Tasman/Golden Bay field trip
16 Dec 2024 - 16 Dec 2024
Dave and the Nelson Team have finalised the itinerary for a late summer Field Trip to the magnificent region of Tasman Bay and Golden Bay.
Check out the schedule below and start thinking about this amazing opportunity to visit some the regions most respected and well-known nurseries and stunning stopovers along the way!
Friday 14 Feb
12 noon Meet up at Waimea Nurseries for Lunch
1pm Waimea Nurseries
2.15pm Thirkettles
3.45pm The Tree Farm
5pm Return to Richmond
6pm Dinner
Stay Richmond (own arrangements)
Recommended accommodation options:
Gladstone Motel https://gladstonemotel.co.nz/,
Queen Street Studios https://queenstreetstudios.co.nz/,
Parkside Motel https://www.parksidemotel.co.nz/ or
Richmond Motels (cheaper option) https://www.richmondmotel.co.nz/
Saturday 15 Feb
9am Depart Richmond
9.45am Tasman Bay Roses
10.30 Depart for Takaka
12 noon Lunch
1pm Seaflowers Nursery
2pm Kiwi Spirit
3.45pm The Grove or Pupu Springs
6pm Dinner
Stay Zatori, Collingwood https://www.zatori.co.nz/
Sunday 16 Feb
9am Depart for Wharariki
12 noon Lunch
1pm Depart Wharariki
3.30pm Arrive Nelson Airport
Cost $290 pp / includes:
* accommodation at Zatori, Collingwood
* dinner Saturday night
* breakfast Sunday morning
* lunches both days
Please note:
Zatori, Collingwood is shared accommodation. If this is not suitable to your needs, please make your own arrangements to stay at one of the suggested alternatives:
https://collingwoodpark.co.nz/
https://collingwoodholidaypark.co.nz/