Mind-blowing landscapes you can enjoy for free; there’s plenty of that around Nelson. Take your pick from the golden sands of Abel Tasman, the iconic jetty on the lakes of Nelson Lakes, and the bush-clad mountains of Kahurangi. In between the scenery porn, retreat to sunny Nelson and Motueka or the alpine towns of St Arnaud and Murchison. Start planning on New Zealand’s largest travel guide.