Pleasant little park just off a main road. Easily accessed and good parking. Great for a pleasant short walk or you could do loops if running. Nice trees and foliage, with a small stream running through it. Suitable for all ages. Backs on to a tennis club (with courts that can be booked for casual play) and a small golf course.

One of the most colourful and well maintained parks we have visited anywhere in the world! The roses were in full bloom, the spring flowers were still looking magnificent and everything was so lush and healthy. Lovely easy tracks to walk around and lots of nice places to sit and enjoy the park. If visiting Blenheim, this should be at the top of your list 🌻

The flowers are coming out and very nice to walk around on a lovely day. There is a pretty stream/small river running through the park with quite a lot of ducks and other birds. The park is relatively small and ends before you know it.

Beautiful park, gardens, trees and golf course. Toilets clean and modern. Loved the rose gardens and well named.

Nice park to stop at for a break. Bedding gardens in bloom, ducks on the stream flowing through. Kids play area plus more.

Lovely park with a very cool 9 hole Golf course. A mix of some short and long holes, with lots of trees and tight driving holes like number 2 and number 8. Number 3 is a long par 3 (180 metres) with a very narrow fairway that opens up the nearer to the green you are. A real test of how straight you can hit! A birdie on the first hole was a nice start! Cheers

Delightful place to visit. This will become a regular place to visit now we’re living in Blenheim

Highly recommend stopping here! Although be prepared, we went in expecting to be in and out in under an hour, we were there over 3 hours. Also pay the extra and check out both exhibits, the history here is very interesting and well presented with interesting facts and information!

What an extraordinary place. Met by wonderful people who knew stuff and came back to make sure we were getting all the information we wanted. Allowed to take photos. Incredibly amazed at the Pacific crash site of the Lockheed Hudson. Brilliant to have so much history open to the public. The food and coffee were good too. Thanks to everyone.

Absolutely worth the time to go through both exhibitions. We spent 2 hours here. The short cinema experience in the WW2 is very informative.

My husband and I were driving through Blenheim and had heard from a New Zealand Facebook travel post that this museum was worth seeing. We planned to stop here for an hour, but ended up spending three hours at both the WWI & WWII museums. They were both great, but we were very impressed with the WWI museum! A museum educator, Roy, was absolutely wonderful! He continued to check on us at the WWI museum every so often and explained the exhibits and told us the historical facts behind each exhibit (which each exhibit is based on an actual event or photograph that had been taken). He offered other factual information about planes (Irish linen for the wings, propellers with interruptor devices, darts the soldiers dropped before bombs were invented, etc) He was one of the highlights of the museum!!! We would highly recommend this museum. Also there is a nice café with food, pastries, and beverages for before visiting or between museums or after visiting both. We purchased pastries and beverages & also brought some of our own food and had a nice picnic on the tables outside provided.

What a fantastic location. I am so happy we decided to go here and have a look, I found a bookme special too which was even greater. If you are passing through or staying in Blenheim, this is a MUST! We spent 1.5hrs there and it was just enough.

Aviation and history buffs, this place is a must. WW1 actual planes as well as replicas, then onto WW2 planes. Loads of information and stories, being part sponsored by Sir Peter Jackson the sets are of Hollywood standard.

I am not an aviation person, but wow! I definitely don't think you need to be. What a fantastic place. The displays that have been made by Weta Workshops are of their usual standard. So real looking. Definitely a must visit.

Booked for my birthday celebration meal. Was stunned by the beauty of the surroundings and amazing food. Staff were attentive and helpful. The wine was fantastic and a favourite of mine hence booking at this particular winery. A lovely evening which was worth the 6 hour journey from South Canterbury.

Had a beautiful lunch at Wither Hills, the lamb and fish was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. We both had the sticky fig pudding and enjoyed it thoroughly, could have licked the plate! Service was great, very accommodating even though we hadn’t booked. Ben our server was fantastic and very knowledgeable, helping us with our wine and food choices. Will definitely be returning. Thanks for a great time!

We made a lunch reservation on a Sunday and were pleasantly surprised with the availability of tables facing the vineyard view. The food was delightful and the view’s breathtaking. Quite happy with the attentive staff who made sure we were happy with the experience.

Anaise delivered an exceptional customer service experience from start to finish. Her in-depth knowledge of each wine was impressive—she explained every detail with clarity and passion, even sharing fascinating insights about the history and regions behind each one. Anaise also went above and beyond by giving us a personal tour of the venue, highlighting how beautifully the space can be used for meetings and special events. We can’t wait to return and hope to be hosted by Anaise again. She is truly a gem and an invaluable asset to the winery!

Such a beautiful location for a wedding. We had our very small wedding ceremony here. Only 13 of us but the smaller private dining room was perfect. Plenty of choice for where to have wedding photos taken...it's all beautiful. Food was delicious, we just ordered a variety of the small plates. Wine is beautiful and staff were awesome, they pretty much left us to our own devices which was exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend.

Interesting – This was a group event (40 adults) for a wine tasting and lunch. Service was good and the selection of wines was interesting. The group lunch included lamb meatballs (tender)and roasted chicken (just OK). Their wines are better than their food. Go there to learn about Marlborough wine region.

