Nelson and Marlborough
Dec 24, 2015
Nelson and Marlborough
Key Themes
Home to three National Parks
Art and Crafts
Natural Coastal Experiences
Seafood and Sauvignon Blanc
Nelson
National Parks
Nelson
Nelson
300 full time artists: potters, painters, glass blowers, sculptors, carvers
World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars
Nelson
Marlborough
Marlborough - Award winning wine region
Marlborough Sounds
Cruise, sail, sea kayak, walk or fish
Spectacular waterways
Queen Charlotte walking track
Events
February: Wine Marlborough Festival
March: One Fly New Zealand
April: Classic Fighters Marlborough
Suggested Itinerary
5 Day 100% Pure Indulgence (self drive or small group)
Day 1
Arrive in Nelson. Visit World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars. Take an arts and craft trail and watch artists at work in their studios. Overnight in a country lodge and dine on fresh seafood.
Day 2
Kayak around some of New Zealand’s most spectacular shores or enjoy walking in the Abel Tasman National Park
Day 3
Depart Nelson for Picton. Take time to do a wine tour. This region is famous for its Seafood and Sauvignon Blanc….
Day 4
Enjoy a short walk on the Queen Charlotte Track. Return to Picton and drive to Blenheim (20 minutes) for wine tour in New Zealand’s largest wine region. Overnight in a boutique hotel.
Day 5
Take a Marlborough mussel tour before heading to Picton for ferry to Wellington or traveling South to Kaikoura and eventually Christchurch.
Suggested Itinerary (continued)
For more information on these regions:
Marlborough:
www.destinationmarlborough.com
Nelson:
www.nelsonnz.com