Hop Federation

Nelson Region


Pop in for tastings and fill a flagon to go at this teeny-weeny but terrific craft brewery. Pick of the ales is the Red IPA.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Nelson Region attractions

1. Motueka District Museum

2.25 MILES

Housed in an attractive 1913-built school building, this museum has a tiny but interesting collection of regional artefacts.

2. Ngarua Caves

6.46 MILES

Just below the summit of Takaka Hill are the Ngarua Caves, a rock-solid attraction, where you can see myriad subterranean delights including moa bones…

3. Cleopatra’s Pool

8.78 MILES

A short detour off the Abel Tasman Coast Track between Torrent Bay and Anchorage is Cleopatra's Pool, a beautiful natural rock pool and moss-lined slide.

4. North Head Lookout

10.73 MILES

Just south of the Falls River swing bridge there's a worthwhile detour to the North Head lookout across the Tasman Sea.

5. South Head Lookout

11.34 MILES

Just south of Bark Bay is one of the Abel Tasman's scenic highlights: the lookout at South Head.

6. Neudorf Vineyards

11.63 MILES

Sitting pretty in Upper Moutere, with views across the grapes to the mountains of Kahurangi National Park, bijou Neudorf produces gorgeous wines including…

7. Golden Bear Brewing Company

13.32 MILES

In Mapua village it won't be hard to sniff out the Golden Bear – a microbrewery with tons of stainless steel out back and a dozen or so brews out front…

8. Rawhiti Cave

15.06 MILES

The ultimate in geological eye-candy around these parts are the phytokarst features of Rawhiti Cave, a 15-minute drive from Takaka (reached via Motupipi,…