We had a fantastic time from the moment we stepped in. Our waitress was very warm and welcoming, and the food did not take very long to come out. We tried the wine flight, and despite not being a big wine fan, it went down very well! Salad with the addition of sliced pears was so delicious alongside the steak. We, along with the table behind us, were not major fans of the banana fritters (served like a spring roll as opposed to a batter), however, that’s just personal preference 🙏

The staff are so friendly and hospitable. They close at 4pm and I arrived at 3.30pm they still served me. I've never been to a wine tasting before so they were so helpful. The service, the presentation of the food and wine, the information about the wine and the cleanliness of the complex immaculate. Can't fault it... highly recommend

The vineyard restaurant serves great food in a lovely setting, but service was lacking. Oysters we ordered never arrived, and staff only acknowledged it when we mentioned it at payment, which left a disappointing impression despite the good meal.

If you want to drink lovely wines and eat good food amongst beautiful vineyards and with the backdrop of the Richmond range… you have found the right spot 😆. Service was very friendly. The food and wine were good. Lots of gluten free options. This is a wonderful place to experience Marlborough wines. Thank you.

One of the best spots for lunch in Blenheim. We’ve been several times over r past 3 year and every time the food is excellent and the staff are great. Very relaxed, but I recommend booking ahead as they do fill up. The Chardonnay and Pinot rose are delicious wines and you the celebration of Marlborough platter is a must!

What a beautiful place to have lunch! The food was delicious and very pretty plated. They had great knowledge of what wine to pair with what food and the wine was amazing too. Definitely sit in the garden if weather allows it, because it is so peaceful and beautiful here. Be aware, the kitchen closes at 14:45 for hot meals, so after you can only get cold meals (which are absolutely delicious too)

I believe that Saint Clair Garden Kitchen is the best place to eat in Marlborough. They have just changed onto their summer menu and it didn't disappoint. Excellent chicken and lamb dishes with exquisite salads topped off with twice cooked potato wedges, Yum! Then honey and raspberry layer cake and baked mango cheesecake to finish. DELISH!

Had such a brilliant meal at Saint Clair. The lamb was absolutely delicious – perfectly cooked and full of flavour. I finished with the chocolate cheesecake, paired with a glass of Pinot, and it was to die for. Rich, silky and such a perfect match. A fantastic dining experience all round – I’ll definitely be back!

Absolutely beautiful winery . W took some work mates there to introduce them to wine tastings that staff we friendly and knowledgeable. You can tell thay really enjoy their job and a passionate about what thay do . Would 100% recommend this as a must do . Even left with a couple of bottles to share with the wife when I return home

Quite a lot of fuss with long waiting times. Reservations are essential. The wine and Perlorus sparkling wine (which, logically, cannot be called champagne) are very tasty. We particularly loved the classic Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. A fantastic wine. However, there are wineries in the surrounding area that have a cosier atmosphere, offer equally good wine and are not so pretentious.

Wine is of course impeccable, but I would give the restaurant a miss. Service was excellent though food did not fully hit the spot. Come for the wine, lunch elsewhere

Outstanding wine, we did 2 of the tastings and both were excellent, the 2025 Sav is the best I've ever had. I was also given a free glass of bubbles for my birthday, will be back again! Beautiful cellar door.

Visited cloudy bay for the first time on sunday. Beautiful exterior, easy to find and park, wood fire was lovely inside, we loved the indulge wine tasting really enjoyed it. Their sav. Blanc and pinot noirs are stand outs. We were looked after by a friendly and knowledgable young woman. Recommend a visit.

I visited Cloudy Bay for a wine tasting and signed up for a $30 tasting of five different wines. The staff brought me a single wine glass, and instead of changing glasses between tastings, they poured all five wines—rosé, white, and red—into the same glass one after another. Naturally, the flavors got mixed. I had high expectations, so I was quite disappointed.

We are tourist from The Netherlands and we found this Vineyard by surprise. We attended at the sunset movie screening and it was amazing. The wine was so good, there was live music, the food was excellent, staff was super friendly. We will be returning here for a wine tasting on the way back during our holiday. On extra: did the winetasting as well. Got the 5 course one wich was 30ndz. The guy giving the winetasting was super friendly and took his time to awnser our questions even though it was very busy. He also knew a lot about the wines. The only downside was that there was a comment section during the reservation that you could fill in if you were celebrating something, wich we were so we filled it in. They didn’t do anything with it. If you’re not going to do something with it, dont have a section like that.

We are travelling through New Zealand from Toronto, Canada and Lochmara Lodge was recommended to us as a lovely place to relax and enjoy the area around the Queen Charlotte Sound. The recommendation was perfect and we loved our stay at Lochmara Lodge. We braved the walk to the Onahau lookout which was long and hard but you are rewarded with stunning views. The lodge itself has wonderful rooms (amazing beds), a great cafe and all of the staff was warm and friendly. The underwater marine life observatory was really cool (even for us 60 year olds) and kayaking around the bay was really beautiful. The jellyfish were mesmerizing. Niki and Chris have a gem here and I highly encourage anyone considering a visit to New Zealand and to the Queen Charlotte/Marlborough Sounds area to stay at Lochmara Lodge.

Stayed here for a rest day while walking the Queen Charlotte Track, and had a wonderful, recuperative experience. I was lucky enough to be one of only a couple of guests, as the lodge had only opened for the season a week earlier. This meant I got focused, VIP treatment from all the staff. They really went above and beyond, from ordering in vegan ice cream for me to giving me a private tour of the underwater observatory. I loved every moment at Lochmara, especially the bath house -- which was perfect for my hike-tired muscles

We absolutely love Lochmara, and return every spring, it's one of our favourite places in NZ. It's a great place to explore with kids. The food, coffee and service is always brilliant. The cafe, grounds and rooms are very clean and tidy, and the team are kind and friendly. See you again next time.

