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Things to Do in Nelson
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Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay
★ 5.0(6 reviews)· 9h 45m
From €275
Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks
★ 4.9(19 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €73
Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise
★ 4.9(89 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €311
Quad Biking Adventure - Bayview Circuit
★ 4.9(59 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €101
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting
★ 4.9(30 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €101
Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ
★ 4.7(204 reviews)· 1h 20m
From €60
Cruise, Walk, and Sail in Abel Tasman National Park
★ 4.6(34 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €110
Abel Tasman Vista Cruise
★ 4.6(428 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €57
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January
22° / 15°C
April
18° / 12°C
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Based on real current ratings, "Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay" is the highest-rated option we found (5.0 stars) — see the full list above, sorted by real rating.