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Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through …More

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Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through...

1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (203)
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$67
Quad Biking Adventure - Bayview Circuit

Our most popular quad bike tour - Explore over 14 km of beautiful native forest trails. Ride high to the hilltops, to spectacular coastal scenery, …More

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Quad Biking Adventure - Bayview Circuit

Our most popular quad bike tour - Explore over 14 km of beautiful native forest trails. Ride high to the hilltops, to spectacular coastal scenery,...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$113
Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Self-Guided Cycling Adventure

This full day self-guided cycle adventure takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail taking approximately 3 -4 hours of …More

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Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Self-Guided Cycling Adventure

This full day self-guided cycle adventure takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail taking approximately 3 -4 hours of...

4 to 7 hours • Free Cancellation
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$75
Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river. …More

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Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river....

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$81
Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

Treat yourself to the only scheduled Full Day sailing tour in New Zealand's coastal paradise - the Abel Tasman National Park.  Either chill out and …More

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Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

Treat yourself to the only scheduled Full Day sailing tour in New Zealand's coastal paradise - the Abel Tasman National Park.  Either chill out and...

7 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so …More

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Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$350
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our …More

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3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our...

3 days • Hotel pickup offered
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3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk

Walk, cruise and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our …More

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3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk

Walk, cruise and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our...

3 days
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3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

Discover the best of over 400 kilometers of exhilarating mountain bike trails in Nelson with a 3-Day Shuttle MTB Weekend. Tailored for groups of four …More

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3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

Discover the best of over 400 kilometers of exhilarating mountain bike trails in Nelson with a 3-Day Shuttle MTB Weekend. Tailored for groups of four...

3 days • Free Cancellation
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Private Half-Day MTB coaching instruction clinic

Enhance your mountain biking skills with personalized coaching in the stunning trails of Nelson, New Zealand. These Private Half-Day MTB Coaching Sessions cater to individuals …More

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Private Half-Day MTB coaching instruction clinic

Enhance your mountain biking skills with personalized coaching in the stunning trails of Nelson, New Zealand. These Private Half-Day MTB Coaching Sessions cater to individuals...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$64
Half Day Nelson Electric Mountain Bike Rental Adventure

Experience the thrill of Nelson’s renowned trails with a Half-Day Electric Mountain Bike Rental. Ideal for both beginners and advanced riders, this rental features premium …More

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Half Day Nelson Electric Mountain Bike Rental Adventure

Experience the thrill of Nelson’s renowned trails with a Half-Day Electric Mountain Bike Rental. Ideal for both beginners and advanced riders, this rental features premium...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$81
Abel Tasman Heli-Hike

DETAILS : Return flights from Nelson Airport Return road transfers from accommodation Two-way communication with pilot 1x landing Guided hiking tour of the Abel Tasman …More

