MARLBOROUGH & NELSON TASMAN Abel Tasman © Lightstyle
Walking Must-Do’s of Marlborough & Nelson Tasman
DON’T MISS • Explore Ngārua Caves crammed with stalactites. Located in the Tākaka Hill range.
• Nelson Lakes National Park hosts the startling lakes – Rotoiti and Rotoroa.
• In Havelock, the mussel capital, kai moana travels straight from the ocean to your plate.
• Picton’s pretty marina is flush with boats bobbing on blue water.
• Pic’s Peanut Butter World has a home in Nelson and offers free factory tours to devoted peanut butter fans. While in Nelson, say hello to meerkats at Natureland.
• The Marlborough Wine Trail is the easiest way to sample the region’s famous wine.
• Blenheim is jam-packed with must-see sights such as Ōmaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Ōmaka Classic Cars and the Marlborough Museum.
• Foodies love the gourmet delights in these parts: wine, craft beer and fresh seafood.
• Nature astounds here, from the Sounds to the unbelievable colour and clarity of Te Waikoropupū Springs. • See Kahurangi National Park’s Marble Mountains where water has dissolved the stone to create a labyrinth of explorable caves.
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• Farewell Spit is one of the largest natural sandbars in the world.
• Fish for your salmon dinner at Anatoki Salmon in Tākaka.