The coolest lodge in one of the most beautiful places far and wide! simply stunning!! go swimming at night and marvel at the wonder of plankton (dinoflagellaten)... there's nowhere more beautiful than here! ✨

The owners and staff were absolutely lovely. They were so welcoming and we enjoyed our stay. Definitely coming back!

We stayed for a night with my partner and I can say it was definitely a perfect choice to celebrate our anniversary. The most amazing surprise for us was that even though it wasn't advertised anywhere, we saw some bioluminiscence activity in the shore! It was surreal to see that and definitely what made this an unforgettable place. We went to the underwater observatory and we really liked this experience but definitely because our guide, Sophie, was very knowledgeable, educational and nice. She answered all of our questions and you could tell she genuinely loves animals. The other side of this is that we were dissapointed because the windows of the underwater observatory were dirty, even though they were last cleaned a bit more than a week ago. They told us they get dirty faster in summer. In our opinion if this is the build up you get in 1 week, the cleaning should definitely be done more frequently. What makes this an amazing place: - Friendly staff - Free kayaking - Hike nearby - Nice beautiful accomodation - Bioluminescence!! - Beautiful nice little beach Things that could improve: - Written tips or guidance on where to go kayaking with better maps. - Even though we really enjoyed lunch and breakfast, we had the special pasta of the day for dinner and it was so dissapointing.. it was flavorless, not good and not too bad either, it was just okay.. - Underwater observatory windows Edit: something important I forgot to mention, we wish they sold packages including dinner breakfast lunch and transportation, as there were only 2 package options and they didnt have transport and food at the same time.

Lochmara Lodge and Cafe is the perfect get away and we enjoy using the annual pass on their water taxi to come and go whenever we can. Amazing to get close to nature and chill in a warm and comfortable sanctuary just minutes by boat from Picton. The accommodation is clean and comfy and the Cafe serves delicious food and beverage. Everybody deserves to experience the warm welcome from Chris, Niki, and staff, and to soak up the Lochmara experience.

Jade was an incredible guide and this was the highlight of our Marlborough trip. We had some rain the night before so the water level was elevated and the current was faster and the bumps slightly bigger. Having no experience we were worried these factors would mean we were 100% going overboard but Jade’s clear instructions, calm energy and expert manoeuvres ensured we were screaming in fun, not in terror. If you’re hesitating because you don’t know how to swim, scared of the water or think you don’t have the right experience…if we can do it, you probably can too!! It’s SO worth it!

We had a great paddle down the beautiful Pelorus river. You alternate between smooth stretches where you can just sit back and enjoy the view, and more active stretches where you go over small rapids (you are definitely going to get splashed so dress appropriately). Our guide Jade was awesome, giving us directives on how to navigate the rapids, sharing interesting information about the history and the nature in the area, taking pictures of us while we were busy navigating the rapids and making sure everyone made it through safely (helping us dominate the flow). It is more of a kayaking experience than a tour of the Hobbit filming location. We did stop at the filming location where our guide pointed out where different shots were filmed from. But as fans of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, this was definitely the best way to visit the river used for the barrel escape of the dwarves in the Hobbit.

There were a few details about my experience that were not as advertised. Firstly, sunscreen and bug spray were NOT provided, which is in direct opposition to what the website said -and how I planned my day. The biting flies were intense - WEAR PANTS AND A LONG SLEEVE SHIRT. I thought that we were going on a 4 hour excursion (as the site implies) but we were back before 5pm, spending less than 2 hours on the water. I specifically booked this tour because it was 4 hours long, and even if you count safety briefing and travel time it was still less than three, less than two on the water. The big highlight of this paddle is that you are crossing through some of the scenery that was filmed in the Hobbit, which was pointed out to us. However, the laminated photos that we were provided for context for these shots were in such low image quality that it was actually very hard to see what we were being shown. It looked like someone had texted an old JPEG and then photocopied it seven times, it was mostly just pixels. I was surprised, considering that that is the highlight of this tour, that the quality of the images was so low. I do want to shout out to my host, as she was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating, and a wellspring of knowledge about the local area and wildlife. She did make us all feel quite safe and relaxed. I would say, however, that she was the only saving grace of the whole tour. I wouldn't recommend this tour otherwise.

Can’t tell you how much fun we had with Jade at this adventure. She was very helpful and entertaining. The best parts of the tour can only experienced by doing it. Jade is strongly recommended and this adventure is a must do tour if loved the hobbit movies. No experience in water rafting is required. Make sure you wear water socks and beach shorts/beach wear. Bug repellent is a must!!! To have fun in this adventure all you will need is Jade and a good day! Thanks Jade!!!!

Amazing experience and Jade was the best guide, really encouraging and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend them!

Great day out for a novice like myself. Jade is a fab instructor - just lets you get on with it and learn by doing.

Holy Holy had the best adventure tour with Shane and Khan out on thier 22meter tuna fishing boat. They went out and beyond to thier ability to make it a trip of a life time. Covered all the species, fishing, deer hunting pig hunting and cray fish for breakfast. These two are the true southern experience with the sourthern rawness that make you know your experiencing the real thing. The beauty is they can organise accomadation at the blue mountain lodge and throw in mountain biking too. Thanks Shane and Khan for making this an experience never to be forgotten.

What a wonderful way to experience this stunning area. I loved seeing how locals enjoy meeting the boat as it pulls up to their jetty’s to deliver their supplies. The crew were very informative of the local mussel industry etc as well as wild life in the area. The opportunity to stop off at Te Rawa Restaurant and enjoy a delicious lunch was a bonus as was sampling some of Marlborough’s finest wines while on board the mail boat. You can comfortably walk around the boat, go upstairs or out the front or back to get great views and photo opportunities. What a great day out on the water.

