Tuesday, April 2, 2013

An exciting Campervan Rental Holiday around Nelson

Nelson is a preferred spot for a camper van hire holiday due to its golden beaches, sunshine all-year round and the national parks. Explore this fascinating region on your New Zealand Campervan Rental holiday.

Nelson is a sunny, coastal city with lots of exciting activities for holidaymakers. This is a fascinating city with white sandy beaches, a thriving arts community as well as a carefree lifestyle. Get your kicks from thrilling activities such as kayaking, skydiving, kite surfing, jet boating and paragliding.

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The Nelson region is the abode of three National Parks namely Nelson Lakes National Park, Kahurangi National Park and the famous Abel Tasman National Park. These parks offer the finest opportunities for kayaking and tramping throughout New Zealand.

The Abel Tasman National Park is notorious for its sparkling turquoise water, golden sandy beaches and impressive ocean views. Make sure that you include this park in your itinerary of must-visit spots on your Campervan New Zealand holiday.

Golden Bay is a breathtakingly beautiful part of this region. The meandering expedition over Takaka Hill is an experience you must not miss out on. Takaka is the core township with a charming café culture and rich vibes. Collingwood is your entryway to the renowned Farewell Spit which is a gigantic 26km sand dune inside the sea well-known for whales and the gannet population.

There are some things you must do to make your visit in this region an unforgettable one:

1. Go for a dip with the friendly seals inside the Abel Tasman National Park.

2. Kayaking and walking are the best options to experience the verdant wilds of the Abel Tasman National Park.

3. Set off on a road trip towards Golden Bay which is only two hours from Nelson city. This is a breathtakingly scenic drive above Takaka Hill. Take the camera and capture the spectacular sights on film.

4. Explore the thriving arts scene in this region. Countless artists, potters, fashion designers and weavers reside in this region. Acquire a unique memento and support the arts community.

5. For stunning sand and impressive views you won't find a better spot than Kaiteriteri beach in close proximity to Motueka.

6. Enjoy the hues of Nelson's amazing Saturday market and get together with the craftspeople and artists from the region.

7. Nelson's Wonderful World of Wearable Art is a must-visit spot on your campervan rental NZ holiday. Take a quick look at fascinating dresses made out of old packaging, fish wire and all sorts of wacky things. If you have a passion for cars there is a collectable car museum in this region too.

8. Pack a picnic and head towards the Lakes. Lake Angelus and Lake Rotoiti are two spectacular glacial lakes within the Nelson Lakes National Park. Rotoiti is a famous spot for trout fishing and waterskiing.

There are lots of things to see and do to make your campervan hire holiday around Nelson & Abel Tasman an unforgettable one. Check out the impressive Kahurangi National Park with its rich native forest and glaciated mountain ranges where you will find innumerable bird species, native plants in abundance and caves. Enjoy your campervan holiday!

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