The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Nelson, South Island

We are a mobile Kitesurfing and SUP school based in Nelson the sunshine capital of NZ. We offer Lessons, Hire, Sales and good advice. Kitescool is the regions original Kitesurfing school, we know the local conditions and beaches better than anyone! Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kite Boarding are a lot of fun...Come and take advantage of Nelson amazing beaches and constant winds! Let our team of internationally qualified instructors get you up and riding.

Cable Bay Shooting adventures We offer shooting fun from kids birthday parties to large corporate groups My Package deal offers .22 target shooting to get your eye in. Then try the dueling tree witch is a shooting race between two shooters at a time knocking over and spinning around steel targets Then try clay bird shotgun shooting on flying clays AR 15 Rifle shooting hitting steel gongs at 400+ meters Then try our 308 caliber sniper rifle on our long range steel targets All this for around $60 a person depending on group size

We specialise in creating luxury, tailored and unique helicopter tours in and around the top of New Zealand's South Island. We offer helicopter charter services and customised tours to some of the country’s most stunning remote locations – there is no better view of New Zealand than from the skies. Whether you’re looking for a corporate event, an active adventure or a romantic escape – anything is possible with Helicopters Nelson. Your comfort and safety are paramount to us. Our professional pilots have a wealth of experience and local knowledge. We primarily fly from our base at Nelson Airport but often fly in and out of lodges, venues or private properties nation wide. Established over 30 years ago, Helicopters Nelson has evolved into a well-known and respected aviation company. Helicopters Nelson is now owned and operated by the Darling family, a passionate aviation family with over thirty years experience.

Gourmet Guided Walks on the Heaphy Track and in the Nelson Lakes and Abel Tasman National Parks

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.

Wind karting at its best on our purpose built track Fun for all ages 8 years and up Side kart to take the little ones Human Foosball for team building Mini pro Segways

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.

Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough helicopter flights, charters and transfer services. Explore the top of New Zealand’s South Island by helicopter in luxury and comfort with affordable rates. Choose from one of our pre-made packages or have us design a bespoke itinerary to help make your dream tour a reality. We have extensive local knowledge and can advise on flight times, food and accommodation options, and the best touchdown spots to enjoy the wilderness. Our luxury Eurocopter can fly lower than a plane and get you to get you to the most pristine and untouched places. You’ll enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the picturesque mountains, coastlines and islands that make New Zealand's Top of the South such a world-class destination. We offer lodge transfers—including the Abel Tasman National Park and Marlborough Sounds, fishing drop-offs and pick-ups, Lord of the Rings tours, heli-skiing, heli-mountainbiking, and more.

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

"Get the dirt on mountain biking in and around a Nelson, New Zealand!" Imagine if you would, a dream mountain bike destination, somewhere with a massive variety of world-class trails, an information centre where helpful people who are passionate about mountain biking will assist you to figure out the best trails for your abilities, maps and guide books are available, there is a wide range of options for shuttles and guided trips too, a workshop to fix your bike quickly and efficiently or to build you a custom dream bike, plus bike rentals, bike washing facilities, coffee, snacks and food, showers so you can clean up after your ride, and a great bar to relax in afterwards — all right there in one central hub with lots of parking. Sounds like the impossible dream, doesn’t it? Except that it isn’t impossible. Gravity Nelson has created just such a “virtual” hub right in the center of Nelson at 53 Bridge Street, behind the Westpac in the Pocket Park alongside the food carts. Gravity’s hub includes: Central access to Nelson’s fantastic world famous mountain biking trails. These trails recently earned an IMBA GOLD Level rating, Nelson city is at the center of them all. A pleasant 4km flat ride to some of the best riding in Nelson: the Codgers and Sharlands trail areas, the scenic Dunn Mountain loop, plus the Grampians for some old school fun. A full workshop for maintenance, repairs, and custom bike builds. A mountain bike rental fleet of high-end Santa Cruz Bronsons, plus access to a fleet of Avanti Torrents. Coffee, snacks, energy bars and gels, plus other ride supplies. Free bike wash facilities. Extensive parking in the Wakatu car park. Pay showers in nearby Montgomery Square. More great food from the wonderful food trucks in the Pocket Park. Guide books, maps and free advice about the best trails to ride. Shuttle services, guided tours, and coaching packages. Nelson Mountain Bike Club memberships and trail permits, plus information about how to donate to the trail builders around Nelson. A 100m walk to the Craft Brew Depot on the other side of the Wakatu car park for a relaxing pint afterwards. It’s all right here, come on down!