Nelson region is known for its year-round sunshine, golden beaches, three national parks, 300-plus working artists and craftspeople, boutique wineries, fresh local produce and seafood, historical streetscapes, waterfront cafes and restaurants, and a thoroughly relaxed lifestyle. Nelson, named after Admiral Lord Nelson of Battle of Trafalgar fame, is the main commercial centre for the region, whose main industries are forestry, horticulture, fishing and tourism. The smallest of the New Zealand's national parks, Abel Tasman is a compact treasure house of nature with glittering beaches, turquoise water and spectacular ocean views. A range of wildlife inhabits the area, including penguins and a seal colony in the Tonga Island Marine Reserve. The smallest of the New Zealand's national parks, Abel Tasman is
a compact treasure house of nature with glittering beaches,
turquoise water and spectacular ocean views. A range of wildlife
inhabits the area, including penguins and a seal colony in the
Tonga Island Marine Reserve. There are three main gateways to Abel
Tasman National Park. In the south are Marahau and Kaiteriteri,
reached by road from Motueka; in the north is Totaranui, reached by
road from Takaka in Golden Bay. Regular launches and water taxis
service a number of points along the Park's coastline, including
Kaiteriteri, Marahau and Totaranui, enabling visitors to access the
Park from the water. Visitors can experience the Park in the
following ways:
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