Eco-Accommodation
The Nelson Region is one of the top destinations for travelers to New Zealand. Situated in the north-west corner of the South Island, it is surrounded by sheltering mountain ranges, resulting in a Mediterranean-type climate. In addition to the attractive weather – more sunshine hours than any other part of the country – it is the home of three of the best National Parks in the country and some of the finest beaches. The Department of Conservation (DOC) looks after these areas on behalf of the public. People who want to spend the night in any of the Parks will first have to contact DOC. Although there are plenty of tracks you can do on your own, it may be advantageous, and sometimes safer, to explore some of the area using the expertise and local knowledge of guides.
The links pages give access to information on tramping, kayaking, diving, sailing, paragliding, skydiving etc. You’ll soon notice that the Nelson deserves more than just a few days’ stay. There is quite a bit of beauty to take in, and some of these special moments can get lost if you are too pressed for time. This distance calculator may be useful if you are still preparing your itinerary.