Nelson is a picturesque city at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, sitting on the edge of Tasman Bay. One of NZ’s most sun-drenched regions, Nelson naturally boasts an incredible outdoor environment, with outdoor activities galore such as hiking, kayaking, or biking. It’s a great place to spend a few days’ road tripping, and parking up in incredibly gorgeous spots to enjoy all that this region has to offer. With three stunning National Parks to choose from, you’ll want to drive slowly and take time to explore the Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park, and the huge Kahurangi National Park before heading to the West Coast and further South to explore what’s on offer.
Because of its great location and outdoorsy vibe, it’s only natural that Nelson has a wide variety of campervan hire companies to choose from, most within close proximity to each other in the main city centre.
Basic Facts:
Distances and Speed: km/h
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Toll Roads: No
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Drive on which side of road: Left
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Distance to:
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Kaikoura – 243.2 kms
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Christchurch – 415 kms
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Queenstown – 809.1 kms
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Dunedin – 769.7
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