Nestled in the northeast corner of South Island, the sun-soaked Nelson Tasman is New Zealand’s feel-good region, with plenty to keep visitors occupied any time of year. Boasting adventure and activities galore, backed by oodles of wining and dining options come sundown, Nelson and its surrounds are a firm favourite with all at Verve. Check out these hidden gems and highlights…
The pricipality of Monaco, steeped in history and dripping with wealth, is one of the jewels of la Cote d'Azur.
Among the most prominent of Aotearoa’s nest of bird sanctuaries, Farewell Spit leans eastwards from the northern tip of Mohua Golden Bay, in Nelson Tasman.
Exploring the series of enchanting, narrow streets and laneways leads to hidden photogenic sites such as ancient stone churches replete with sacred artworks, a clock tower, and, most famously, Mussomeli Castle—which rises proudly from atop a massive rocky monolith.
One of the very, very few positives to come out of the pandemic was the breathing space it afforded Mother Nature to replenish, with pollution levels dropping dramatically during lockdowns and animals returning to spaces they had long since deserted or were too afraid to venture to because of the presence of human beings.
