David R Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 We're planning a short break in Feb with a few days in Wellingon drinking as much craft beer as possible, then onto the Nelson/Takaka area for a bit of R&R and outdoorsy type stuff. Keen to do some hiking, swimming, maybe kayaking or fishing. I know there's a few Nelson locals on here so any recommendations, must-see or must-avoid tips would be great! Certainly going to check out Pupu Springs, and the Mussel Inn pub/brewery, haven't got much else on the agenda yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Awaroa is definitely worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Harwoods Hole walk and the lookout on the cliffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 There is so much of that sort of stuff over there the possibilites are endless! Try Golden Bay Kayaks. Trip Advisor talks about them here Wharariki Beach and Cape Farewell - do a trip to Farewell Spit. Wainui Falls Kaituna Track There are walks and things to do everywhere. Unfortunately, the Salisbury Swing Bridge was destroyed in flooding a wee while ago and the Mapua Aquarium burned to the ground &c:ry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 If you want some good slow relax time golden bay/takaka/collingwood area would be the way to go, its very peaceful over that way. I am sure Diablous will put in some good ideas for walks and the such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 plenty of craft beers up there try mussel inn in takaka , founders organic brewery at founders park in nelson redwood cellars appleby. a few places i liked to visit when i lived there were chandrakirti tibetian buddist mediation centre - interesting place nice garden on a hill. source of the riwaka river cold clean water coming out of a cave lots of native bush on the way nice picnic area. in golden bay the cobb dam is pretty cool as well as pupu springs and wainui falls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 am I the only person worried that Pupu Springs might be a dodgy place to swim .... :gigl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 HA! If only you were allowed to swim there, would be a dream to snorkel in... Cheers for the suggestions, will get googling tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 HA! If only you were allowed to swim there, would be a dream to snorkel in... I snorkled in spring and down the stream back in 2000 when it was still allowed.. it was really cool (and cold).. lots of freshwater crayfish (forgot maori name) and trout (from fish farm nearby I guess) Big swiss lady asked if she could borrow my spring wetsuit. I was polite and said yes thinking she will realize it wont fit her. I was wrong... not sure how but she managed to squeeze into it and since then have been too big for me.. Lesson learned: Don't lend your wetsuit to a large swiss lady! :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 HA!! Awesome, wish I'd gone there when it was still allowed, would be like diving in an awesome planted tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Don't lend your wetsuit to a large swiss lady! :facepalm: oy, careful, there's a swiss around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Uh-oh, we found the large Swiss lady :digH: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aotealotl Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Uh-oh, we found the large Swiss lady :digH: large swiss yes, lady not so much... :fshi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redracer77 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Bring your mountain bike and I can show you some trails. There is some very good riding around Nelson. I can lend you a bike if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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