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Waimea Basin Walking Tracks, Nelson is one of the must-visit tourist attractions in Nelson. A tour along the Waimea Basin Walking Tracks, Nelson promises great fun spiced with little adventure. Get to know more about Waimea Basin Walking Tracks, Nelson through Nelson Travel Guide.
Nelson Information
Nelson is located towards the southern shore of Tasman Bay, in the northern edge of South Island in New Zealand. Nelson is encircled by Tasman Bay on one side and mountains on 3 sides. The city is landscaped by beaches, caves, hills and national parks. Nelson houses a harbor. Nelson city offers ample places for sightseeing in Nelson.
Waimea Basin Walking Tracks, Nelson: About the Location
The Waimea Basin Walking Tracks in Nelson are spread over the Waimea Basin. The Waimea Basin is a verdant stretch extending from Nelson to Moutueka region. The basin is landscaped by low hills and plains. You can avail of bus services or other means of transport to reach here.
Things to do in Waimea Basin Walking Tracks, Nelson
A tour along the walking tracks will take you to the Albion Square which is located right in the center of the city. The square houses historical sites like the Hardy Street Girls School, the Suter Gallery, a post office box dating back to 1864 and the Queens Gardens.
Let Waimea Inlet be your next stop. It is South Island’s largest estuary. The attractions of this region are the Tahunanui back beach, Rabbit Island , Monaco and Mapua. The Waimea Inlet offers the ideal base to go for fishing, swimming, white baiting and birdwatching.
As you proceed south of the Waimea Basin Walking Tracks, Nelson, you will reach Eves Valley Scenic Reserve. It is situated 27 kilometers from Nelson city. The reserve covering an area of 28 hectares is landscaped by beech-podocarp forests . It offers great
picnicking spots by the stream. Here in the reserve the visitors can indulge in bush walking. From here you can head towards the Belgrove windmill, Hope Saddle and Snowdens Bush Scenic Reserve. As you continue your tour towards Motueka great adventure and sightseeing awaits you. The Motueks River delta is covered by salt marshes. Motueka region presents ample opportunities to the tourists to indulge in a variety of activities like bird-watching, kayaking, dog walking, canoeing, fishing and motor boating.
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