Abel Tasman Heli-Hike

DETAILS : Return flights from Nelson Airport Return road transfers from accommodation Two-way communication with pilot 1x landing Guided hiking tour of the Abel Tasman...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Loved it!
New York City
Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks
review4ewe, Aug 2026
Loved it!
Great experience! 10/10 - would do it every weekend if I could, was scared at first to even hop on but it’s very fun and family friendly. Mud puddles were the highlight!
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Wonderful!
New York City
Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ
Amber_L, Aug 2026
Wonderful!
An amazing experience with great operators and in a gorgeous part of the world! We’d recommend this to anyone looking a for a great time.
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Nice adventure
New York City
Quad Biking Adventure – Bayview Circuit
JOAQUIN_B, Jul 2026
Nice adventure
The quad adventure was good fun and amazing landscape view of Cable Bay. Fletcher was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and good chat. If you do the ride on winter time make sure you get proper clothing and good pair of gloves otherwise your hands will suffer. The last part of the ride across the fun track was the highlight for us. Riding little slops and mud ponds.
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Great experience
New York City
Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ
Charssolo, Jul 2026
Great experience
Great fun and amazing scenery. So was our guide and café staff.
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Highly Recommend
New York City
Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Self-Guided Cycling Adventure
DickSimonPhotography, May 2026
Highly Recommend
Our first ‘stop’ on arrival in New Zealand is flying to Nelson and immediately going to Mapua to rent bicycles and cycle Rabbit Island to Richmond, stop to swim at the community swimming center, then go back. After a few wonderful days we are fully recovered from the flights from Boston, acclimatized to the time zone and continue our magical cycling and hiking in New Zealand. We rent from Kiwi Journeys, which I would highly recommend.
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Outstanding service
New York City
Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Self-Guided Cycling Adventure
TonkaPascoe, May 2026
Outstanding service
Kiwi Journeys made our trip so easy. They have all the experience so the places they booked us to stay each night where outstanding. Fantastic hosts and the most delicious food. The trails were well sign posted and the staff at Kiwi Journeys provided excellent communication and support. The ebike I rented was perfect for the trails. A perfectly organised trip by Kiwi Journeys.
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Amazing bike trails
New York City
3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson
A3449PFivani, Apr 2026
Amazing bike trails
Great place, amazing bike trails, helpful staff.
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Great Quads, had a great time
New York City
Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks
Susan M, Apr 2026
Great Quads, had a great time
Great ride today with Connor.. Absolutely loved it, highly recommend
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MUST DO!!!! AMAZING!
New York City
Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park
I8956PTannac, Apr 2026
MUST DO!!!! AMAZING!
This was the BEST experience! Frank and Martin were so knowledgeable and happy to share plenty of history and fun anecdotes about the national park and surrounding areas. They gave an amazing blend of Māori and European history which really gave a full understanding of New Zealand. They even let guests drive the boat! The lunches were wonderful and there was never ending tea and coffee as well as biscuits. Not only did we learn heaps, but they slowed down to show us penguins and seals and all kinds of life around the park. If you want to see Abel Tasman this is the way!! My dad also is a bit mobility impaired and the entire staff including the front desk agent came down to help him onto the boat. They also made such a point to always make sure he was able to move around the catamaran and off safely. Truly a magical experience for the whole family!
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Experience some of what makes New Zealand unique
New York City
Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise
Jerry_N, Apr 2026
Experience some of what makes New Zealand unique
This is Small group, high care hiking in a stunning setting at the edge of the Tasman Bay with the unique vegetation and bird life of New Zealand all around you.
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Amazing 3 days with Wilsons!
New York City
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk
lizo80, Apr 2026
Amazing 3 days with Wilsons!
We LOVED our 3 days with Wilsons. Our total group had 18 people, 12 of which did the guided walk (the other 6, whom we saw for meals, did the kayak or self-guided walk). We were the only Americans in the group, which we loved as it was fun to talk to get to know travelers from Australia, NZ, and Europe. Our guides were very knowledgable and kind. All of the logistics of the trip were very well managed. The food was very good. The lodges were attractive and quite comfortable (but not super luxurious) with absolutely amazing beach front locations. We did 30 miles of walking across 3 days and had a lovely boat ride back at the end. The pace of walking was good for us (we are 4 fit outdoorsy people in our early 60s). I really don't have any complaints at all and I would like to do this walk again with my adult kids, although I'd probably try the kayak/walk combo next just for the variety. Do know that most of the walking is in the forest, not along the beaches, although each day you do spend time on the beaches and there are some great views. But it is mostly a forested hike. Also, our weather was absolutely fantastic, which had a big impact on our experience. I know weather cannot be predicted, but do schedule this trip when it is likely to be dry. We went the 3rd week of March.
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A great day
New York City
Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park
Amy41378, Apr 2026
A great day
We had a super day. It was very well organized and an easy relaxed day with beautiful scenery. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed. Book it.
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Best day out in Abel Tasman, highly recommend
New York City
Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise
maryhO2726EG, Mar 2026
Best day out in Abel Tasman, highly recommend
Our trip was perfect in terms of its duration, variety and fun. Blair is an impeccable host, picked us up from our B&B in a very comfortable vehicle and brought our surroundings to life both on the water and on the hikes on the coves. His depth of knowledge of flora and fauna is superb and he speaks with great affection for nature. Food and wine offering was excellent especially the Albarińo. We also go some excellent pointers on how to spend our second day in Abel Tasman which was really great. Like having a great day out with a good friend who knows his stuff.
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Thanks to everyone- especially Moana and Brydie!
New York City
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk – Nelson
L1159HOpatriciaj, Mar 2026
Thanks to everyone- especially Moana and Brydie!
Absolutely the best experience ever! Far exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning the team was organized, cheerful, on time and efficient. They provided an extremely personalized experience, excellent food and lodging, and delightful guidance on our challenging walks. The days when we didn't hike, centered at the lovely and well-appointed lodges, were some of our favorites. We did smaller hikes and kayaked on crystal clear waters with stingrays flying under the boats! Our guides, Moana and Brydie, were charming, knowledgable, careful and encouraging. We learned so much from them about the local ecosystems, conservation efforts and Maori culture! MUCH more than we expected. And we expected a lot!
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Great tramp with like-minded people.
New York City
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk
K3418QTjohne, Mar 2026
Great tramp with like-minded people.
We enjoyed a wonderful tramp along this beautiful coast. Wilson’s two lodges (there is only one other along the 32 kms stretch of coastline) are perfect, with communal eating, a two- choice menu, comfortable en-suite rooms with cotton sheets, and easy-to-use showers. The views are magnificent, the tracks well groomed, swimming off golden beaches. The big plus, however, are the staff, who are friendly, clear in their advice/instructions, professional but also fun. They clearly enjoy working together. Sarah led our group brilliantly; she is a hugely competent young woman. We enjoyed the company of Chilean Chris at Meadowbank. We will be back!
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Fantastic Day Out!
New York City
Quad Biking Adventure – Bayview Circuit
mikebE3359NT, Feb 2026
Fantastic Day Out!
We went on the Bayview tour on Feb 12th at 10am. Our guide was fantastic. Very friendly, very safety conscious and very knowledgeable. The track was great and the views from the end of the trail were spectacular. We highly recommend doing this Quad Bike tour.
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