Abel Tasman Coast: Scenic Boat Cruise & Optional WalksYou’ll cruise Abel Tasman’s coastline by boat with a local guide, spot fur seals lounging on offshore rocks, and pick between relaxing onboard or walking part of the famous Great Walk. With live commentary and flexible stops at golden beaches, you’ll catch moments—like that first glimpse of Split Apple Rock—that stick with you long after heading home.
Abel Tasman: Small Group Day Trip Cruise & Wildlife KayakYou’ll cruise Abel Tasman’s coast in a small group, spotting fur seals and penguins up close before kayaking or hiking through lush bush tracks like Pitt Head loop. Enjoy a relaxed platter lunch with fresh local ingredients and drinks on board as you soak up views from sheltered bays—there’s no rush here, just space to breathe and take it all in.
Nelson Skywire: 800m Zipline & Native Forest RideYou ride a 4km forest drive to a platform 300 metres up, then strap into a racing seat for a 12-minute dual-direction zipline that hits 100km/hr. The cable carries you 800 metres forward and backward, with scenic glide sections in between, finishing where you started. The whole experience, including the van journey and check-in, takes 1–1.5 hours from the base.Is it for me?Book this if you want a single, self-contained adrenaline experience without a full day's commitment — the 1–1.5 hour window from base to base and the fixed 10am–3pm schedule mean you can fit it around other plans in Nelson.
Abel Tasman: Water Taxi Hike & Gourmet Beach Lunch TourYou’ll ride a water taxi past seal-covered rocks and golden beaches before hiking lush trails in Abel Tasman with an expert local guide. Enjoy stories about Māori history, taste wild plants (if you’re brave), then relax over a fresh lunch right on Torrent Beach’s sand. Expect real moments—birdsong pauses, friendly nods from strangers—and leave feeling lighter somehow.
Abel Tasman: Full-Day Sailing Tour, Anchorage Beach LunchYou’ll board in Kaiteriteri and sail past fur seals and Split Apple Rock before landing at Anchorage Beach for lunch. Swim or wander, then catch the afternoon breeze home. Expect easy laughs with your local guide, the hush of open water, and time to really slow down—Abel Tasman’s pace gets under your skin.
Nelson City Walking Tour: Local Guides, Hidden GemsA 2–3 hour guided walking tour of Nelson, New Zealand, led by resident locals who show you the city's architecture, heritage sites and lesser-known landmarks. The route is flat and wheelchair accessible, covers sealed surfaces with ramp alternatives where steps exist, and includes a guide, sunscreen and a reusable eco cup with access to water refill stations along the way.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're walking Nelson solo or with one other person and want the city explained by someone who actually lives here—small groups mean the pace stays conversational and the guide can answer questions about the neighbourhoods you're moving through. The flat, sealed route works for anyone regardless of fitness level or mobility needs, so age or physical condition won't hold you back.
Nelson to Mapua cycling tour: Self-guided on Great Taste TrailA self-guided cycling tour from Nelson through Richmond to Mapua on New Zealand's Great Taste Trail, with grade-one (easy) riding over 3–4 hours of pedaling. You choose the pace and stops — the operator provides the bike, all gear, ferry passage and a return shuttle from Mapua. Moderate fitness is the baseline; children from age 6 can join, and eBike or trail bike options let you pick the ride that suits your legs.Is it for me?Book the eBike if you want to ride the full distance without worrying about fitness or leg fatigue; choose the trail bike if you prefer a traditional ride and have moderate cycling endurance. Either way, the self-guided format means you stop when you want—at a winery, a brewery, the peanut butter factory or just to take in the view—without a guide or group keeping pace.
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds: Catch and dine on D'Urville IslandA helicopter fishing and dining experience from Nelson that combines a scenic flight over the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman Bay with a mountain landing on D'Urville Island, where you fish and then dine on what you catch with local wine and beer. The full experience runs about five hours and includes the flight, the mountain landing, national park fees, and all food and beverages. Infants sit on an adult's lap; the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.Is it for me?Book this if you want to fish and eat your catch on the island itself—it's a full-morning commitment with a mountain landing, not a quick scenic flight.
