Nelson Tasman is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, from pristine forests, sun-drenched sands of Golden Bay and wonderfully clear waters of New Zealand’s largest freshwater springs at Takaka to the amazing rugged mountains.

Here you find many working artists and galleries showing traditional and contemporary Māori art. Visit their studios, explore the weekend craft markets, taste the delicious locally made artisan products

Visit  Te Waikoropupu Springs, the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere. Or take a tour of the 35km Farewell Spit, home to a vast bird sanctuary and various other wildlife. Opt for a tour that also includes a visit to Cape Farewell, the South Island’s most northerly point. Here you’ll get to enjoy stunning scenic views from the lighthouse and spot seals basking on the rocks below. 

Or just relax… Sit in the sun, sip a wine from one of the local vineyards, and dine on the famous Nelson Bay scallops.