10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Nelson That You Shouldn't Miss

Self-guided half day, full day and multi-day bike hire and tours on and around the Great Taste Cycle Trail. Explore vineyards, craft breweries, cafes, historic villages, beaches and beautiful rural landscapes in Nelson, the Craft Brewing Capital of NZ.

Kia Ora / Hi, Experience all the flavours of Nelson. Enjoy wine, art,scenic, golf and Maori tours with the enthusiastic and experienced Bay Tours Nelson team. Let us give you the 'Perfect day out!'

We take small groups on guided kayak tours from Cable Bay Beach to explore of Nelson's hidden gems; the rugged coast of Pepin Island. Discover caves, birdlife, seals and dophins, just 20mins from Nelson central. Experience untapped New Zealand.

Kiwi Journeys offers top quality services in Nelson on Tasman's Great Taste Trail. With three convenient rental locations, Nelson (beside the I-site), Mapua Wharf & Kaiteriteri we offer day adventures you will remember forever. From specifically designed hybrid comfort bikes to mountain bikes and high end E bikes by Bosch . Our full range of rental equipment is ideal for the whole family. Specialising in * Itinerary planning & booking service * Independent & and guided tours * Luggage transfers * Accommodation & activity bookings * Transport * on trail support * Bike pickup & drop off * Mapua ferry service. Experience the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park or visit the world famous Abel Tasman National Park with Kiwi Journeys.

We here at Helibike Nelson are all about putting a big grin on your face. We cater for ALL levels of riders and offer a range of great experiences for groups, families or individuals who are looking for something different that will inspire and challenge you. Our trips range from beginner level scenic rides in some amazing places through to full on technical back county riding to challenge the most demanding. Whether we use our own legs, one of the vans , or a helicopter to get there is up to you, but however we do it you can be assured of a great ride in some of the world's best scenery in a relaxed and friendly group. We take pride in our safety systems and take all the appropriate safety equipment with us on all of our trips for your peace of mind. Come and experience mountain biking as it should be.

We specialise in wine tours and are genuine local craft beer enthusiasts based right here in sunny Nelson. Our tours take us as far away as Marlborough or you can explore Nelson Tasman in an easy fun filled afternoon. Our clients from around the world continue to stay in touch with us via social media and some are planning to come back for another visit. Going into our 13th year, we are very proud to be the company who took the risk to redefine the Nelson tour experience, raising the bar to produce a fun, flexible, relaxed and personalised style tour.

The only fully endorsed Surfing New Zealand approved Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) school in the top of the South Island, with a full range of boards available. Moana Paddle Nelson are located right on the beach in Tahunanui, Nelson, offering beach rentals, private and group SUP lessons, Paddleboard Yoga and Guided tours from qualified instructors. Guided Sea Kayak adventures to the historic Boulder Bank lighthouse and freedom kayak rentals from the beach. Warm waters, beautiful backdrop and the sunniest place in NZ make our little spot in paradise the perfect place to start your SUP journey or enjoy a relaxing sea kayak paddle with friends and family. LIVE LOVE PADDLE

Visit the home of New Zealand's best loved peanut butter. Smell our freshly roasted nuts as they tumble out of the roaster and make their way to The Peanut Squasher. See Pic's squirting into a jar that wends its way along rattling conveyors to the capping machines that automatically place and tighten Pic's famous star lids, to the labeller, a hi tech licker and placer that wraps the brown paper label around the jar. Watch as our team of white clad peanut butter makers tweak and nurse the gleaming stainless machines into making the world's finest peanut butter, load it into boxes, then wrap it on to pallets to be sent around NZ and around the world. And there's a very good cafe right in the building. Tours are at 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.30pm and the shop is open 8.00 to 4.00, and we are always happy to talk peanuts.

Immerse yourself in our pristine native forest with the fun of stalking dragons with bow and arrow. Reconnect with nature and yourself with this unique archery adventure. You will be trained by a certified archery coach on our target range and then guided along Nelson's cleanest stream through a stunning native forest into our unique forest archery range where Dragons and other lifelike game and fantasy targets await you. Learn about NZ wildlife and let your instincts take over as you put your new-found skills into action. No previous archery experience is needed and all gear is provided. We also offer custom team building and corporate events and you can play the archery team sport of Archery Battle, a mixture of Paintball, Archery and Dodge Ball. Bookings are required. Please check our website for availability and to book online or give us a call!

The Nelson Market is famous for its longevity and high quality of its stalls. For almost 40 years, market owner Nita Knight has worked hard to create a showcase of the best that the Nelson region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. The market is enhanced these days with a wide variety of food carts, making it a wonderful place to meet friends and share brunch or lunch while checking out the array of goods on offer at this truly iconic market.