Fall In Love With Nelson Tasman
Nelson Tasman is a very attractive destination for couples seeking to find an unforgettable, romantic autumn getaway. Whether you’re an empty-nester looking to slowly savour the scenes, tastes and moments, or a young couple craving heart-pumping adventures, this beautiful lace can be your canvas or your playground.
Nelson Tasman’s captivating beauty is gracefully unveiled as the hot summer stretches long into autumn. Kissed by nature, it is the perfect setting for couples to unwind, reconnect and share personal moments. Together you can discovery private moments strolling along a secluded beach or bush track, floating across a tranquil lake or bay, lying back to take in the clear night sky or birdsong filled bush.
Nelson Tasman provides the canvas, and you get to paint your own love story. You can design your own itinerary; immerse yourself in the arts, stay at a private retreat, eat at all the most romantic restaurants. This region will entice you to fall in love with the tastes, the scenery, the activities and unique moments – and maybe even each other!
Adrenaline-Pumping Adventures
For young active couples seeking an adrenaline rush, Nelson Tasman offers a plethora of heart-pounding activities. Slip down canyons and zipline across waterfalls with Aotearoa Canyoning. If you have ‘a need for speed’ choose between quad biking, mountain biking or the skywire at Cable Bay Adventure Park. And if downhill mountain biking is your speed thrill of choice read on.
Fall in Love with the Trails
The cycling options in Nelson are second to none with 450km of trails within 40km of Nelson, from Grade 1 to 6. Visit nelsonmtb.club for MTB trail info. Alternatively, if you choose to idle slowly along the Great Taste Trail and stop at any number of scenic viewpoints, boutique stores, artists studios, stalls, vineyards and breweries. Take a few lazy days to do the whole 170km circuit or just do a small section within a day. Visit heartofbiking.org.nz for Great Taste Trail info.
Art and Artisans
For those who appreciate the finer things in life, Nelson Tasman’s vibrant arts scene awaits you. The region is a haven for artistic expression, featuring painting, sculpture, printmaking, jewellery, craft, music and theatre. Check out events for your visit at www.itson.co.nz
Observe sublime creativity at the Suter Art Gallery and the incredibly beautiful jewellery at Jens Hansen (maker of The One Ring) or find an undiscovered artisan treasure at the famous Nelson Saturday Market in Montgomery Square. Visit Hoglund Art Glass Studio and Gallery with their glassblowing studio which is stocked with stunning art glass.
Fall in Love with Nature
With zero carbon operators, light footprint journeys and sustainable tourism initiatives Nelson Tasman is becoming known as the ‘Green Heart of Aotearoa’. If your heart is in the right place and you want to choose an itinerary that treads lighter, then look no further.
Cruising Along
Discover Tasman Bay and Golden Bay by sea. Explore the privacy of bays, coves, beaches, estuaries and river mouths that greeted our forefathers when they arrived here many moons ago. Autumn is a beautiful time of year to come. You can float, boat, sail, paddle, ski, surf or swim all over these clear, calm bays. The sights are spectacular with native bush coming right down to the golden sands at the waters edge.
Lets Make a Date
Succumb to Nelson Tasman’s embrace and each day will become a page in your own love story. Whatever your desires you’re destined to fall in love with something here. Your romantic autumn escape awaits you. Visit www.nelsontasman.nz/fallinlove and start planning your itinerary for the loveliest getaway ever.
Fall in Love – And Win!
Win a romantic getaway for two by entering the “Fall in Love and Win” competition (until 16 March). This wonderful package includes Interislander travel, accommodation, activities and meals from April to June. To enter visit www.nelsontasman.nz/win.
