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Nelson & Tasman

Golden Bay's spring landscapes, Nelson's collections and guided time on the Abel Tasman coast.

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Plan your visit

Golden Bay, Nelson city and the Abel Tasman coast deserve separate time. Match a coastal activity to its departure point, and keep a city museum option for a day when sea conditions change.

Confirm opening times, admission, accessibility and booking requirements directly. Experiences are suggestions, not live availability.

Local visitor information

Sources reviewed 2026-10-08. Conditions and services can change.

Nelson viewed from the Centre of New Zealand, New Zealand, photographed on location
Regional view: Nelson viewed from the Centre of New Zealand. Photo: Markus Koljonen (Dilaudid) / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Image credits