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