This is the Marlborough & Nelson chapter from Lonely Planet's New Zealand guidebook.
Marlborough & Nelson - New Zealand (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
These neighbouring regions have much in common beyond an amenable climate: both boast renowned holiday spots, particularly the Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park, and there are more national parks and mountain ranges than you can poke a stick at.
get up close and personal to the wildlife, including whales, seals, dolphins and albatrosses, in Kaikoura
maps
embrace the craft-beer scene around Nelson
transport
tramp, bike and kayak the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Marlborough region, Picton, Marlborough Sounds, Queen Charlotte Track, Kenepuru & Pelorous Sounds, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Nelson, Nelson Lakes National Park, Motueka, Abel Tasman, Golden Bay and Kahurangi National Park.
Read more: http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand/new-zealand-16/new-zealand-marlborough-nelson-chapter-16/#ixzz38Josz012
Marlborough & Nelson - New Zealand (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
These neighbouring regions have much in common beyond an amenable climate: both boast renowned holiday spots, particularly the Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park, and there are more national parks and mountain ranges than you can poke a stick at.
get up close and personal to the wildlife, including whales, seals, dolphins and albatrosses, in Kaikoura
maps
embrace the craft-beer scene around Nelson
transport
tramp, bike and kayak the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Marlborough region, Picton, Marlborough Sounds, Queen Charlotte Track, Kenepuru & Pelorous Sounds, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Nelson, Nelson Lakes National Park, Motueka, Abel Tasman, Golden Bay and Kahurangi National Park.
Read more: http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand/new-zealand-16/new-zealand-marlborough-nelson-chapter-16/#ixzz38Josz012