We had an absolutely wonderful day out on the Pelorus Mail run trip last Friday. Thanks to Ross and Lynette for their very informative commentary, fun stories and constant attention to ensure everyone was happy all of the time. Such an awesome trip, being a 'local' rather than a tourist. Cheers Penny and Roger

Beautiful day cruising around the sounds, boat clean and roomy, nice cheap local wines/beer on board, lovely friendly farm experience host... Spectacular dolphin encounter, seals at mussel farm. Very enjoyable day out with great skipper Ross and crew!

Outer Sounds Mail Boat run on a beautiful day - couldn't have been better. Journey was very information with Ross, the skipper, giving a running commentary as we visited each island. The speaker system on top deck could have been clearer especially when engines were running fast. Otherwise the trip was faultless, the boat spotlessly clean & service 1st class. Take your swimmers if on a warm day - beautiful swimming spot at lunch break. Also a jacket & 'tie-down' sunhat.

We had a fantastic few hours cruising around the Pelorus Sounds. Stopping in at various boat ramps & being greeted by the locals & their animals. The scenery was amazing despite the cloudy weather and it didn't affect our enjoyment of the day at all. The staff on the boat were fantastic & provided a commentary of where we were, where we were going & history on places & events around the Sounds. Highly recommended. Thanks guys!

Did the mail boat cruise today and enjoyed it very much. Great, informative commentaries. Highly recommended.

Fantastic day out! Took my 90yr old mum and we had the best time. We loved seeing the dogs coming down to meet the mailboat to get their biscuits. Beautiful scenery and excellent friendly staff from start to finish. Thanks for a lovely day. 😃

Stunning place with beautiful bird song. They hosted a rat traps building event for our homeschooling children which was extremely well run.

Good place to stop & stretch your legs between Blenheim & Nelson. A few options for bush walks, listening & looking for the bird life.

Beautiful spot to take a swim, relax, watch birds. Across the street is a nice little campground with a food truck that serves coffee and pastries. Kahawari campsite has super clean facilities and even a pizza oven by the main campground facilities. Take the Tawa trail to see two nice and hidden waterfalls. Return trip from and to campsite is 2hrs. Also good for trail runners.

Great overnight stay. As we have remembered it from previous stays. Showers are awesome. Great indigenous display area. Worth spending time there. Good coffee. Too early to sample food but will be back

Beautiful sight, nice opportunity to have a refreshing swim❣️❣️

We recently hiked the Trig K lookout route after a rainfall. The return trip took us about 4 hours. The trail was not well-defined in some areas, making for a challenging but rewarding hike. The panoramic views from the summit were absolutely breathtaking. While we did spot two waterfalls on the way, they weren't particularly noteworthy compared to the stunning scenery we've seen in places like Wanaka.

Good spot to swim and relax. Worth checking out water is extremely clear.

Stunning views all around and some pretty nice information up there too. Benches here and there but always occupied by freshly tired hikers haha. Tad bit steep but not hard walk. Doable for most people.

The walk to the monument is quick and easy. The views of Nelson city and the surrounding hills and valleys are very cool.

Great activity for a couple of hours. Walk up to the geographically marked centre of New Zealand. Entry is from Nelson Botanical Reserve. Very steep hill climb. You will be rewarded with spectacular views around Nelson out to the port and all across the city. Monument and maps at the top. Pink flowers on the trail look to be banana passion flower, which according to research, are considered invasive species in NZ. If you have dodgy knees, take your time and be sure to take your walking stick and put your knee braces on .!

Set amongst mature trees in the center of Nelson. This is a little gem if you like a walk and great view. The easiest and warmest track is from the western (city) side with a gradual zig zag to the top. Unfortunately google directs many to the eastern side which is steep, damp and cool. Dogs are allowed on the tracks and adjacent parks which is an added bonus.

A very significant place in Nelson and a good place to walk around and see the sunset. It's very easy to walk around and enjoy nature seeing a landmark. Ideally combined with the Japanese garden visit it is a good walk. On the way you could see some farms and a very good view of Nelson bay.

Access from Hardy St Botanical reserve where parking is available. Bit of a climb but very well laid out path to reach the top of the hill where Centre of New Zealand mark is. About 30-40 slow to moderate time in minutes walking slightly steep at places flat climb without steps. Panoramic views of Nelson 360 degrees. Very rewarding views. There are more walking trails at the domain too.

Climb to monument is good exercise with a rewarding bird's view of the surrounding area. I started from Branford Park so my walk was about 20 minutes. Good path with some rocky places as well as brief steep sections.

This is a really good place to spend a few hours in. The central point to the whole parlk is to recreate a page of Nelson's past as the early settlers would have known it. However there are lots of vintage vehicles to see, a cafe, a maritime museum, and windmill and more. This place is definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely loved it lots still under construction but great experience

Founder is a peaceful place in the winter. Going in for a wander and a contemplate is lovely, especially if you time it with the open hours of the cafe. They make a good coffee! I was there when they were setting up for the Illumination show. Went back at night , sorry no photos... it was so pretty and cute. Would definitely go back next year!

Wonderful place to explore. Can spend a few hours there. Unless there's an event on its usual free entry for locals or people going to the cafe. Lots of things to check out - heritage buildings and vehicles. If you've got kids its nice to sit outdoor at the cafe and enjoy lunch next to the playground to keep an eye on them. Buy tickets for the short train ride. It goes back and forth each way on two tracks and they have to change the end the locomotive is on each direction so it take a bit of time, maybe was an hour.

