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two hours to Nelson.
We arrive in Nelson later this afternoon and
Day 5 Wellington • Visit Te Papa Museum
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• Home-Hosted Dinner
the sunniest region in New Zealand, Nelson
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through Te Papa, New Zealand’s national mountains, and sandy beaches. A center
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the country’s diverse natural environment. studios and galleries featuring everything
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an active role in educating people on New
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Afterwards, the remainder of the afternoon is
• Torrent Bay
free and lunch is on your own.
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where we’ll enjoy a Home-Hosted Dinner. Kaiteriteri. A natural wonderland of golden
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Day 6 Transfer to Nelson
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Nelson, located on the northern crest of across mossy valleys, and up tree-lined
the South Island along Tasman Bay. We’ll ridges that give way to spectacular panoramic
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