Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kite Surf Nelson
(
KITESURFING
0800 548 363;
www.kitesurfnelson.co.nz
)
Supstar
(
PADDLE BOARDING
021 0268 5552;
www.supstarboards.co.nz
)
Other Activities
Nelson Bonecarving
( 03-546 4275;
www.carvingbone.co.nz
;
87 Green St, Tahunanui; full-day course $79)
Admirers of Maori
design will love Stephan's acclaimed bonecarving course. He'll supply materials, tools,
instruction, encouragement and cups of tea (plus free pick-up/drop-off in town); you sup-
ply inspiration and talent, and you'll emerge with your very own bone carving.
CARVING
Happy Valley Adventures
( 03-545 0304, 0800 157 300;
www.happyvalleyadventures.co.nz
;
194 Cable Bay Rd; Skywire adult/child $85/55,
quad-bike tours from $95, horse trek $75)
Dangle 150m above the forest in the 'Skywire' (a
chairlift/flying-fox hybrid), then soar through the air for its 1.65km length. If that ain't
enough, take a quad-bike tour, or if it's too much, try a horse trek. Located 15-minute
drive northeast of Nelson along SH6; on-site cafe.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Cable Bay Kayaks
( 03-545 0332, 0508 222 532;
www.cablebaykayaks.co.nz
;
Cable Bay Rd; half-/full day guided trip $85/145)
Fif-
teen minutes' drive from Nelson city, Nick and Jenny offer guided sea-kayaking trips ex-
ploring the local coastline where you'll likely meet local marine life (snorkelling gear on
board) and may even enter a cave.
KAYAKING
Tours
Bay Tours
( 03-548 6486, 0800 229 868;
www.baytoursnelson.co.nz
;
half-/full-day tours from $75/144)
Nelson city, re-
gion, wine, beer, food and art tours. The full-day scenic tour includes a visit to Kaiteriteri
and a cruise in Abel Tasman National Park.
GUIDED TOUR
Nelson Tours & Travel
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