Top things to do in Nelson in Summer (Updated July 2026)

Nelson, New Zealand
Te Tau Ihu West Coast Wilderness
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Special Offer

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 120 minutes flight time over the Kahurangi National Park, The Wild West Coast, Abel Tasman National Park, Golden Bay...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
$5,956.31
$5,955.31

Heli-Picnic Alpine Lake Kahurangi National Park
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Special Offer

Approximately 60 minutes flight time over the Abel Tasman National Park and Kahurangi National Park. Two-way communication between you and your pilot 1 x Mountain...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
$3,236.72
$3,235.72

Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds D'Urville Island Indulgence - 'Catch and Dine'
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Special Offer

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 120 minutes flight time over Tasman Bay coastline, and D’Urville Island • Two-way communication between you and your pilot...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$6,458.43
$6,457.43

3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our...

3 daysHotel pickup offered
3 daysHotel pickup offered
3 days • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (2)
$1,149.63
$1,148.63

Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park
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Special Offer

Our fully catered boat charter ensures you are able to experience the most of the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park in one day and in...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
$2,645.89
$2,644.89

The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour
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Special Offer

Included in this adventure • Approximately 90 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 2...

2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
$3,978.64
$3,977.64

Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell
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Special Offer

Included in this adventure • Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
$2,767.90
$2,766.90

Heli-Scenic Nelson Mountain Adventure
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Special Offer

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 25 minutes flight time • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1 x mountain landing SIGHTS: •...

1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
$1,369.52
$1,368.52

Lord of the Rings Mt Owen, Exit from the Mines of Moria
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Special Offer

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 40 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1...

1 hour 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
$2,767.18
$2,766.18

Heli-Scenic Abel Tasman Experience
Special Offer
Special Offer

Included in this adventure • Approximately 50 minutes flight time cruising over the Abel Tasman National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot...

2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$2,282.33
$2,281.33

Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!
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Special Offer

Visit New Zealand’s only Tequila Farm – Kiwi Spirit Distillery specialise in unique spirits handcrafted from the purest homegrown ingredients including the only 100% Blue...

2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
$2,912.24
$2,911.24

Marlborough Sounds Scenic
Special Offer
Special Offer

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Marlborough Sounds • Two-way communication between you and your pilot SIGHTS: • Native...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
$3,012.70
$3,011.70

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise
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Special Offer

We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in style on our Vista Cruise. There's no need to go...

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (402)
$63.12
$62.12

Best Abel Tasman Day trip
Special Offer
Special Offer

Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day....

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (244)
$300.23
$299.23

Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park
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Special Offer

Treat yourself to the only scheduled Full Day sailing tour in New Zealand's coastal paradise - the Abel Tasman National Park.  Either chill out and...

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (85)
$161.09
$160.09

Cruise, Walk, and Sail in Abel Tasman National Park
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Special Offer

Explore the National Park with a morning water taxi, a short walk and an afternoon sail. Board your water taxi for 10.30 am departure from...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (35)
$122.40
$121.40

Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise
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Special Offer

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (88)
$345.84
$344.84

Golden Bay in a Day
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Special Offer

Golden Bay is truly a hiden gem providing lots of incredible surprises. Departing  your accommodation and the city we drive over the Waimea Plains in Tasman Bay...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
$247.69
$246.69

3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk
Special Offer
Special Offer

Walk, cruise and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our...

3 days
3 days
3 days
4.6 (8)
$1,007.63
$1,006.63

Wine Exposed Nelson Winery Tour
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Special Offer

Embark on Wine Exposed Nelson, a journey where every sip tells a story! Discover Nelson's vibrant wine culture across its three distinct sub-regions. Guided by...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
$231.50
$230.50

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