Popular places to stay in Nelson and Marlborough
The first thing to decide when you are planning a trip to the top of the South Island is where you want to stay. Not which hotel, but which of the stunning towns you want to base yourself for a few days or longer. The top of the South Island is definitely not short of places to stay whether you are coming to spend some time in the outdoors, sample some wine or just kick back and relax. Here are the top three places to stay according to our GO Explore fans:
Best accommodation in Nelson and Marlborough
Once you have decided which town you are going to base yourself in, it’s time to choose some accommodation. Whether you are looking for five star luxury hotels or a remote campground, you’re well catered for at the top of the South Island. With so many options to choose from, we asked our GO Explore fans for some of their top tips and this is what they came back with:
Best places to eat out at the top of the South Island
From Nelson to Blenheim there are tons of great restaurants at the top of the South Island to picking the top ten is not that easy! Thankfully we had some help from our GO Explore fans who told us some of their top tips – let us know if you have any better!
Best beaches at the top of the South Island
New Zealand is blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and the top of the South Island is where you will find some of the most spectacular. From golden sandy beaches to remote, unspoilt spits, Nelson and the Marlborough region really are spoilt for choice. Here are some of our favourites:
Best activities at the top of the South Island
The top of the South Island is absolutely packed with things to do. Heading to the beach is high on the list for a lot of people and visiting any of our top beach tips is a great way to spend the day, however if you are looking for something a bit more adventurous, here are some of the best suggestions from our GO Explore fans:
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