Nelson, Nelson, New ZealandAnother scenic route going from the dramatic coastline, through mountains, to the top of the South Island. Very windy in the mountains and hard to drive. Terrain hot and dry looking,
Blenheim area: lush hilly farmland with vineyards everywhere.
Havelock is supposed to have the best green-lip mussels.
Slip Inn for mussels, which were prepared 7 different ways. Excellent!
Favorite ones were steamed in wine/garlic.
Also had fish 'n chips (blue cod). Best so far on the trip
Great place--right next to Marina and boat ramp.
Blenheim area: lush hilly farmland with vineyards everywhere.
Havelock is supposed to have the best green-lip mussels.
Slip Inn for mussels, which were prepared 7 different ways. Excellent!
Favorite ones were steamed in wine/garlic.
Also had fish 'n chips (blue cod). Best so far on the trip
Great place--right next to Marina and boat ramp.
NELSON TOP 10 campground
Nice town along the water. Quite a few people surfing with para sails. Beautiful site with so many different colored sails.
Nice town along the water. Quite a few people surfing with para sails. Beautiful site with so many different colored sails.
2025-05-22