New Zealand
South Island
The clear turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and hills full of forests of Abel Tasman National Park

Tasman Nelson

The Tasman region of the South Island of New Zealand is known for its beautiful jungle, golden and white sand coastline, and tropically turquoise waters.

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The Best Beaches of New Zealand

A list of some of the best beaches of New Zealand, based on their sand, their isolation, their location, their water, etc. for your next vacation.

Overlooking a tropical beach from a hill in Abel Tasman National Park

Enjoying Abel Tasman National Park’s Coasts and the Marlborough Wine Region

We hiked and kayaked through the Abel Tasman National Park coastlines then celebrated the end of our South Island road trip in Marlborough.

A boat anchored in a bay with turquoise water and surounded by white sand beaches and tropical forests - things to do in abel tasman national park

Things To Do in Abel Tasman National Park: Day Walks, Kayaking, and More

An itinerary to explore the things to do in Abel Tasman National Park throughout a weekend, by hiking, kayaking, sun bathing, or all three.

Two people posing on the edge of a mountain overlooking a lake within mountains near the Southern Alps

Exploring the Peaks of New Zealand’s Southern Alps by Foot and Flight

We hiked Roy’s Peak and flew over 3 glaciers in the Southern Alps during our New Zealand West Coast road trip from Wanaka to Nelson.

The top of a glacier flowing through mountains as seen from a helicopter on the West Coast of New Zealand

The Best West Coast of New Zealand Road Trip

An itinerary of the things to do along the West Coast of New Zealand and how to best enjoy the amazing views of the underrated region.