke Reserve Riverside    16.7 KM Havelock
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry   Free
 
Totaranui Camp Base For Abel Tasman National Park    19.3 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    34.8 KM Blenheim
Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Showers   Free
 
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Anatori River Free Camping Spot    43.8 KM Takaka
Overnight campervan parking - No facilities   Free

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