The Nelson Tasman region has something for everyone. From amazing places to explore like being surrounding by three stunning National Parks, Abel Tasman National Park, Kahurangi National Park and the Nelson Lakes. To all types of activities, like a relaxing round of golf, wine and craft beer tours. art walks to biking adventures.
Nelson Golf Club
The Nelson Golf Club offers a superb 18-hole championship course, boasting stunning ocean views, undulating fairways and exceptional greens. The Club host several feature golf events each year including the Nelson Festival of Golf. The onsite Total Golf Pro shop caters for all your golfing needs.
Enjoy a refreshing drink or a bite to eat at the 19th Café & Bar.
Tahunanui Beach
Enjoy a walk or swim at Nelson’s almost famous Tahunanui Beach (voted one of New Zealand’s most beautiful City Beaches 2025). Tahunanui Beach is a great place for a swim in the warm waters of Tasman Bay. The beach is mostly shallow, ideally suited to most water sports, Make the most of Nelson’s warm sunny climate to enjoy the beach and surrounding attractions. Nelson Fun Park is right next door with Bumper Boats, Hydro Slide, Trampolines and Go-Karts.
Abel Tasman National Park
The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand’s smallest National park with access all year round. With inviting golden sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, undulating rock formations, and regenerated native forests with abundant native wildlife – all part of the spectacular scenery. The Park is an easily accessible coastal paradise.
There are many ways you can choose to explore the park, take it at your own pace enjoying the idyllic scenery or join in on one of the guided tours and learn more about the unique history of this extraordinary coastal paradise.
Nelson Lakes National Park
The Nelson Lakes National Park is truly an enchanting alpine paradise of rugged landscapes and peaks, regenerated forest and picturesque lakes.
Enjoy a leisurely day walk enjoying the golden sandy beaches or for the more adventurous, hikers can embark on an exquisite journey through Alpine landscapes, glacial lakes, undulating terrain through forest valleys and summit peaks with breath taking views. Also, fishing and swimming in the beautiful clear waters is popular.
Great Taste Trail
Tasman’s Great Taste Trail is a unique ride offering a wonderful taste of the Nelson Tasman area, from picturesque town to amazing coast lines. The trail incorporates Nelson City / Richmond to the coastlines of Rabbit Island, Mapua, Motueka & Kaiteriteri Beach with rural Tasman offering plenty more.
Photo: Virginia Woolf Photography
Pics Peanut Butter World
Welcome to the Home of Pic’s Peanut Butter World “where we make the good stuff”. Take a Tour of the factory learn about the history and enjoy tasting the spreads – “come see where it all began.” And even grab a bite at PC Eatery, the onsite cafe.
Photo: Bare Kiwi
Dining Nelson & Richmond
Nelson & Richmond is full of award-winning restaurants and bars showcasing a variety of cuisines using fresh local produce, and offering local and New Zealand wines and craft beers. Waterfront dining to alfresco dining in the City centre to wonderful local restaurants and cafés, there is something for everyone.