Road trips from Nelson
3 road trips that start in or near Nelson, from 3 to 7 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge
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From Nelson to Abel Tasman, Takaka and the Top of the South
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Karst, springs and dunes – by campervan over Tākaka Hill to Golden Bay and the Kahurangi backcountry
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge | 3 | 347 km | 3 h 47 min | 11 |
| From Nelson to Abel Tasman, Takaka and the Top of the South | 4 | 148 km | 1 h 37 min | 11 |
| Karst, springs and dunes – by campervan over Tākaka Hill to Golden Bay and the Kahurangi backcountry | 7 | 344 km | 3 h 45 min | 14 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Nelson?
Popular routes starting in or near Nelson: From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge, From Nelson to Abel Tasman, Takaka and the Top of the South and Karst, springs and dunes – by campervan over Tākaka Hill to Golden Bay and the Kahurangi backcountry.
Is there a short road trip from Nelson?
The shortest is From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge: 3 days, about 347 km.
What is the longest road trip from Nelson?
The longest is From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge: 3 days, about 347 km with 11 stops.