Activities in Nelson, New Zealand. Nelson, NZ Activities types include: Air, Helicopter & Balloon, Cruises, Sailing & Water, Cultural & Theme, Day Trips & Excursions, Family Friendly, Food, Wine & Nightlife, Heath & Beauty, Multi-day & Extended, Outdoor Activities, Shore Excursions.

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Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)

Helicopter Tour - Franz Josef - Starting from $350.00 per person

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes)
Explore the ice pinnacles and seracs of the magnificent Fox Glacier then fly by the sheer West faces of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman before descending back down the Fox Glacier after your snow landing. Your snow landing provides opportunities to photograph the panoramic and breathtaking scenery. (Be sure to check the departure point - this flight option only departs from our Fox Glacier Base. Reporting time 30 minutes prior... More...

Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise with Scenic Round-Trip Flight from Queenstown

Sightseeing Cruise - Te Anau - Starting from $515.00 per person

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the world, you’ll board your cruise and travel the length of the fiord out to Tasman Sea. Complete your journey with an unforgettable flight over the dramatic Southern Alps back to Queenstown. More...

Abel Tasman National Park Cruise and Forest Walk

Wildlife - Kaiteriteri - Starting from $92.00 per person

Enjoy the Abel Tasman National Park on a full-day of discovery. Experience an ultimate boat cruise around the national park with live commentary. Take a 10.5-km walk through some of the most stunning forests that New Zealand offers. You'll enjoy some time to relax at some beaches including Medlands and Anchorage and see some wildlife. More...

Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Queenstown

Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $240.00 per person

Discover Milford Sound on a full-day trip from Queenstown. You'll travel through beautiful Fiordland in a luxury coach with panoramic windows and take an unforgettable scenic cruise on majestic Milford Sound. More...

Horse Trek Bayview-South Side

Hiking - Walking - Nelson - Starting from $165.00 per person

The 2.5 hour horse treks offer a variety of terrain, forest and stunning views. Our most popular tour takes riders to the stunning Bayview lookout and includes light refreshments More...

Full-Day Abel Tasman Kayak and Walk

Kayaking - South Island - Starting from $240.00 per person

Paddle into the heart of Abel Tasman National Park on a full-day kayaking and trekking tour with a guide. Start with an included water-taxi ride from Marahau and see a seal colony in its natural environment. Your guide accompanies you beautiful beaches along the coastline and introduces you to the spectacular scenery of Abel Tasman before a return bus transfer to Motueka. More...

The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

Heli Hiking - Mount Cook Village - Starting from $585.00 per person

Combining two scenic flights this is a low fitness Tasman Glacier exploration for up to 2 hours ice time at approximately 1300 metres. Following your knowledgeable, professional, NZMGA trained Guide you will learn about and be in awe of New Zealand's big mountain country. This is Mother Nature at her finest and you will leave understanding why this area forms a part of the UNESCO Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

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The Heaphy Track - Heli Hike

Hiking - Walking - Nelson - Starting from $4952.00 per person

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 120 minutes flight time over the Kahurangi National Park and the Heaphy Track
• Two-way communication between you and your pilot
• 1 x Mountain landing
• Private guide
• Picnic lunch and local wine and beers are included
SIGHTS:
• The beautiful Heaphy Track
• Wharariki Beach
• Breathtaking mountain landscapes More...

Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch

Day Cruise - Picton - Starting from $262.00 per person

Experience 'The Ultimate Marlborough Day Out', on this full day, small group tour.
In the morning enjoy a scenic cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, aboard a catamaran and get to see the historic Ship Cove, where Captain Cook anchored way back in 1770. Returning to shore around 12.30pm, you will then be taken to a winery to have a single main course lunch with a glass of wine of your choice.
After lunch you will get to visit a couple more wineries with a chance to try some more of... More...

National Flexible Travel Pass - Auckland to Auckland Return

Adventure Tour - Auckland - Starting from $1325.00 per person

Be prepared to be blown away by the places you will go and the things you will do while travelling on our super fun Hop-on Hop-off Adventure Travel Network.

A Hop-on Hop-off Travel Pass is a great way to see New Zealand's impressive landscape. You will get access to stunning destinations, meet like-minded travelers, get great recommendations from your Driver Guide and best of all have total flexibility to hop-on or hop-off where ever you like along the route. This pass can be... More...

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The Old Bank - Apartment.

The Old Bank is situated in Murchison. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi....

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12 Day South Island Adrenalin Junkie Tour - Multi-day Tour - Christchurch. Starting from $2331.11 per person.

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