Day 10 - Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park
Overnight: Awaroa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast

The sunny, garden city of Nelson was settled predominantly by English immigrants and has an interesting history and culture. Nelson has a reputation for its thriving arts, particularly pottery utilising the excellent quality local clays. The area also produces some of New Zealand’s best wines from a small number of boutique vineyards, and is an established fruit and hop growing area. The Nelson Region boasts three vastly different national parks all within ninety minutes drive of each other.

This morning drive to Marahau, in the magnificent Abel Tasman National Park, where you will transfer by water taxi to Awaroa.

Accommodation (2 nights) in a double/twin superior room including breakfast, at Awaroa Lodge.

A day at leisure to relax. The Abel Tasman National Park is a coastal playground, a mecca for those seeking sands sea and sun. Easy walking tracks explore a wonderland of golden beaches, rocky headlands and lagoons shaped by the changing tides.

Awaroa Lodge

Located at the quiet northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park, Awaroa Lodge is recognised as an all year round destination, superb for sea kayaking, and walking the Abel Tasman Coastal Track, one of NZ's Great Walks.

The Awaroa Lodge organic garden has a major influence on the style of our cuisine making each dish unique with fresh herbs and greens, complemented with the finest local produce.

The Awaroa Lodge wine and beverage list showcases New Zealand's premier vintages and wineries with a focus on regional excellence, regional boutique beers, natural juices and local roasted coffee.

A day well spent deserves a refreshing nights sleep at Awaroa Lodge, now open all year round for a rejuvenating break, longer holidays and special occasions. All units have been designed with artistic use of natural materials and have tea and coffee making facilities and a mini fridge.