How to get out Nelson (New Zealand)
Nelson is close (110 min drive, 50 min by fast boat) to the Abel Tasman National Park which offers sea kayaking and the 51 km Abel Tasman Coast Track (one of NZ's Great Walks ). Also see Tramping in New Zealand.
Visit the district museums in Collingwood, Motueka, Takaka and Murchison.
There is a terrific new Museum on the corner of Trafalgar and Hardy Streets that offers free admission to locals and by donation to outsiders that is open 7 days a week until 5PM. (Closed 25 Dec).
Go swimming in the river up the Maitai Valley or Lee River Valley! You can hitch hike up there if you don't have a car. Bring a sandwich and some water.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Nelson (New Zealand)
