Abel
Tasman National Park Enterprises will take you to destinations
in the park, picking you up from Old Macdonald's Farm Office and
bringing you home again at the end of the day. There are plenty
of cruise options from Seals, Bush and Beach Walks to a Cruise
and Stroll. While on their launches you can get a hot drink or
something to eat or just walk around the deck and take in the
spectacular views of the coast line.
Abel Tasman National
Park Aqua Taxi run water jet taxi services into the National
Park throughout the day. Their speed boats can take you into many
destinations in the park, pick up kayaks and point out sites of
interest around the park.
Independent Guides Sea Kayaking
Take a trip into the park on a guided kayak trip or book a freedom rental and go it alone. , based at Old MacDonalds Farm will equip you, teach you how to manage your kayak and will guide you around the sights of the park. Mitch has plenty of experience in ensuring you have a safe and enjoyable trip.
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Go sailing from Kaiteriteri as far as Bark Bay and Return.
View the local arts
and crafts at the Arts Unique Gallery
See our local wood carvers and sculptors at work at the Arts
Unique Gallery found at the start of the Able Tasman track.
You can buy or just window-shop with pottery using the local
environment as a motif, handmade musical instruments, intricate
wooden puppets, handmade furniture made from native timber,
handmade greenstone jewelry and bone carvings and lots more.
Ask our local carver and artist, Woody, about the giant carved
wooden heads that stand around the gallery. He'll be only to happy
to speak with you about anything that is of interest to you.
Visit the Ngarua
Caves
Visit the Ngarua caves and see the magnificent illuminated cathedral.
See and touch carbon-dated Moa bones, millions of stallagtites
(some of which are musical), and see historical names on the cave
walls. Truly a subterranean experience for all ages. Guided tours
are taken through the caves hourly from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Skydive Abel Tasman
Tandem Skydive
is for all ages and lifestyles. Internationally qualified owner
operator Tandem Masters with thousands of jumps experience will
guide you through your skydive. The courtesy coach will provide
free transport to the drop zone.
The Nelson Fleamarket
The Nelson fleamarket has everything under the sun. This Saturday
market defies description. Experience the original creative spirit
in the region in one happening place. Prowl the lanes between
hundreds of stalls and have a ball amongst fresh veges, flowers,
gourmet foods, designer clothing, crafts, hand made knives, second
hand treasures and treat yourself at the food stalls! At Montgomery
Square, 8:00am until 1:00pm every Saturday.
Or in the Golden
Bay region....
Farewell Spit Safari
Join Farewell Spit Safari for
a leisurely safari in comfortable purpose built 4WD vehicles on
Farewell Spit - a bird sanctuary and wetland of world reknown.
See migratory wading birds, climb a huge sand dune for panoramic
views of Farewell Spit. Enjoy refreshments at the historic lighthouse
and an interesting commentary by experienced and friendly guides.
Independent
Guides Kayaking
Seakayaking the Abel Tasman National Park from Golden Bay.
Guided day/half day trips (no previous experience needed). Freedom
rentals: modern equipment and full safety briefing. One way trips
possible
For more information on the Nelson and
Golden Bay region see the Latitude
Nelson Website.
For all booking enquires email: info@oldmacs.co.nz
