Well we are confused about nelson-as we don't know how to spend 2 days there.we will arrive at nelson early in the morning.
After fz we are staying one night at wanaka.
And one more confusion can we cover waitomo caves and hobbition movie set while driving to rotoura from Auckland

And 3day we will sepnd at Abel Tasman from there punakaki we will hold for a night.

I'm not understanding if you plan to use Nelson as a base for the entire region or do you plan to spend two days in Nelson and then head to Abel Tasman for one full day there?

You mentioned earlier that you're interested in wine - the Nelson and Marlborough region is full of wine - you could easily fill two days just visiting wineries alone.

http://www.newzealand.com/int/marlborough/

Have you arranged an early check in with your accommodation in Nelson? If not, you might look into it so you can get settled before you set out to explore.

You'll have no shortage of things to see and do in the Nelson area, with or without all those wineries, but we can be of more help if you tell us your interests. Knowing why you chose to visit Nelson in the first place would be a good start.

Take a look here for ideas:

http://www.newzealand.com/int/nelson/

I'll leave your questions about the North Island for those who know it better.

I have suggested a route in my earlier post.
Cramming them all into one day will be hectic but if that's your travel style go for it.
Drive 3 hours from Auckland, do a morning tour of Waitomo.
Head over to Hobbiton (1.5 hours)after lunch and do an afternoon tour then 1 more hour to Rotorua.

We ll be reaching nelson by flight by 9.30 in the morning.our interest is in wineries..but m bit confused abt nelson and Blenheim which is better place to stay on??

I ll be giving one day for abel tasman..which place I should stay and explore nelson or Blenheim for wineries..should I drop abel tasman??

See what the weather is like before going to Abel Tasman for the day? Weather here is pretty wet and changeable right now.
If you like sav blanc head to Blenheim. It's really up to you. Both have lots of wineries (25+) to explore.

okie

melq any suggestion

If your main interests are wine and Abel Tasman, I'd suggest you arrive in Nelson, pick up your rental car and head for Blenheim (90 minutes). Spend that afternoon
exploring the wineries around Blenheim (a wine tour perhaps), then spend that night in Blenheim (29).

The next day drive from Blenheim back towards Motueka (2:00), stopping en route to explore Nelson city, and then spend that night in Motueka or around Kaiteriteri or Marahau (30).

That leaves the entire next day for exploring Abel Tasman Nat'l Park. Then spend that night (31) at the same accommodation in Motueka, Kaiteriteri or Marahau.

These towns/villages/settlements all provide easy access to Abel Tasman Nat'l Park. Motueka is a proper town, with cafes, grocery stores, etc, whereas Kaiteriteri and Marahau are beautiful locations with limited services (Kaiteriteri is on a spectacular beach, Marahau is on the door step of Abel Tasman Nat'l Park).

The morning of 1the you cvan drive from your Abel Tasman base to Punakaiki.

Or, just spend a night in Nelson area, spend 1-1/2 days exploring the wineries in the area, and then head to Abel Tasman on the 30th.

melnq-thanks

There is really no need to go to Blenheim for wineries, there are plenty around Nelson, which is a great Sauvignon area also. A boat trip and a hike on the Abel Tasman is a must, especially if it is a nice day.

thank you nelsonian

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Cheers
BartyB

Than you every one.finally in New Zealand .

Have a good time roam and be sure to report back to let us know how it all goes.

Hey guys-ur was beautiful journey.specially I love Abel Tasman .it just make my whole trip awesome.
Thanks for beautiful n very helpful suggestions.
Thank you .

Wow! how I wish I can join you, I love new zealand but have not be opportune to be there. Enjoy!



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