Nearby Towns
Waitaki District/Valley is not only home to Kurow, but to some other fabulous rural townships that link visitors to Ohau, Mt Cook/Aoraki.
Abel Tasman
‘The Green Rush’ is a visitor slogan applied to the Nelson region to emphasise its pristine beauty, sun, sand, sea and lush green forest.
Golden Bay
Golden Bay, curving gracefully from Abel Tasman National Park New Zealand around to the encircling crescent of Farewell Spit is such a place.
Oamaru
The main town of North Otago, is a most interesting and attractive place to visit. Historic Precinct of well-preserved 19th century buildings.
Tasman Bay
Tasman Bay, at the very top of the South Island New Zealand. The area embracing Nelson city, Motueka, Mapua, Kaiteriteri and Marahau.
Whirinaki
The Whirinaki Forest Park lies between the Kaingaroa Forest and the Te Urewera National Park. The park has some outstanding short bush walks.
Nelson District
Kahurangi, Nelson District and Abel Tasman parks and lakes, this enchanting destination is a must-see for adventure-seekers, food lovers.
Hanmer
Hanmer Forest Park has it all, with a unique complementary attraction. Hanmer close by the forest, is the South Island’s main thermal resort.
Kaimai-Mamaku
Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park stretches 70 km from the Karangahake Gorge. The distinctive Kaimai ridgeline forms a backdrop to the Bay of Plenty.
Kaimanawa
Kaimanawa Forest Park is southeast of Lake Taupo, and extends over a number of remote mountain ranges. Lake Taupo District (Waikato Region)
Mount Richmond
Mt Richmond Forest Park stretches 100 km along the rugged backbone of the Mt Richmond Range from St Arnaud all the way to the coast.
Lake Sumner
Lake Sumner Forest Park lies 100 km northwest of Christchurch between the Lewis Pass and Arthur’s Pass National Parks in Canterbury.