Cable Bay and Hira
Rotokura / Cable Bay is a bay and small settlement 18 kilometres north-east of Nelson.
The settlement at the head of the bay is at the southern end of a thin strip of land or causeway connecting Pepin Island with the South Island.
The sheltered beach at Cable Bay has sandy patches but is mostly a shingle beach. The thin land connection to Pepin Island forming the crest of the beach is the result of a rare combination of strong currents and a rock source. The area is part of the Cable Bay Recreation Reserve, managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation. It offers ample parking, toilets, and picnic tables, but no rubbish facilities. Overnight staying is not permitted on the reserve. more
The adjacent marine reserve offers recreational opportunities such as kayaking and snorkelling. There are also sea kayak trip ranging from half-day to day-trips around Pepin Island departing at Cable Bay.
Up the road from the Cable Bay beach is the Cable Bay Café, which is one of the oldest cafes in the Nelson region, originally opened as a tearoom in 1920.
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CABLE BAY ADVENTURE PARK - Cable Bay, Nelson
CABLE BAY ADVENTURE PARK - Cable Bay, Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy a guided, quad bike adventure, ride the unique Skywire flying-fox while experiencing spectacular native forest and surrounding views. Just 15 minutes from Nelson city. Open every day except Christmas day. Paintball games, 'Argo' fun-rides and our licensed café is open daily. Mountain Biking, E- Bikes and hiking, picnic areas and more. Fun for all the family.
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- 0800 157 300 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 194 Cable Bay Road, Hira, Nelson, New Zealand
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CABLE BAY KAYAKS - Cable Bay, Nelson
CABLE BAY KAYAKS - Cable Bay, Nelson
Cable Bay Kayaks offers guided kayak tours that immerse you into the beautiful local scenery of Cable Bay, just 20 minutes from Nelson. Find yourself following experienced local kayaking guides across clear water enriched with marine life. For your safety, Cable Bay Kayaks use modern kayaks and meet all industry safety standards. Only kayak operator on these beautiful Nelson waters.
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- +61 3 391 0010
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- Cable Bay, Nelson
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MOUNTAIN BIKING, E BIKES, SHUTTLES - Cable Bay, Nelson
MOUNTAIN BIKING, E BIKES, SHUTTLES - Cable Bay, Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Experience the adventure of a bike ride through the most picturesque scenery Cable Bay has to offer. 15 minutes from Nelson city and open every day except Christmas Day, Cable Bay adventure park provide free access to trails with your own bike and on demand shuttle options available. A range of trails available to suit most abilities. Rental bikes available.
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- +64 3 545 0304
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- 0800 157 300 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 194 Cable Bay Road, Hira, Nelson, New Zealand
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SKYWIRE - Cable Bay, Nelson
SKYWIRE - Cable Bay, Nelson
Mobile-friendly - Skywire - the world's longest flying fox experience. Riders fly a 3.2-kilometre return journey across spectacular native forest, reaching speeds up to 100 kph. Mixing a shot of adrenaline with a scenic chairlift style ride. Tour includes 4x4 transfer to and from launch platform. 15 minutes from Nelson, open daily with licensed café and wide range of other activities.
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- +64 3 545 0304
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- 0800 157 300 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 194 Cable Bay Road, Hira, Nelson, New Zealand
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18 Eden Avenue
At the end of an avenue, behind an overgrown garden, stands a run-down historic house, home to three generations of women, Honoria, Sophie and Poppy. This uplifting and funny New Zealand musical examines the impact ...
Where: Nelson Musical Theatre, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 95 Atawhai Drive, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:30pm on Wednesday 10th April 2024
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Compost 101 with Tim's Garden and Rethink Waste Whakaarohia
Learn the basics of composting and improve your ecological footprint with Tim's Garden and Rethink Waste Whakaarohia! Come along to this popular Free workshop to learn everything you need to know about composting, ask ...
Where: Tim's Garden, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 26 Gloucester Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 12:30pm on Friday 19th April 2024
To: 6:00pm on Thursday 9th May 2024
Interbeing
Exhibition of paintings by Dana Rose and installation by Dominique de Borrekens in the Suter Art Society's McKee Gallery located within the Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu.
Where: NSAS McKee Gallery, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: The Suter Art Gallery - 208 Bridge St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 2:00pm on Monday 15th April 2024
To: 4:30pm on Saturday 4th May 2024
VIP Burlesque Lounge #5
Nelson Showgirl Academy & Events and Red16 are bringing back the VIP experience! It's starting to cool down but at RED 16 we are heating up... This very special up close, intimate experience will have spectacular ...
Where: Red16, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 19 New St, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 7:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 10:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Bitcoin Halving Party
Gather to observe the Fourth Bitcoin Halving with others all around the world. All welcome. Upstairs at Kismet Cocktail Lounge. Come early and talk satoshis, or stay late and move onto the dancefloor downstairs. Kismet ...
Where: Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 151 Hardy Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 6:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 11:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Kilombo Party - Afro, Latin & Caribbean Urban Beatz
DJ Green Chilli will be spinning the hottest urban style tracks from Jamaica, Africa, Central and South America, alongside some unmissable worldwide RnB/Pop tunes with extra spice! Shatta - Afrobeat - Reggaeton ...
Where: Waka Bar & Grill, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 58 Collinwood Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 11:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 2:00am on Sunday 21st April 2024
Guided Walk Into the Past
This guided tour of the Nelson CBD will share pūrākau (stories), mātauranga (knowledge) of our people, places and taonga from a mana whenua perspective. This will be an interactive session where we learn and share ...
Where: Church Steps, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: Top of Trafalgar Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 11:00am on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Nelson Repair Cafe
A free monthly event helping you to repair your items, save resources and build community - brought to you by the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, held at the Habitat Hub (Restore), 166 Tahunanui Drive. You will be able ...
Where: The Habitat Hub, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 166 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunaui, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 10:00am on Saturday 23rd March 2024
To: 1:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Mahitahi Tuna Migration
Learn about the life cycle of tuna (longfin eel), our treasured endemic species found nowhere else on earth. This two-part event begins with a walk along the Maitai River and ends at Queens Gardens with a game and ...
Where: Meet at the walkway by Millars Acre Carpark a, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 41 Halifax Street, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 1:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
To: 3:00pm on Saturday 20th April 2024
Stitch and Chat With Nelson Embroiderers' Guild
$3 per half day. No bookings required. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at needlework? Join the Nelson Embroiderers' Guild for a day of stitch and chat. Whether you are a beginner, pro or rekindling your love ...
Where: Broadgreen House, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Address: 276 Nayland Rd, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
From: 10:30am on Tuesday 26th March 2024
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 4th May 2024