The Light House and Haulashore Island Tour

3.30 – 5.30pm
NZ$20/pp including GST.
Transport provided at an additional cost dependant on numbers.

We will take a ferry out to the Boulder Bank and historic Lighthouse, then on to Haulashore Island for a brief look at some of Nelson’s unique history.

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Tour

9.30 – 11.30am
Koha (gift/donation)
Transport provided at an additional cost dependant on numbers.

We will look around the display room and then walk through the surrounding native bush.

The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary is a community based initiative working to create a pest-free wildlife sanctuary close to Nelson.

Boulder Bank and Marine Reserve Tour

2.00 – 4.00pm
Koha (gift/donation)
Transport provided at an additional cost dependant on numbers.

Debs Martin, the Regional Field Officer for Forest and Bird, will give a brief talk on the rare plant and animal species as well as the history of this unique area. There will be time for exploration of the Boulder Bank, a meander along the marine reserve, a climb to a great look out over Tasman Bay or a swim. Koha will be used for tree planting to protect endangered birds.

The internationally-renowned Nelson Boulder Bank is a natural spit of boulders, formed of the debris of land slips from the Mackay Bluffs, swept southwards by sea currents over 10,000 years. The bank is 13km long, the last 8km forming a spit which separates Tasman Bay from Nelson Haven. Its width varies from 55 metres at high tide to 240 metres at low tide.

The shelter offered by the Boulder Bank was a major factor in choosing the site of Nelson. In 1848 a beacon was erected near the end of the bank and, in 1862, the cast iron lighthouse building that remains today. In 1906 a cut was made in the bank to allow easier passage to Nelson Harbour for shipping. 'The Cut' now separates Haulashore Island from the bank.

The WOW Tour

9.30 – 11.30am
NZ$18/pp including GST.
Transport provided at an additional cost dependant on numbers.

WearableArt™ Gallery
Simply spine-tingling and gives visitors a rare opportunity to view the historic garment collection in a gallery infused with the theatrical atmosphere of music, lighting and movement. Mannequins twirl to inspired musical arrangements under lighting designed specifically to accentuate the beauty of these wonderful creations. You gain the impression that designers of WearableArt™ garments stitch a little piece of their soul into each masterpiece. Enjoy and marvel at the detail and craftsmanship these designers invest into their garments.

Classic Cars
Enjoy a select exhibition from New Zealand's largest private automotive collection on display in this distinctive gallery. The exhibition is an eclectic mix highlighting the art of motoring.
These cars are some of the most sought after models from three centuries of motoring. Some have undergone extensive restoration to return them to their former glory, others are presented in original condition, all are of concourse standard, restored to the highest standard and immaculately presented. They represent the highpoints of automotive history, design and craftsmanship.