Top 5 Activities in Nelson
Nelson is city close to the center of New Zealand and lies at the shore of Tasman Bay. Tasman Bay is located at the northern end of the South Island, and is the administrative centre of the Nelson region.Nelson is a center for arts and crafts. Each year, it hosts popular events such as the Nelson Arts Festival.
Nelson was named in honor of Admiral Horatio Nelson who defeated both the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. And after scrutinizing many of the roads and public areas, you will notice that they are named after people and ships which are associated with the Battle of Trafalgar.
1. Happy Valley Adventures
Nelson’s major attraction. An all in one perfect package that will surely make your day.
15 minutes from Nelson City, you can enjoy one of the greatly popular 4-Wheel Motorbike adventures, ride your own bike or be a passenger on one of the fully-guided tours that ranges from 1 ½ - 3 hours. Ride across the river, through native forests and along hillside trails for appalling views of the neighboring bays.
Experience the Skywire flying-fox ride. It is the longest flying-fox in the world. Fly across a 1.6 kilometer forest valley at speeds up to 100km/hr.
Other available activities are the Tour of Discovery, the peaceful Horse Trek, the Paintball games, the Argo fun rides and having a trip to the Cafes.
2. Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith
Witness with your own eyes the craftsmanship of the jewelers in Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith.
The Jens Hansen Gold and Silversmith is a special place to have your jewelries made. Since 1968, they have been making jewelries with uncompromising beauty.
They make diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, dress rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches and silverware that offer pure contemporary lines and sculptural elegance that have become their trademark.
And the special part is that, all the jewelries they make are handcrafted and their designs are original.
3. World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum
Something that Nelsonians are definitely proud of. The World of Wearable Art and Classic Cars Museum is truly an iconic “must see” when visiting Nelson. A world class collection of classic cars can be viewed alongside incredible wearable works of art from all around the globe.
Gape at the astonishing exotic gowns that are made from the most amazing materials. Gawk at the excellent Classic Car Collection —with over 50 different vintage cars and motorbikes, all in superb conditions. There is also an Art Gallery that display and feature local painters.
4. New Zealand Nature Tours
Travel across Nelson, Marlborough, and the West Coast with a business class comfort. The Tour is ideal for nature lovers, wine lovers, and art lovers.
Experience the best of National Parks in an intimate way —without the bustling crowd. Meet the personalities of wine making and taste their delightful products. Absorb the beauty of the scenery and be inspired in every pixel of the natural picture.
5. Milcrest Estate
One of the proofs of Nelson for being on top in wine making business
The wine region in Nelson is famous for its stunning, award winning, and aromatic style wines— like Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtztramminer, and Riesling varieties.
Established in 2006, Milcrest Estate is a small, boutique vineyard, privately owned by Terry Milton and Christine Cook. It is situated in Hope, Nelson, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island.
Visit Milcrest Estate and be spoilt by the brilliant hosts that will absolutely make your visit a very unforgettable one.
