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Outdoors in Nelson

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around Nelson.

8 picks · 7 free · updated 14 October

Eat & drinkWalking toursNightlife
FreeGreat Taste TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa Links, Alternates and ServicesRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa - 06 Marlborough - b Anakiwa to Pelorus BridgeRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa - 06 Marlborough - c Pelorus Bridge to Hacket HuttRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeDun Mountain Trail - walkingRoute on OpenStreetMapFreePelorus TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeAirport Perimeter WalkwayRoute on OpenStreetMapMiyazu Japanese GardenNelson · ★ 4.4 on Google
What’s On NelsonEverything on in Nelson this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in Nelson?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Outdoors in Nelson, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Nelson?

Right now: Great Taste Trail, Te Araroa Links, Alternates and Services, Te Araroa - 06 Marlborough - b Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge and Te Araroa - 06 Marlborough - c Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hutt. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Great Taste Trail, Te Araroa Links, Alternates and Services, Te Araroa - 06 Marlborough - b Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge and Te Araroa - 06 Marlborough - c Pelorus Bridge to Hacket Hutt, and 3 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Nelson and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Nelson, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.