Things to do in the nelson region ..

Some ideas for short/long/day trips to do in and around nelson with young kids.

• nelson -> westport -> punakaiki -> glacier (south west coast) and/or karamea (north west coast)
• nelson -> kaikoura -> christchurch -> hanmer springs -> nelson
• nelson -> picton -> wellingon (ferry ride) -> picton -> nelson

some shorter overnight trips are:

• nelson lakes
• golden bay
• marlborough sounds / queen charlotte track
• french pass / pelorus sounds / d'urville island
• blenheim and wine country
• abel tasman national park

day trips around nelson:

• cable bay
• mapua
• kaiteriteri
• moutere valley vineyards
• havelock mussel tour

Other things to do around nelson during the day

• nelson city saturday market
• motueka sunday market
• richmond aquatic center
• hike to center of new zealand
• tahunanui beach
• isel park / washbourn gardens / queen gardens
• hike to center of nz
• grampians hike
• nelson pool
• natureland
• rock climbing gym
• chipmunks
• nelson library
• roller skating rink