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