Activites in Nelson New Zealand

What we can do for you:

Walking the Abel Tasman, kayaking, quad biking, mountain biking, horse trekking, jet boating, sky diving, winetrails, centre of New Zealand...

Walking the Abel Tasman

We can arrange for a Backpackers Special. A one day walk in the Abel Tasman. bus from the hostel, boat ride into the park. 4-6 hour walk and bus home. this is a cheap day out. Or we can help organise a multi-day/night stay in the park.

Local Beaches

We are ideally placed for a relaxing day at the beach. Tahunanui Beach is a mere 5 mins drive. Rabbit Island a local picnic spot is a quick 20 mins hop over the causeway from the mainland. Kaiteriteri with it's renowned golden sands is an hours drive. Pohara Beach is a little further around the coast. That's just a few of the many local beaches.

Kayaking

Several companies operate in the Abel Tasman. We can help you choose a service of your choice. All the kayaking companies do door-to-door pickup and delivery. Superb meals are provided, etc. From a one day experience to a multi-day adventure, Bridge Street Backpackers can help you.

Abel Tasman Kayaks
Kiwi Kayaks
The Sea Kayak Company

Sky Diving

Imagine this. 9,000 to 15,000 feet above the Abel Tasman National Park. A birds eye view of why people come to our province. Views north - Farewell Spit. East - volcanic snow covered Mt Taranaki in the North Island. Southwest - looking back at Nelson City across the Tasman Bay to views of the northern tip of the Southern Alps. And then... you jump out and have the thrill of free falling to land at the dropzone. Don't procrastinate, skydive the Abel Tasman. Bridge Street Backpackers can help.

Skydive Nelson

Quad Biking

The ultimate fun on four wheels. This National Award Winning Company will give you a thrill on four wheels. This is also a door-to-door service. choice of several trips. Bridge Street Backpackers can help you.

Happy Valley Adventures

Mountain Biking

We can steer you in the right direction to hire bikes for a fun morning or afternoon calorie burning day out in the hills around our wondrous City. Ski packages available in winter.

Rock Climbing, Caving and Canyoning.

After a day on a sunny beach, if you fancy something a little more challanging, we can organise a days outdoors either rock climbing, caving or canyoning. Experienced local guides will show you some of the harder to reach places in the local national parks. A totally unforgettable experience.

Live Life Experiences Freephone: 0800 LIVELIFE

Wine & Brewery Tours

If the above is too much, travel a 100 km tour around Nelson, take in some sites, learn some local culture and history, visit some vineyards, local breweries and a distillery. Taste wines and beers and liquors. Bridge Street Backpackers can help.

JJ's Wine & Bewery Tours
Bay Tours

Centre of New Zealand

Yes, you can visit the Centre of New Zealand. From Bridge Street Backpackers. It's a gentle 35 minute walk to the geographical dead centre of New Zealand. Beautiful panoramic views of Nelson - from the City to the National Park across the bay.

Now you see why people stay at Bridge Street Backpackers. We'll help you where we can to make your stay in Nelson a pleasant and memorable occasion and remember that we are booking agents for all of the above activities!!!

"We meet the nicest people!"