Nelson, Mapua, Ruby Bay, Motueka, Riwaka, Kaiteriteri, The Abel Tasman...

It's all here. Take a day trip to the Abel Tasman National Park, do some tramping (hiking) in the Kahurangi. Visit the artisans and the vineyards. Travel the Coastal Highway to Ruby Bay, enjoy a coffee in a café in Motueka. Relax on the golden sands of Kaiteriteri or take a cruise or water taxi up the Abel Tasman coastline.

Whether you enjoy swimming, marine mammal watching, sea kayaking, horse riding, mountain biking or want to throw yourself out of a plane or loop-the-loop in one, then the Nelson and Tasman regions are for you.

If you'd prefer to take things a little easier there are golf courses, museums, galleries, artisans, cafés, restaurants, vineyards and wineries - to name just a few. Or you could simply relax on your deck, read a good book and enjoy the views.

Dehra Doon self-contained chalet accommodation and holiday home are well located for:

• The Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes national parks
• Cruises and water taxis
• Tramping from gentle coastal walks to multi-day alpine hikes
• Caving, canyoning, abseiling and climbing
• Visit the pure waters of the Riwaka Resurgence
• Wine tasting and vineyard tours
• 18 hole and 9 hole golf courses and mini golf for the kids (and the kids at heart)
• Parachuting, acrobatic flying, microlights and paragliding from Motueka Aerodrome
• Swimming in a selection of safe beaches - enjoy the golden sands of Kaiteriteri
• Birdwatching and star gazing
• The Nelson Saturday morning arts, crafts and produce market
• The Motueka Sunday morning arts, crafts and produce market
• Scuba dive in the marine reserve
• Fishing and hunting
• Day trips to Golden Bay

Bands at Riwaka Hotel

If you're coming to watch a band at the Riwaka Hotel (on the Main Road, Riwaka, Motueka) then we're not far away. So why not enjoy the gig and then head back to one of our comfortable self-contained holiday chalets?

There's so much to do here, you'll wish you could stay longer.

Come and enjoy the Nelson and Tasman ranges - explore New Zealand's Abel Tasman and Kahurangi national parks.

Try canyoning with Abel Tasman Canyons

"Hi Cherie and Rodney, We really loved our stay in the chalet: the panoramic views from the veranda and the peace and quiet. We enjoyed our visits from the chooks, sheep and baby hedgehog. It was my favourite accommodation of our 3-week stay in New Zealand and I would thoroughly recommend it as an ideal base from which to explore the Abel Tasman National Park. All best wishes" Sally Mockford

"Everything was perfect! Thank you" Ville & Viliina, Finland.