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Entertainment, things to do, and places to visit in Nelson

Heading out for something to eat, a place to have a few drinks or looking for live entertainment? Do you want a big evening out?  Do you want to listen to music and catch up with a few friends?  Whatever you have in mind there are lots of options.

Nelson City has the greatest concentration of bars, cafes & restaurants, dancing options etc but throughout the region you'll find lots of really good things to do in the evening - a quirky country pub with a band playing or a cafe with an electric feel, great coffee and food made from fresh organic ingredients.

For what music is on this coming week and in the not too distant future check out the NELSON RIGHT NOW on the Home Page of this site (updated every week).

For information on local events in Nelson Tasman CLICK HERE

For individual listings check out the information below.  To view the Gold Member pop ups click on the bars to your right (in yellow box).    Get out there, explore and enjoy yourself.

 
Choose from the areas below and scroll down for your good time entertainment options.
ABEL TASMAN/KAITERITERI

Places to eat and drink in Marahau, Kaiteriteri and the Abel Tasman National Park

Kaiteriteri

Shoreline, crn of Inlet & Sandy Bay Road, Kaiteriteri
Phone 03 527 8507
Right on the waterfront, brunch and evening a la carte menu.

The Beached Whale, Inlet Road, Kaiteriteri
Phone 03 327 8114
Casual beach style restaurant with pizzas, fish 'n chinp and a la carte menu.

Marahau

Marahua Park Cafe, Harvey Road, Marahua
Phone 03 527 8270
Cafe right at the entrance to the Abel Tasman National Park.
Open 7 days from Mid Sept until May.

Hooked on Marahau Cafe & Restaurant, Marahau Waterfront
Phone 03 527 8270
Right on the waterfront in Marahau.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Abel Tasman National Park

Awaroa Lodge, Awaroa Bay
Phone: 03 528 8758
Right in the centre of the Park this cafe is quite a find.  Grab a cool beer after a hard's day's walk.
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Though not cheap it does offer really good food - breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Gold Operators

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