Very quiet and not much of anything to do - besides of course looking at the displays and the buildings. Cool things to see if you like history but wasn’t very interactive and a lot was closed. Definitely not worth the price. It has potential to be fun if there were real people in the shops all dressed up, things to buy (like in the general store having old candy, drinks, toys, whatever). The cafe was pumping and the playground is good for older kids. The rail cart/train costs extra which was disappointing as it’s the only interactive thing and you already pay to get into the park. The grounds (gardens and even the displays) were also not very tidy.

This is a great cheap day out. About $11 per adult. I particularly enjoyed the beer & hop museum, some fascinating history in this area! Well worth a visit if you have time to spare. The on-site cafe is fantastic too.

The Founders Heritage Park is a gem in Nelson's crown. My expectations were low considering entry was only eleven or so dollars. However it soon became clear how historically significant and visually pleasing the buildings were. Hundreds of items in the stores made me feel like I was in Back To The Future III. The amount of ships in bottles was astounding. I wish I only knew to bring some gold coins to operate the model trains in the train carriage.

Small but perfectly maintained little garden near the centre of Nelson. Ideal for a leisurely stroll. The garden also includes a Chinese themed section ; the Huangshi Garden.

Lovely garden only few minutes walk from town center, has many entrances. Cool and serene.

Beautiful. A little swampy. No guard rails or fence around the water. But really lovely, with a good variety of flora and fauna. I love it here. There's also a cat that I see nearly every time I'm there. Ducklings.

Very nice garden, well maintained, ducks and nature beauty is a perfect place for a short walk or a meditation escape.

lovely well laid out grounds, a variety of local as well as exotic plants. A great place to stop for a mindful wander or reflective walk. Other than a few side areas with steps or inclines, most areas was easily accessible. There are a couple of bridges that have some nice views.

Nice walk round admiring all the flowers plants etc

The queens Botanical Gardens are wonderful. As soon as you walk in off the street, the temperature drops 10c, which was perfect on the January summer's day I visited. With a great variety of beautiful old trees and flowers, this place is special. There's a number of large ponds, these Gardens are so peaceful, you could easily forget where you are. The tiles or pebbles in the Chinese garden are very interesting. This place is free and a must visit if you're in Nelson.

Victoria has greeted us with a warm welcome, explaining about the history of the Super Art Gallery, she showed us the user friendly website and happily she answered all our questions. The Gallery was bright, vibrant with creativity.

Really enjoyed the visit to this gallery. Nice big space promoting local artists and exhibitions. Beautiful outdoor cafe area also.

There was a wide variety of exhibits in a modern environment. The staff were very friendly and the cafe served good food and coffee. An added bonus is that the gallery is next door to the Queen's Gardens which has plenty of shelter when the sun is out.

Small and cozy gallery with small exhibitions, that you can visit on rainy days or if you like arts and don’t want to spend hours. Going through takes about 40-60 minutes and entering the gallery is free! You can also buy some of the art or any souvenirs in the shop. Thank you! 😊

Great place to visit , sit back and relax looking at the art or even the Suter shop that has many gifts. The Suter cafe has awesome food to boot and lovely coffee. Helena Fox and Mike Peckham's recent art display in the Mckee Gallery.

I went to the cafe inside the gallery and ordered a coffee. Older lady staff asked me to move the tabl because my table was reserved. But she had just put the reserved sign on my table. Then she allowed other guests to sit there without a reservation. Then I had only been there less than an hour, she asked me to move again to the outside cafe, just a bench in the gallery, even though there were still seats available inside. It was an annoying experience.

I loved my walk around in here it was beautiful and so peaceful and there was a lovely friendly staff member who greeted me with Kia ora when I walked in and made me feel so very welcome 😊 It is worth a look and it is free admission as well 👍

Nelson Cathedral Church is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places to visit in Nelson. Located at the top of the hill in the city centre, it offers a lovely view and a calm atmosphere. The architecture is stunning, with its classic stone design and tall spire, making it a true landmark of the city. Inside, the church feels very serene, filled with natural light and a sense of history. The garden area and surroundings are well maintained and perfect for a quiet walk or to sit and reflect. Whether you are religious or just appreciate beautiful buildings, the Nelson Cathedral Church is definitely worth a visit.

Stunning cathedral with beautiful gardens and surrounds. Great video history on screen in the cathedral. Loved the organ pipes, be awesome to hear them!!! Lovely stained glass windows 🪟

Lovely cathedral and place. Please bear in mind it was near destroyed in infamous 2012 earthquake and is slowly being rebuilt

We dropped by on the way to Christchurch. One of the female staff kindly explained how the cathedral was built using concrete partially and changing the height of side walls based on experiences of earthquake. Great! (Apr. 2025)

Well worth a visit the gardens were lovely the church itself beautiful. Some great views and photo opportunities as you climb the stairs. Free to visit can choose to make a donation to support building repairs.

Signature sightseeing building in Nelson, a must-visit place. I enjoyed reading the short introductions inside the church. Although the weather wasn't good for photos during our visit, we still spent time here.

A lovely place to visit. Very Welcoming! The organist was stunning accompanied by a talented Choir! There was an amazing morning tea served with Great tea and percolated coffee.

