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:
Rent the perfect car for your adventure
Recommended vehicle for exploring Nelson and Marlborough
INTERMEDIATE 4X4
TOYOTA RAV4
Guaranteed Model:
The Rav4 packs power and practicality with all the features you need.
5 Seats
3
4
Auto Trans
NEAREST BRANCHES
Trip Planner
News and Social
- DESTINATIONS
New Zealand Summer – what have we got to look forward to?
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has put a real spanner in the works for most of 2020, however, let’s not forget that the year got off to a really great start with a stunning summer here in New Zealand. Long sunny days saw many of us enjoying some well-deserved R&R on beaches up and down the country. …
New Zealand Summer – what have we got to look forward to? Read More »
05 October, 2020
- DESTINATIONS
10 of New Zealand’s Weirdest Tourist Attractions
Read moreWe all know New Zealand is world-famous for our amazing tourist attractions. From the stunning Milford Sound to the bubbling pools of Rotorua and towering peaks of the Southern Alps – we live in paradise. There are, however, some tourist attractions that aren’t so much beautiful but more… weird. This doesn’t make them any less …
10 of New Zealand’s Weirdest Tourist Attractions Read More »
01 October, 2020
- DESTINATIONS
10 of New Zealand’s most photographed lighthouses
Read moreAs a country completely surrounded by water, it’s no surprise that New Zealand has more than its fair share of lighthouses. From Cape Reinga at the tip of the North Island to Waipapa in the Deep South, you’ll find them dotted all around New Zealand’s stunning coastline. For those of you who love a good …
10 of New Zealand’s most photographed lighthouses Read More »
23 September, 2020