MARLBOROUGH & NELSON TASMAN Awaroa Estuary, Abel Tasman © Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi
Walking Must-Do’s of Marlborough & Nelson Tasman WALKS 1
WAINUI FALLS TRACK
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ABEL TASMAN COAST TRACK
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TĀKAKA HILL WALKWAY
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HEAPHY TRACK
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QUEEN CHARLOTTE TRACK
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LAKE CHALICE HUT WALK
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LAKE ROTOITI CIRCUIT
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SPEARGRASS TRACK
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HIGHLIGHTS • Nature astounds here. From the Sounds to the unbelievable colour and clarity of Te Waikoropupū Springs, it’s like nowhere else on Earth.
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• Nelson Lakes National Park hosts the startling lakes of Rotoiti and Rotoroa, the area’s largest.
• In Kahurangi National Park’s Marble Mountains, water has dissolved the stone to create a labyrinth of explorable caves.
• Blenheim is the region’s cultural heart, jampacked with must-see sights such as Ōmaka Aviation Heritage Centre, Ōmaka Classic Cars and the Marlborough Museum.
• Picton’s pretty marina is flush with boats bobbing on blue water.
• In Havelock, the mussel capital, crustaceans travel straight from the ocean to your plate.
• The Marlborough Wine Trail is the easiest way to sample the region’s famous wine. • Farewell Spit is one of the largest natural sandbars in the world. • Foodies love the gourmet delights in these parts: wine, craft beer and fresh seafood. • Pic’s Peanut Butter World has a home in Nelson and offers free factory tours to all its devoted peanut butter fans.
