Yachting trips can be arranged - either day sailing or extended excursions into the famous Abel Tasman National Park and Marlborough Sounds with their stunning coastlines.

Both helicopter charter services and fixed wing aircraft charters can take you to some of the most spectacular countryside in New Zealand, including Mount Owen where many of the Lord of the Rings scenes were filmed.

Nelson is unique in being located within an hour and a half of three incredibly diverse national parks.

Kahurangi National Park is 452,000 hectares of glaciated mountain ranges, native forest, lakes and amazing limestone landscapes.

Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's smallest and most prized national park at 22,350 hectares. It has the only coastal track of its kind in the country with beautiful golden sand beaches and turqoise waters. It takes three to five days to walk the full length. Exclusive kayaking trips can be arranged and will provide an unforgettable glimpse of New Zealand's spectacular coastline.

Nelson Lakes National Park (102,000 ha) is comprised of mainly beech forest and is home to many species of native birds. The township of St Arnaud is on the shores of Lake Rotoiti, and serves as the gateway to the track.

Brown trout fishing is synonymous with the Nelson region. Allow us to arrange a fishing trip in one of New Zealand's most spectacular areas. Our fishing guide has lived and guided in the area for 16 years and his knowledge of its ecology is extensive and fascinating.