the area contains three national parks (Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes, and Abel Tasman), miles of sandy beaches, and adjoins two wine regions (including Marlborough, New Zealand’s largest).

Abel Tasman National Park makes an unbeatable starting point. The smallest of New Zealand’s 13 national parks at just over 90 square miles, it’s also its most visited, thanks in large part to ...

For those with more time, the Abel Tasman ... New Zealand, catching the 3.5-hour Interislander Ferry ride from Wellington to Picton, or driving from surrounding South Island locations like ...