Nelson is one of my favorite places. Its waterfront with the houses built into the hill, the bars and eateries next to the water and over the water, it is special. Its also flat so makes it easy to get around on a bike.
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We’ve stayed at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park before in Wee Rafe the caravan several years ago and thought we’d give it another go.
Its huge! 540 powered sites and it covers a huge area. What I like about it though is the area at the far end which they call the old area, under the trees which is right on the water.
In winter, they have a deal where NZMCA’rs with CSC can park down the end for $10 pp on the basis that they use their own facilities. They give you access to water, Dump Station and Power only. This deal can only be used for 3 days per month max. Its a good arrangement but we’re staying on for a few more days in the new area for the full rate of $36 with the NZMCA discount which is still very good value.
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Down the other end in the new area, there are new facilities and hard standing parks. Its all very nice. There is a mini golf course, a Restaurant and Cafe and a jumping pillow if you feel like a bounce 🙂
I went for a walk around and the place is massive. You could easily get lost here and being right on the harbour, its a stunning location.
There is even a shaped Auditorium in the grass with a stage for summer events. There are also lots of motels and cabins and permanent caravans too but they’re all in a separate area.
After the first few days, we moved up to the new area with all the mod cons. All the services were bunched together on top of a small hill which was nice with a courtyard in between. Laundry, showers, toilets etc.
We went for a walk across the estuary when the tide went out and over to a small forest opposite. Lots of things to see and do.
A cool place to stay in a nice town.
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You may be interested in a small pop next to the show grounds in lower queen street Richmond almost opposite the waimea club. 15 for water and power or just 10 sc. Its for nzmca only. No showetrs but cheap laundry. Handy to the cycle trail in all directions.
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Yes I knew about that one thanks. Sounds good. We went onto Mapua and Kaiteriteri from there. Cheers
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Looks great. We love the beach/ocean and go as often as we can. In between all the recent storms.
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It’s a lovely place in the world.
Cheers
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