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Nelson

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Abel Tasman National Park

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Kaiteriteri

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Takaka

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Nelson Lakes National Park

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Saint Arnaud

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6,5,1

Collingwood

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Murchison

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Pro

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 The birds, beaches and colours 


Con

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 Slightly off the beaten track 


In a nutshell

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 Nice climate, interesting terrain, Great Place! 

 

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Nelson  

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments Nelson

 1 Review and 92 Opinions  Steer clear if you expect clean, ironed sheets. On turning bed down, we found un-ironed, and... 

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Saint Arnaud  

Flag Inn Alpine Lodge

 1 Review and 63 Opinions  The Alpine Lodge is hard to miss in St. Arnaud - the fact that it is the only Hotel there may have... 

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Murchison  

Nelson/Tasman  

West Bay and Kerr Bay Campgrounds, Lake Rotoiti: Sharing your tent with sandflies

West Bay and Kerr Bay Campgrounds, Lake Rotoiti: Sharing your tent with sandflies, Nelson/Tasman

 Kakapo2 Says:  I have stayed at the Buller campground at West Bay lately (Feb. 2013) when the DOC campground at Kerr Bay (St. Arnaud) was fully booked. Of course, we would... 

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Kakas, Bellbirds & Co. on Walks in Nelson Lakes NP

Kakas, Bellbirds & Co. on Walks in Nelson Lakes NP, Nelson/Tasman

 Kakapo2 Says:  The Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project has lead to a fascinating result: Birdlife is thriving in the beech forests around Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National... 

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Anatoki Lodge Motel, Takaka: An old-style charmer

Anatoki Lodge Motel, Takaka: An old-style charmer, Nelson/Tasman

 Kakapo2 Says:  As well as the Avalon Manor Motel in Motueka is no manor, this motel is no lodge as the name indicates, and it is not luxurios - as it also claims it is... 

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Avalon Manor Motels, Motueka: Not too far to walk to dinner

Avalon Manor Motels, Motueka: Not too far to walk to dinner, Nelson/Tasman

 Kakapo2 Says:  I have a problem with the words "luxury" and "luxurious" since living in New Zealand. Many things that are better than rubbish dumps are called "luxurious".Do... 

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Ship

Ship, Nelson/Tasman

 pepples46 Says:  you arrive from Wellington through the Cookstrait by Ferry..good luck with the weather through the strait....in Picton.whatever your transportation, hitch... 

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Golden Bay

Golden Bay, Nelson/Tasman

 pepples46 Says:  one of the most frequented places in the South Island....known for great Beaches,hiking the Abel Tasman Track.....and no worries about the weather.an... 

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Split Apple Rock and the Geology of Abel Tasman NP

Split Apple Rock and the Geology of Abel Tasman NP, Nelson/Tasman

 Kakapo2 Says:  After I had seen a photo of Split Apple Rock I absolutely wanted to see this obviously huge rock. On the photos and postcards you see a man in the V-shaped gap... 

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Seals and Seal Swim in Abel Tasman National Park

Seals and Seal Swim in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman

 Kakapo2 Says:  Tonga Island is the breeding island of the seals off the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park. The beaches of this island are made up of steep boulders with... 

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Pupu Springs

Pupu Springs, Nelson/Tasman

 vtveen Says:  Pupu Springs is New Zealand's largest freshwater spring (the official name is Waikoropupu Springs; in Maori waikoropupu means "bubbling water"). The water is... 

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Golden Bay and Wharariki Beach

Golden Bay and Wharariki Beach, Nelson/Tasman

 vtveen Says:  Leave Kaiteriteri to the north over a very scenic road to Takaka Hill. On your way to the top (972 m) panoramic views of both Tasman Bay and Golden Bay and... 

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Living Light Candles: candles with New Zealand nature and culture ....

Living Light Candles: candles with New Zealand nature and culture ...., Nelson/Tasman

 vtveen Says:  Of course you will find everywhere in the country tourist shops with candles, often even with candles made by Living Light Candles. But we found it appropriate... 

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Arts Unique: unique NZ-gifts

Arts Unique: unique NZ-gifts, Nelson/Tasman

 vtveen Says:  Just a couple of km's from Kaiteriteri is the little village of Marahau. Here 'at the end' of the world you may find this rather unique art gallery.Inside you... 

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