Enjoy meeting New Zealand natives and their exotic friends...

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Nelson

The warm sunny region offers a feast of activities for visitors. Three National Parks, fertile countryside, white sandy beaches and vibrant coastal towns make this a must visit on any travellers calendar. Take the water taxis to the beaches along the Abel Tasman, explore forest areas or rock stacks and enjoy the wildlife that basks along its coastline. For a quieter time indulge in a tour of the many artists in the region.

Day out from Takaka

9am - 9.15am	Travel from Takaka to Matuku Farm
9.15am - 11.30am	Discover Matuku Farm
11.30am - 11.40am	Travel to Tussix
11.40am - 12.40pm	Explore Tussix
12.40pm - 1pm	Return to Takaka
1pm onwards	Lunch and explore Takaka

Other activities to do in the region

Adventure & Activities - Enjoy the many mountain biking or cycling tracks, sea kayaking or one of the many walks or hikes in the three National Parks of Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes or Kahurangi.

Culture & Heritage - See how early settlers lived at Founders Park, Broadgreen House & South Street. Visit the Wakatu Marae. Enjoy wandering through the Nelson weekend market. Visit Te Waikorupupu Springs. Take time to visit Tasman Bay Roses in Motueka.

Arts & Crafts - The region is truely rich in creative arts. Visit one of the many galleries and studios and of course being the birth place of the World of Wearable (WOW) Arts, tour the WOW Art & Classic Car Museum.

Key Landmarks - As well as the three National Parks visitors love the experience of Farewell Spit and Grove Scenic Reserve.

For more information go to www.nelsonnz.com

Nelson to Motueka

10am - 10.15am	Travel to Thackwood
10.15am - 11.45am	Explore Thackwood
12.45pm - 1pm	Return to Nelson
1pm - 2.30pm	Lunch in Nelson
2.30pm - 2.45pm	Travel to Edenhouse
2.45pm - 4pm	Explore Edenhouse
4pm onwards	Stay a night at Edenhouse or return to Motueka

Other activities to do in the region

Adventure & Activities - Enjoy the many mountain biking or cycling tracks, sea kayaking or one of the many walks or hikes in the three National Parks of Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes or Kahurangi.

Arts & Crafts - The region is truly rich in creative arts. Visit one of the many galleries adn studios and of course being the birth place of the World of Wearable (WOW) Arts tour the WOW Art & Classic Car Museum.

Key Landmarks - Aswell as the three National Parks visitors love the experience of Farewell Spit and Grove Scenic Reserve.

For more information go to www.nelsonnz.com