We spent well over $3,000 with them in March on a coop and accessories, and then after just over three months our chicken swing broke (less than $50). We thought replacing a small item worth so little would be quick and painless - until it was suggested the swing had been misused - albeit from one email and a single photo!. I'm not sure how a chicken swing was misused by chickens... swinging on it... I know I certainly never gave it a try - but this is just such poor customer service and such a ridiculous assumption to make from the outset. They could have done SO SO much better than this shoddy treatment. I would've absolutely backed anyone to buy from them, the coop was fantastic - but now I'm worried that anything goes wrong I'll be in for a battle with them. Since querying how they worked out it was misused from one email and a photo they've completely ignored me and are unresponsive. Awful - solid avoid. Update: Given the laughable response from this shoddy operator - they can't even calculate dates correctly. Purchase was in early March, pallet not received until mid March. Emailed them end of July. You do the maths, because they clearly can't. The outside "force" they are discussing - is a chicken swinging on it clearly. The swing is poorly designed and clearly when they swing in directions other than perfectly forward and back this strains the plastic arm. It very obviously is poorly constructed and not fit for purpose and of acceptable quality; also a requirement of the Consumer Guarantees Act :) The swing remained in the coop for its entire short life; and was only ever used by a chicken OF COURSE. It's a chicken swing for goodness sakes! Again - horrible to know we have risked our money with an operator that makes a fuss over a $30 item after spending thousands? Uploaded photo of order from March to show they are trying to present a very different picture to the reality.

Appletons are very good to deal with. I bought the Eglu Go Up for my three Orpington pullets and it will be very good once they learn to use the ladder. I have locked them in the coop to train them but have made tape hinges so the back can be left ajar and kept cooler. Assembly is finicky; I had a professional builder at 5 hours' labour and he was bamboozled at times. It looks attractive and is easy to clean.

I have now made two big-ticket purchases from the Appletons website and have been extremely satisfied on each occasion. These days, making big purchases online sight-unseen is a huge gamble. I've previously dropped thousands of dollars on products expecting premium quality, only for absolute junk to show up at my door. The products from Appletons are always of an extremely high quality and very much worth their price! Because I'm ordering from another city, I usually have questions prior to purchase, and the owner is always very helpful and so patient! She knows her products well and always offers good advice. I highly recommend this store and can vouch for the quality of the products, the speed of delivery, and the top-notch customer service. I'll be back for sure!

Great website, products and quick packaging and shipping! Never had an issue with them, people are always great to deal with. It’s the only company I order my chicken feeders, waterers and heat plates from, would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to purchase chicken things! Thanks Appletons! :)

I've been purchasing from Appletons for a few years now and have never been let down or sold products I would later regret. Fiona is very very helpful and my orders always arrive on time or early. The Omlet Cubes, Omlet Go, Go-Up and fencing are amazing, so easy to clean and I know my hens are snug and safe from predators.

This is the place for your animal food especially chickens. We bought a new chicken run and 4 chickens now they are getting big enough for fresh eggs. Out of the way but worth the visit. This is the new addition to the family Thanks

Found the staff member that owns the place to be condescending, arrogant, inflexible and rude. I am giving 2 stars as the other staff members are very helpful. I am unsure why someone who clearly doesn't understand what customer rapport or service is ends up working in retail. It's not a huge surprise as I have heard that she is unhelpful and doesn't like to be wrong. Not impressed. Great customer service means everything! If you don't have customers you don't have a business! Room for improvement!

This place is great - a little gem. Only slight issue is lack of cellular network.

This is a must do activity. The property is well laid out and plenty of challenges around the area!! There is also a nice cafe and bar. Highly recommended 🤗💥

Great place to stay beautiful 9 hole golf course, licensed bar, variety of paintball options if your game enough 😁 and amazing friendly hosts. Really enjoyed my stay I’ll be back

Best place for paintball in the top of the south. Played here lots. Staff and supportive, kind and very knowledgeable. The cafe is a great place to relax after shooting all your mates and the food is phenomenal all made their by Heather. The club says are fun filled all levels of talent and a great way to learn and get into the sport. The super Sundays are also a great way to get some bang for your buck with the public and club players all playing together. I'd highly recommend Armageddon Paintball to everyone wanting something fun to do

What a great field. Town of Purgatory has to be top 3 field I have played in New Zealand. This a must for all players and club to visit yet.

Brought big family including 86 y/o grandfather-in-law and played with another family who came on the same day. Was a really fun day. The arena is really well done and gave everyone something to do. Norman was a great host and made everyone feel welcome. Would definitely come again.

Awesome paintball field and pro shop. Best facilities in NZ by far. Commercial games, walk ons and events. Great food and licensed for beers. Pro shop stocks Dye, First strike, Planet Eclipse and more!

Wine tasting at the front of house, rock up and enjoy. Really tasty selections. Outdoor seating was fantastic in the summer. Wished there were more food/snacks choices available though.

A delightful place to enjoy wine tasting even in the rain. Their olives and warm, fresh bread were spot on. Their staff was ever so helpful and friendly.

Stunning vineyard. Amazing Pinot noir. Decently priced- tastings $15/4. Bottles ~$55 (to drink on site. Takeaway ~30% cheaper). Can order charcuterie boards, which was highly recommend to us, yet we recently ate. Staff very friendly and attentive. Went on a weekday. Lots of parking and available seating.

I had a remarkable welcome (availability and knowledge) from Reuben, who introduced me to the range of wines from this estate. I was very impressed by the quality of this Estate, particularly the finesse and balance of the wines. After the tasting, I enjoyed a picnic in the beautiful and relaxing garden, with cheese, an excellent homemade tapenade and a succulent baguette, with a glass of Riesling which made my day! I highly recommend this estate.

