Take a water taxi to Bark Bay or Tonga Island and hike back to Marahau

Spot fur seals at Tonga Island Marine Reserve

Swim at the golden-sand beaches of Anchorage, Torrent Bay, and Onetahuti

Sea kayak along the Abel Tasman coast (half-day from $95 NZD, full-day from $150 NZD)

Try Nelson's craft breweries (Eddyline, Founders Brewery)