Activities in Nelson
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Double Decker Experience
The Double Decker Experience is a handy way to get around and see the sights too. The bus departs the Suburban Bus Lines/InterCity depot twice daily and loops in and around Nelson, passing (among other sights) Founders Park, Isel Park, the World of WearableArt Museum, Tahunanui Beach and Nelson's waterfront. Stay onboard for an entire circuit, or get off at an attraction on the morning loop, then jump back on the afternoon service.
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Happy Valley Adventures
Strap yourself onto a ‘skywire’ and soar through the air at Happy Valley Adventures, a 15-minute drive north-east along SH6. The 1.65km-long Skywire (a chairlift/flying-fox hybrid) dangles you up to 150m above the native forest; rides cost $85/55 per adult/child. Quad-bike tours start at $80/20 per driver/passenger for one-hour forest rides, and 2½-hour horse treks cost $95.
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Nelson Bonecarving
Artisic types will love Stephan’s bonecarving courses at Nelson Bonecarving. He’ll supply all materials, tools, instruction, encouragement and cups of tea (plus free pick-up/drop-off in town if needed); you supply inspiration and talent and you’ll emerge with your very own bone carving.
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Vertical Limits
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Cable Bay Kayaks
Four kilometres down the road from Happy Valley Adventures is Cable Bay Kayaks, offering guided sea-kayaking trips (half-/full-day from $85/135) exploring the local coastline and marine life.
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Stonehurst Farm Horse Treks
On solid ground, Stonehurst Farm Horse Treks, 22km south of town, offers kids’ pony rides, one-hour farm rides, 2½-hour sunset and ‘musterers’, and a half-day riverside ride.
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Stewarts Avanti Plus Nelson
You can hire a bike from Stewarts Avanti Plus Nelson. City and mountain bikes, plus touring bikes, repairs and equipment.
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Riverside Pool
For swimming, head to Tahunanui Beach, 5km south of town, or the Riverside Pool .
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Tasman Helicopters
A host of chopper flights and tours, including D’Urville Island, trout fishing, lunch tours and flights over Farewell Spit, and Kahurangi and Abel Tasman National Parks.
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Simply Wild
A swathe of half- to five-day active wilderness adventures: walking, mountain biking, sailing, caving, rafting and canoeing around Nelson’s national parks. Prices on application.
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Sail Nelson
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New Zealand Nature Tours
Wine, scenic and nature tours around Nelson, Marlborough, Golden Bay and the West Coast.
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Nelson Hang Gliding Adventures
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Kite Surf Nelson
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Kitescool
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JJ’s Quality Tours
Scenic, wine-focused and craft tours, plus a half-day brewery trail visiting four boutique breweries.
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Hang Gliding New Zealand
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Cat Sailing & Launch Charters
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Biking Nelson
Hit the hillside mountain-bike trails with Biking Nelson, which runs three-hour guided rides including equipment for $99, and hire half-/full day $40/60.
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Bay Tours
Nelson city, region, wine, food and art tours. The full-day scenic tour includes a visit to Kaiteriteri and a cruise in Abel Tasman National Park.
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Nelson Paragliding
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Founders Brewery & Café
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Cumulus Paragliding
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Adventure Paragliding & Kiteboarding
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