Neudorf make seriously good wines. While Chardonnay is their specialty, they make very good riesling, pinot gris, albarino, rose and pinot noir. You can taste a range of wines in the tasting area, but I also recommend taking time to sit in their courtyard area overlooking the vines, enjoying one of their picnic hamper lunches with a glass or bottle of their wines.

Visited Neudorf on Sunday just been and was very impressed. We enjoyed a delicious wine tasting (Ps. they donate tasting proceeds towards rescue helicopter!), the grounds are beautiful with nice seating options outside in the sunshine, the woman serving us was lovely, the jazz music playing was smooth, and the picnic shop corner is such a great idea! After wine tasting, enjoyed a glass of their dry Riesling and chose some beautiful local picnic items (Brie cheese, freshly baked and warmed ficelle mini baguette, local jar of beetroot plum relish, and some olive oil infused oat crackers, plus Kumar a crisps). Everything was very fairly priced and it was a beautiful way of spending the afternoon on our way back to Nelson. We’re thankful that Owen River Lodge’s host Felix recommended Neudorf to us.

We fell in love with this winery in 2017, and nearly 7 years later it’s still delivering great Chardonnays. It’s a bit of a drive to get here - allow a good half hour if you’re staying in Nelson - but the last part of the drive in the Moutere region is lovely, and passes a lot of farm stalls. They don’t charge for tasting, and only offer 4 or 5 wines, but seem pretty flexible if you have a keen interest in specific wines (as we do with their chardonnays). The basic Chardonnay is pretty good value for $28, but it’s the better wines that will have you splashing out. And the setting here is superb, a lovely garden overlooking the vineyards, and simply wonderful hosts.

A very beautiful beach with water taxi and Tasman Sea Shuttle that provides tours to the Abel Tasman NP.

Best beach in NZ we have ever been. Water temperature was refreshing and just nice with the warm weather. Best to go in Dec and Jan but do expect big crowd and no carpark after 10am.

Very nice beach! It is a tourist spot yes but with a campervan it must be a great experience when you can park straight in front of the beach and enjoy a lovely view.

Very nice and beautiful beach, Water was very warm and the sand is golden colour, very busy around christmas holidays. hidden spot will definitely go there again

An amazing beach!! So beautiful

Beautiful beach. Calm waters where you can canoe, sail, or just a swim. Great for toddlers.

My personal favorite beach in NZ along with Tawharanui (North of Auckland) and Oakura (New Plymouth). I tend to go to Little Kaiteriteri beach to avoid the large crowds.

Highly recommended Fabulous kayak trip tosh Apple Rock with the lovely Emma. Lots of teaching points and guidance. We are inexperienced sea kayakers and having been lucky enough to have a one to one with kayak trip with Emma we feel really confident for future ventures. Bonus chocolate cake and coffee on the beach plus pictures. 🤩

Great guided trip to Split Apple Rock with exploration along the way. Plenty of wildlife to see, Jamie entertained us on the way with lots of information. Including a coffee and a cake picnic break on the beach. Absolutely recommend this experience in Autumn and Winter - find a sunny day and enjoy less crowds, more wildlife and calmer sea!

We had a great time as beginner sea kayakers, saw some cool wildlife and enjoyed nice hot drinks and cake with stunning views. Jamie our guide was awesome, very knowledgeable about the local area and gave us all we needed to know about kayaking and the equipment etc. a great experience for us, cheers.

Easy to book online. Instruction from the guys on the beach was good. This is a lovely activity to go see the split apple rock. We took a picnic and pulled up on the beach for a while. Think in advance about the waves, we found it quite tough on the kayak back into the bay.

We hired 4 kayaks and a paddle board for an afternoon and had such a great time! The guys were so helpful and flexible with the hire and gave easy to understand instructions. We would highly recommend!

We really enjoyed kayaking to Split Apple Rock and back by ourselves for 3 hours. We had time for lunch on the beach and a swim. It is such a beautiful place. The young girl who gave us our safety briefing was very helpful, thorough and kind.

We had a fantastic day with Kaiteriteri Kayak. From the easy booking to the tour, bush walk and half day paddle it was great. We really enjoyed our paddle with Hannah our guide. Hannah was very informative with local information and shared local lore. We enjoyed afternoon tea and exploring the rocks.

What we got from Wilsons Abel Tasman was worth every cent we spent but really, the memories of one day cruise-kayak-walking adventure is priceless. Our trip was super well organized logistically and had laid back vibe to it at the same time. Many thanks to our fantastic guide Jack - first time sea-kayaking and he made us feel like pro's. :-) and he had dozens of stories related to geography and history of the area. Also he knew the best times to enter lagoons so we could make the most of one day. The sun, nice conditions and not too high season yet (Dec 7) played a role, too.

We did the Beaches Bays and Seals Plus Walk trip on a rainy day, so it didn’t look like the promo pictures but it was great kayaking in the rain! Jack, the guide, was grest and we felt very safe but adventurous kayaking in a lumpy sea. Fortunately it stopped raining for the walk from Torrent Bay back to Anchorage so we could appreciate the bush.

