Activities and events

Events in the Nelson region

Events Calendar

Download the fortnightly "What's Happening!" (PDF) for ready reference to local events for the current period.

e-Vents Nelson

To get the most out of the region, check out e-vents Nelson - the most informative online guide to conferences, events and what's on. Browse for events of interest, and add upcoming events.

Ongoing activities

Team sport

Join up! Find your team / sport on the Found Directory!

Click here to access the Found Directory.

Golf

Just 4km from the city, you can play an eighteen hole game on a challenging but uncrowded course, in a beautiful river valley setting, surrounded by leafy shade trees where tui, pigeons and kingfishers create an all day chorus.

Read about Nelson's municipal course, Waahi Taakaro Golf Course.

Skateboard

Skateboarding is permitted in a variety of locations throughout Nelson.

Learn where you can skate in Nelson City.

Read about the development of Nelson's new skatepark.

Cycle

Nelson is lucky to have a range of urban cycleways as well as opportunities to head out of the city on a mountain bike so close by.

Find out where you can take your road or mountain bike on your next cycling adventure.

Fly a kite

Locate where you can fly your kite around Nelson.

Exercise your dogs

Get out and get your dog fit as well! In specified areas, dogs are allowed only on a leash. In other areas, you can unleash your dog but you are asked to keep your dog under control. And several parks are available for total dog freedom!

Read a list of parks where you can exercise your dog.

Learn about Council's Control of Dogs Bylaw.

Picnic

Get the family together for a picnic! Nelson has so many parks and reserves available for the next family outing.

Locate a picnic area in Nelson.

Model airplanes and boats

You can fly your model airplanes and launch your model boats in specified locations around the city.

Click here for a list of parks to fly your model aeroplane.

Launch your model boat in one of these Nelson ponds.

Walk or jog

Just do it! Get out, get fit, and explore Nelson at the same time.

Nelson has heaps of walkways to explore, click here to locate and map out your next walk.

Learn where you can off-road jog in Nelson.

Purchase Walk Nelson

Walk Nelson is available for $8 from the Nelson City Council reception as well as at all Nelson Public Libraries. Get your copy today!

Find out more about Walk Nelson and view some of the featured walks online.

Water

Nelson has many opportunities for river, pool or ocean swimming. Beautiful beaches abound in the region! You can also sand yacht or windsurf in specified areas.

Click here to plan your next swimming outing.

Get out and sand yacht in Nelson.

Get your board and hang ten for windsurfing.

Boat and fish

All aboard! Nelson is a great place for boaties. The combined Nelson-Marlborough region is the second biggest recreational boating area in New Zealand. Fishing is a top recreational activity as well.

Click here for information on the marina and marina charges.

Learn where all the area boat ramps are located.

Locate Nelson's fishing piers.