New Zealand's Marlborough, Nelson, Farewell Spit & Beyond

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The Marlborough Sounds are one of the nicest places in New Zealand to sea-kayak and they're not over crowded like the Abel Tasman. Marine life is abundant in the Sounds and, depending on season, you'll see little blue penguins, fur seals, dolphins, orca and rays as you paddle through the water. The bird life is extraordinary, including pied and spotted shags, Australasian gannets and fluttering sheerwaters. Occupying the western half of the top of the South Island is Nelson, a sunny, warm region filled with activities both on land and water. With 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Nelson claims t.;History; Geography & Land; Government; Economy; People & Culture; At a Glance; The Basics; Getting Here; Getting Around; Communications; Opening Hours; New Zealand Post; Food; Traveling With Kids; Holidays; Money Matters; Accommodation; Adventures; Travel Information; Introduction; South Island; Marlborough; Introduction; Getting Here; Information Sources; Picton; Blenheim, Renwick & theWineCountry; Havelock & West; Awatere & East; Nelson; Introduction; Getting Here; Information Sources; Nelson & Around; Nelson to Farewell Spit; Abel Tasman National Park; Kahurangi National Park. History Geography & Land Government Economy People & Culture At a Glance The Basics Getting Here Getting Around Communications Opening Hours New Zealand Post Food Traveling With Kids Holidays Money Matters Accommodation Adventures Travel Information Introduction South Island Marlborough Introduction Getting Here Information Sources Picton Blenheim, Renwick & theWineCountry Havelock & West Awatere & East Nelson Introduction Getting Here Information Sources Nelson & Around Nelson to Farewell Spit Abel Tasman National Park Kahurangi National Park. Nelson Lakes National ParkMurchison Book List Maori Language Kiwi English Some Words & Expressions.