We had a great time doing the Kajak tour. Read the description of your tour carefully, so you can bring along the things you will need or leave behind those that just use space 😉 (we blindly followed the list and brought hiking boots although we were traveling back by boat) If you get the lunch yourself, there is a shop right at the ticket office. The kayak have a dry room and u will get a dry bag as well. Bring along enough water, you will get thirsty. Depending on the tide you will have to walk, so we recommend shorts and / or swimm ware for the trip. As you will be paddling on the ocean and the ocean has waves, be aware if u get easily sea sick. Parking If you get there early, u will find enough parking slots. There is also a full day parking (10 Dollars). It can get crowded the around 9/10 am

This is a must do attraction if yours in the area! They have 3hr, half day, full day, or multi day trips! You can walk the track and glamp at one of their lodges (my inlaws did that and LOVED it) — they pack all your gear to the next stop for you so you can just enjoy the walk! We did the half day trip to Anchorage Bay, and just hung out on the beach with the kids. It was a magical place, and the water was perfect temp and gorgeous turquoise color. There isn’t a lot of shade on the beach so plan accordingly! Be sure to explore around, and we heard there are a couple short hikes around, including up to the rock pools! 😉

An absolute highlight day of our trip to NZ. You absolutely must go. The stunning beaches and hiking in between each beach we visited was absolutely breathtaking and Wilsons boats make this water accessible only trip the easiest way to visit with excellent and super efficient options to be dropped off wherever you decide so you can customize your day to suit your needs. We also bought a picnic lunch on a bag from them and it was perfect for enjoying on one of the stunning beaches ma we stopped at. I will forever remember this magical day.

Mo and Jack were absolutely brilliant! We were a small group of 4 and we did the kayak and walk and it was absolutely fun and I love the way how you can hear How they know the history of the place and respect it! Thank you!

The tour operators on board the ferry were very friendly and spoke to all the passengers. They advised the best routes and options depending on our stopping point and our capabilities.

Such a great day out. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable about the history of the park which made the trip super interesting as well as fun. They also gave a intricate safety briefing which made me feel confident about being on the water. Beautiful stop for lunch. Fantastic day out and can highly recommend Abel Tasman kayaks

We joined the Earth, Sea and Sky Tour with Abel Tasman Kayaks and it was one of the absolute highlights of our time in New Zealand. The combination of kayaking along the stunning coastline and hiking through lush forest and golden beaches is the perfect way to experience the diversity of Abel Tasman National Park. From the start, everything was incredibly well organised. The kayaking equipment was top quality, the communication clear and the vibe relaxed yet professional. Our guide Henri was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the area, which really added to the experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to explore this special part of New Zealand. If you're looking for a mix of active adventure and natural beauty, this is the tour for you. Highly recommended!

We loved the combined kayak and walk Absolutely amazing experience! The combined kayak and walk tour with Abel Tasman Kayaks was the highlight of our trip. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day really fun. Kayaking along the beautiful coastline and seeing seals up close was incredible, and the walk back offered stunning views of the park. Everything was well organized and stress-free. Highly recommend this tour! 🚣‍♀️🌿

Top notch kayak tour company. Friendly, capable and safe kayaking tour company. Even though our weather was a bit rainy we had an excellent all day guided tour from veteran guide Dez & trainee Ollie . Dez has a zillion stories and was a seasoned naturalist with loads of wit and verve. We saw tons of seals, a few rays, even a blue penguin bobbing around close to shore. In one of the other nlets a juvenile seal came over and swan around our boats, playing splashing around--a real treat and the highlight for us. Yummy veggie sandwiches with excellent tea/coffee on the beach, with chocolate cake for desert. Highly recommend!

I cannot say enough about this experience. Just go!! It's beautiful. Our guide Tom was incredible providing us with the history of the area and also his knowledge of the rocks, ocean and sea life. He also prepared food and helped us however he could. You will not regret this trip. The kayaking was not too strenuous and it was balanced with gorgeous hikes and stunning vistas.

We had the pleasure to be guided by Whitney on our 1day Kajak tour today. She was very friendly, professional, passionate about the region and in tune with the nature. We got to see many seals and other wildlife, stunning beaches and coves while casually receiving interesting facts about the plants, animals and indigenous culture. The instructions were always clear and I felt very safe while having zero prior kayaking experience. From being picked up by the water Taxi to being dropped off, it was an amazing experience. One of our highlights in New Zealand! 100% would recommend.

Great place to hire kayaks from or get guided tours. We did the self guided full day with water taxi back (Marahau to Anchorage) and it was great. We saw some seals and pups, amazing scenery, had a private beach lunch then chilled at Anchorage. Thoroughly recommended. Full briefing first with instruction, maps etc then launched and picked up after the return water taxi home.

Excellent from start to finish really enjoyed our day here we will be back next year,horses were amazing ,scenery stunning and owners and girls excellent would highly recommend Baton horse trek , We were made to feel truly welcome.Thank you

Love the place, recomended highly, love the Honeywell Hut

Wonderful serene setting, it won't disappoint.

It is very tidy and clean.

On the way to the waterfall it feels like you are on a different planet. The nature is just stunning. The waterfall itself is also beautiful to see.

A enjoyable walk, 2km each way. Some steps but trail well graded. Take care as some parts of the trail have steep drop-offs. Probably not suit to wheel chairs.

Lovely walk Ensure you wear appropriate footwear as we did.

One of the nicest waterfall in the north. Really worth the walk there. The track is easy and grants you some nice views on the river. The end of the track is directly at the pool of the waterfall. Really nice.

Lovely easy walk through some lush bush and alongside the rocky and pretty river to the view of the waterfall.

Great 1.7km each way easy walk. Beautiful waterfall at the end. Nice swimming hole near the start. A section of the track is washed out currently, with a detour in place.

Excellent hiking place and water fall. If you dare, you can walk on the rocks when back.