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A treat for the nature lovers the Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson is a perfect place far away from the madding crowd. This park has carved a niche for itself among all the tourist attractions in Nelson and has been visited by thousands of holidayers since 1942. Spread over 22,530 hectares the Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson boasts of a number of sandy beaches which takes the golden color as the sun reflects, granite cliffs which look as if they are sculpted straight from the mountains.

As the Abel Tasman National Park boasts of a moderate climate it is frequented by visitors all through the year. Located in the South Island the Abel Tasman National Park in Nelson is easily accessible from Kaiteriteri, Motueka and Takaka. According to historical records the Abel Tasman National Park Nelson is named after the famous explorer Abel Tasman who was the first European to have a view of New Zealand. Apart from the forested areas one can find the Riwaka and the Takaka Rivers and is surrounded by the famous Tasman Bay and the Golden Bay. It is the responsibility of the Department of Conservation to look after the administrative sections of Abel Tasman National Park.

Most of the activities in the surrounding coastal areas are regulated and administered by the Department of Conservation and the Tasman District Council. The administrative body takes great care of the vegetation of Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson and you will find a number of rare and exotic species of flora and fauna here. Check out the black beech trees which grow in abundance in the semi-arid region of the park. Some of the birds that are found in this area are bellbirds and tuis.

If you are the adventurous type then you will have lot to do in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson. Hike through the mountain trials and you will come across a number of scenic landscapes. You can choose either the Inland track or the Abel Tasman Coast Track. You can go for kayaking in the sea or just sail around the coast and you will come across some wonderful marine life. You can visit the Tonga Island which is exclusively used for seal-breeding.

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Tourist Attractions in Nelson
Cable Bay Walkway	Golden Bay
Waimea Basin walking tracks	Wangapeka Tramping Track
Nelson Lakes National Park	Abel Tasman National Park
Kahurangi National Park	Christ Church Cathedral
The Suter Art Gallery	World of Wearable Art and Collectible car Complex