What to do in the Abel Tasman Region

Motueka is the closest town to the Abel Tasman National Park. It's also on the doorstep of Kahurangi National Park. These parks & the surrounding Nelson and Tasman regions offer opportunities to tramp (hike), swim, dive, sail, cruise, horse-ride, motorcycle, parachute, abseil, go caving, quad biking, kite surfing, cycle...

Or if those activities don't appeal, then there's always relaxing on the golden Kaiteriteri sands, perusing the arts and crafts, the pottery trails, vineyards, wine tastings, fine food, restaurants, cafes and cinemas. The Tasman and Nelson regions have so much to offer, you'll wonder how you'll fit it all in.

But we're here to help you try. At the White Elephant Backpackers, we're passionate about the Abel Tasman, Motueka and Nelson. We're keen to tell you about our area, activities, trips and beaches you should not miss.

Taste some Nelson wines or learn to kite surf while you're in the Motueka & Nelson regions of New Zealand We can also offer you "accommodation + activities packages": book your accommodation plus activity with no extra charge.

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