The Nelson/Tasman region has many beautiful places to explore including Tonga Island Marine Reserve, Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project and Farewell Spit and Puponga Farm Park.
The Motueka area encompasses Mt Richmond Forest Park, the southern part of Abel Tasman National Park, and the mountainous headwaters of the Karamea and Motueka rivers which form part of Kahurangi National Park.
St Arnaud is the gateway to Nelson Lakes National Park. You can walk to Lake Angelus or take the Travers Sabine Circuit.
Known for its stunning scenery and natural areas, the Golden Bay area, features a number of tracks including the Abel Tasman Inland Track. Farewell Spit and Puponga Farm Park are other area highlights.
An A-Z listing of Nelson/Tasman places to visit.
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From forest parks to scenic reserves, alpine areas to protected coasts, there are hundreds of special conservation places.
The West Coast boasts two kiwi sanctuaries, five national parks, two wilderness areas and a World Heritage area. Popular places to visit include Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole and Franz Josef Glacier.
Discover the places of Marlborough, including Molesworth Station, New Zealand's largest farm - and the steep native forest-covered mountain country of Mount Richmond Forest Park.
Learn about Lake Sumner Forest Park, the St James Conservation Area and other popular places to visit in the Canterbury region.
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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Have your say on conservation in your community
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
