Nelson & Abel Tasman
Abel Tasman National Park
| Tour Code: NSN | From: 1 May 2012 - To: 30 Sep 2012 | |||
| ACCOMMODATION | SINGLE | TWIN/DOUBLE | TRIPLE | |
| All prices are in NZ $, per person and incl breakfast. | ||||
| Standard | $653 | $447 | $153 | |
| Superior | $754 | $498 | $453 | |
| First Class | $811 | $522 | $468 | |
Benefiting from a sunny, maritime climate, the picturesque valley vineyards of Nelson yield some of New Zealand’s most freshly scented, intensely flavoured sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, as well as vibrant, supple pinot noir.
The famously creative local culture extends to wine making in a multitude of privately owned boutique vineyards. Nelson winemakers are recognised for crafting wonderfully drinkable wines that stand apart from the typical commercial styles. Wines from Neudorf Estate have found their way onto the wine lists of several great European restaurants, and Kaimera Estate wines are exported to the UK, Ireland, Singapore and the USA.
If you’re driving around the region, keep your eye out for eating opportunities. A variety of artisan food producers will tempt you with breads, chocolates, pesto, chutneys, honey and jams, fine meats and salami. At Mapua there’s a smokehouse with an adjacent café - the menu includes fish, mussels and vegetables delicately hot smoked on site. In Motueka you’ll find great organic café food.
The city of Nelson is known for its waterfront restaurants. Golden Bay scallops take pride of place among a wide selection of fresh local ingredients. The culinary approach throughout the region is perhaps best described as ‘slow food’. It’s about creating rather than producing, and savouring rather than consuming.
This 3 night / 2 day package includes:
- 2 nights accommodation including daily cooked breakfast
- Private arrival transfer from airport to hotel
- SIC/shuttle departure transfer from hotel to airport
- Return transfers ex Nelson hotel to Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park.
- 3 hour cruise to Totaranui viewing idyllic bays and golden sand beaches separated by picturesque bush headlands.
