beginner to commercial pilot is available at the Nelson Aviation College.The Abel Tasman National Park offers high quality facilities and activities for the visitor. Subtropical forest tracks lead through easy coastal landscapes strung with perfect golden bays. In Kahurangi National Park the vast wilderness expanse is threaded by challenging tracks and fast flowing rivers. and bookings for activities throughout the region, contact Motueka Visitor Information Centre, Wallace Street. Phone 03 528 6543. Tasman National Park, offers a wealth of activities for visitors. Why not paddle into the park in a sea kayak with one of the kayak operators based at Kaiteriteri, take a sea shuttle, water taxi or launch cruise from Kaiteriteri through the beautiful park, and wander back through the parks scenic bush tracks. This region has the most sunshine hours in New Zealand and the long summers and clear winters invite year round leisure activities. From May to September, days are often blue skied, clear and crisp, creating the idea time deserted beaches. Generally flat seas are great for boating and kayaking. brings increasingly hotter sun for sunbathing, with cooler sea temperatures at first. Away from the sheltered bay, afternoon sea breezes make for exciting sailing. café/restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and a la carte for yourself and see what's happening. www.takeabreak.co.nz/ |