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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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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Current and upcoming events in Nelson/Marlborough

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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
    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
    14.5 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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    12.4 KM Blenheim
The Framingham Harvest Concert is back! 2025 marks the twelfth year that Framingham plays host to top musicians. YURT PARTY are known for their electrifying blend of Balkan, Latin, and Dub, Yurt Party will have you dancing non-stop with their ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Framingham Wines - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 12.4 KM from Blenheim
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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
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
Join us this year as we Celebrate The Eagles Greatest Hits live in Concert. A two hour performance of songs that defined an era: - Take it to the limit - Desperado - Lyin' Eyes - and the world famous Hotel California A six-piece band lead ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: ASB Theatre Marlborough - Blenheim, Marlborough   Distance: 0.5 KM from Blenheim
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    0.6 KM Nelson
You’re invited to join the Creedence Clearwater Collective for a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as they celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Theatre Royal Nelson - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.6 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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    0.6 KM Nelson
Returning with a Full National Tour in 2025! Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Theatre Royal Nelson - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.6 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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    0.6 KM Nelson
Pick up some Good Vibrations at this unforgettable celebration dedicated to the music of The Beach Boys. For nearly 60 years, the Beach Boys have embodied summertime. Sun, surfing, the beach, pretty girls in bikinis, driving with the top down. ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Theatre Royal Nelson - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.6 KM from Nelson
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0.6 KM Nelson
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Theatre Royal Nelson - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.6 KM from Nelson
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    14.4 KM Nelson
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music! Featuring:? Karl Perigo Russell Dixon Marian Burns Charlotte West Kate Lineham ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Hope Community Church - Waimea, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 14.4 KM from Nelson
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    0.9 KM Nelson
Experience premier international and New Zealand musicians who share performance excellence with an equally passionate audience. Most of our artists stay for the full 10 days of more than 25 concerts, artist talks, masterclasses and events, thriving ...
Start Date:    End Date:    Venue: Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Nelson, Nelson / Tasman   Distance: 0.9 KM from Nelson
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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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