activities • wellness

the art of relaxation

The lifestyle in the Nelson region draws highly skilled practitioners from all over New Zealand and the world. From everyday practical ‘self-help’ health management, to unashamed luxury, the region offers the full spectrum of treatments and services in contemporary spas, studios, workshops and classes. Empower and enjoy; try relaxation and rejuvenation, yoga, tai chi, martial arts, complementary and alternative medicine, fasting, cleansing, slow food and healthy cooking.

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wine tours

Summer is the perfect time to spend a leisurely day driving around the region’s award-winning wineries. Enjoy cellar door tastings and learn how the wines are made. Take a vineyard or barrel room tour and enjoy a bite to eat at one of the vineyard cafes.

breathing space

Forget the hustle and bustle, allow yourself be enveloped in the heat of a sauna, soak in a mineral mud wrap, experience the tingle of a deep tissue massage or feel refreshed with a facial. Around the region there are many health spas, beauty treatments and retreats.

touch the sun

Lift off in a luxury on charter helicopter and treat yourself to an unforgettable flight over some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand.

freedom fishing

The region’s rivers attract fly fishermen from all over the world. Many come to take part in the annual One Fly Fishing competition or just to find remote, pristine pools. Hire a guide to take you to the best spots either helifishing, by foot or in the comfort of a drift boat.

skin deep

Pamper yourself with the array of locally-made natural skin products. A visit to a cosmetics shop is something your skin will love you for. Using all natural ingredients, the array of products sound almost good enough to eat!