Menu
Our region is a veritable banquet of taste sensations with rich resources from the sea, rivers and fertile land. Stop at the numerous cafes, restaurants and vineyards to enjoy their unique style of cuisine. Set in beautiful gardens, settlers’ cottages, old churches, stylish buildings, every eatery has something special to offer. Share our wonderful food and beverages that are the rich palette of the Nelson Region which include;
Lunch at Mapua
Sample the region’s wines over lunch at one of the regions many fine vineyards,
Lunch at Mapua (and visit the craft shop),
Catch and eat smoked salmon at Anatoki,
Sample craft beers on the Brewers Trail,
Pick your own fresh fruit and produce in season,
Sample tasty local produce at the Nelson Market on Saturday morning.
Shop
Renowned for its art and crafts the region has a broad selection of galleries displaying artwork, pottery, glassware, souvenirs and jewellery along with home ware both local and from overseas. New Zealand fashion is also making inroads on the world stage and the region has a number of shops that stock New Zealand labels including Nelson’s own designers. Recommended are;
Nelson Markets
Shop for designer clothing in Nelson,
Visit internationally known glass blowing galleries,
Browse stalls of local hand crafted produce at the Nelson Market,
Visit artisan studios while exploring the back roads around Mapua, Moutere Hills and Golden Bay,
Purchase a gift from the World of Wearable Arts and Classic Cars Museum
Shop for custom made jewellery made by the creator of the One Ring from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Fun and Activities
Our region is renowned for its sunshine, fine beaches, lakes, mountains and lush native forests. Abel Tasman National Park and Nelson Lakes National Park are both a short drive from Richmond and Parkside Motel is an ideal location from which to take advantage of the many activities available, Among the many activities you can enjoy in the region are;
Kayaking in AbelTasman
Cycling the newly opened Great Taste Cycle Trail. We can assist you with bike hire if required.
Walk through Nelson to the Centre of New Zealand
Kayak or walk through the Abel Tasman National Park, Visit Farewell Spit, New Zealand’s longest sand bar,
Ski Rainbow Valley in the winter,
Tramp through the Nelson Lakes National Park,
Fish the internationally renowned rivers for trout in season,
Explore caves in the Kahurangi Park, Swim off Rabbit Island and Tahunanui Beaches,
Play golf on immaculately maintained golf courses,
For the more adventurous skydiving, snorkel and scuba diving, hunting, white water rafting, four wheel drive safaris may be available. Contact the motel who may be able to assist you by recommending or bookings the above activities.
