Things to do in Nelson, South Island: The Best Multi-day Tours

This Abel Tasman National Park adventure is a three-day / two-night self-guided cycle tour on the Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. Start your 1st day at 9am as you will cycle between three to five hours per day on a vehicle free trail with an easy to moderate gradient. During your ride you will be able to visit award winning wineries, craft breweries and cafés, you can sample local produce and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere of Mapua Wharf. 

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, All cycle equipment which includes trail comfort bike, helmet, repair kit, panniers, odometer and trail documentation, Luggage transfers (1 bag per person – limit 15kgs per bag), Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles – Discoverer Day, Bottled water, Transport: Kaiteriteri to Nelson, Mapua Ferry crossing, 2 nights Accommodation based on twin/double share, Luggage storage for excess luggage available if returning to Nelson after tour, Airport transfers

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Small Groups - Maximum 18 travellers per tour. NZ Family Owned since 1971 - Many NZ tour companies are Australian owned. Off the Beaten Track Destinations - where big coaches can't go. Flexibility - Time to add as many (or few) activities around the country as you like. Walking - For those who would like to, there are lots of short walks all over the country, your guides will help you find them. Kiwi Guides - Our guides are all passionate Kiwis who know the country like the back of their hands.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Private transportation, 20 Included Activities as per itinerary

Exclusions: Flights from your home country to New Zealand, Single Accommodation Supplement for Sole Room Use.

Arrive at Auckland Airport on Day 1, transfer to your accommodation and settle in. Visit the Waitomo Caves on Day 2 to marvel at shimmering glow worms. Set foot on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie sets on Day 3. Visit Taupo on Day 4 and Napier on Days 5-6 for a fun-filled wine-tasting afternoon. Continue your trip to Wellington on Days 7-8 with free time to explore the city. Arrive to Nelson on Days 9-10 for a relaxing sailing trip on the pristine waters of the Abel Tasman followed by a nature walk to Marahau along sandy beaches. Travel to Franz Josef on Days 11-12 and embark on a Glacier Valley Walk along the mighty Waiho River with spectacular views of the glacier (you will not walk directly on the ice). Reach Queenstown on Days 13-15 for a peaceful cruise through the dramatic and breathtaking Milford Sound and free time. Reach Christchurch on Day 16 for your last night. Your trip will come to an end on Day 17 with an airport drop-off.

Inclusions: Lunch, Auckland Airport Pick-up, Christchurch Airport Drop-off, All Coach Transportation as per Itinerary, 16 Nights Hostel, 3* or 4* Hotel Accommodation, Depending on Package:, 1N in Auckland, 2N in Rotorua, 1N in Taupo, 2N in Napier, 2N in Wellington, 2N in Nelson, 2N in Franz Josef, 3N Queenstown, 1N Christchurch, Waitomo Glowworm Caves Experience, Hobbiton Experience, Hawkes Bay Wine Tour, Abel Tasman by Land & Sea Experience, Franz Josef Glacier Valley Experience, Milford Sound Cruise Experience

Exclusions: Other Meals & Drinks, Transfers to/from bus stations and meeting points, Optional Activities, Personal Expenses, Tips for Guides, Travel Insurance

The linking of special short road trips allows you to relax and take in more of the uniqueness of New Zealand. Having existing planned routes by a born local who understands that having custom options that can be tweaked to suit rather than a set plan creates a more flexible holiday. The hot spots of New Zealand can then be interspersed with out of the way places that you may never have heard of or knew existed. New Zealand is a place of wonder and every hour the scenery changes to something more spectacular. Queenstown is a great stopping spot with so much to do and flying home is easy.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Bottled water daily

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South Island Delights Road Trips have been created to encompass the whole of the South Island of New Zealand. To link together the itineraries for the number of days you wish to tour. Just one Road Trip link of 3 or 7 days, why not extend your journey to 14 days and add some exciting regions of our beautiful South Island. Flights from Auckland and Wellington arrive to and depart from Blenheim airport for your Top of the South round trip of 5 days. If you choose to travel the East Coast to Christchurch or inland to Queenstown and Milford Sound, flights returning to Wellington and Auckland are available. Your chauffeur guide will provide a custom plan from the provided itinerary just for you to ensure you see the very best the South Island can offer in hot spots and route convenience so every minute is a new experience. Marlborough is such a draw card for being the largest wine region of New Zealand and a wonderful starting point and a must to include. Locals come and discover NZ.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Glass of wine with dinners

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