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Nelson Airport

Nelson Airport: Our most recommended tours and activities

New Zealand: eSIM Mobile Data Plan

1. New Zealand: eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Make your trip to New Zealand hassle-free with a convenient eSIM data package. Stay connected on your travels with high-speed coverage in New Zealand. Purchase and install your eSIM anytime and anywhere. Choose from a variety of data packages, validity options, and coverage in additional countries. Simply scan the eSIM QR code to access all your essential apps on your trip. Avoid the trouble of managing multiple SIMs with this zero-waste solution. Get one eSIM per device and, if needed, top-up by simply buying and activating additional eSIM plans as you go. Once activated, your coverage will begin immediately according to your selected duration. All iPhone model launched beyond iPhone XS can support eSIM. For Android, if you are unsure, please check with the guideline photo for eligibility. If you can not connect to the internet after install this eSIM, please follow the Self Help Troubleshooting Guide in your GYG voucher. APN (Access Point Name): 3gnet Local operator info: New Zealand: 2Degrees Australia: Optus

New Zealand: eSIM Mobile Data Plan with Australia Coverage

2. New Zealand: eSIM Mobile Data Plan with Australia Coverage

Make your trip to Oceania hassle-free with your convenient eSIM. Stay connected on your travels with high-speed coverage in Australia and New Zealand. Purchase and install your eSIM anytime and anywhere, and choose from a variety of data packages, validity options, and coverage in additional countries. Simply scan the eSIM QR code to access all your essential apps on your trip. Avoid the trouble of managing multiple SIMs with this zero-waste solution. Get one eSIM per device and top up by simply buying and activating additional eSIM plans as you go. Once activated, your coverage will begin according to your selected duration. Most devices released after 2019 are compatible with eSIM (e.g. iPhone XR, XS of models beyond, Google Pixel 4 and beyond). If you are unsure, please check the compatibility guideline photo to confirm eligibility. If you can not connect to the internet after install this eSIM, please follow the Self Help Troubleshooting Guide in your GYG voucher. Carriers to use: New Zealand- 2degrees/ Australia- Optus

From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight

3. From Nelson: Marlborough Sounds Scenic Helicopter Flight

Discover the beautiful Marlborough Sounds as you take a scenic helicopter flight from nearby Nelson. Admire the scenery and land on your choice of either a beach or mountain top before you return. Board your private helicopter at the activity provider's base at Nelson Airport and set off on a scenic flight to the Marlborough Sounds. Follow the coastline on the way as your pilot points out landmarks via two-way headset communication. Admire the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds from above. Look out over the Pelorus, Kenepuru, and Queen Charlotte Sounds, enjoying views of this pristine natural environment. Land at your choice of either a beach or mountain top before you return to the meeting point.

Nelson: Kahurangi National Park and Mt Owen Helicopter Tour

4. Nelson: Kahurangi National Park and Mt Owen Helicopter Tour

From Nelson Airport, fly southwest before entering the Kahurangi National Park for a landing on Mt Owen. Filming for Lord of the Rings was undertaken here for 10 days with the result being one of the most moving moments in the film. It was here, distraught at the loss of Gandalf, the remaining members of the Fellowship escaped the mines and threw themselves to the ground in their grief. Mt Owen showcases some of the oldest rock in New Zealand and has priceless geological properties. As you ascend, a landscape of glaciated marble karst is exposed and you appreciate the challenges for film crew working within the harsh alpine environment. Your pilot will guide you and allow time for plenty of photos and for soaking in the atmosphere of this unique location. Re-board your helicopter for the return flight back to Nelson Airport. A flight of a lifetime you won't forget.

Nelson: Helicopter Flight with Mountain Landing & Bay Views

5. Nelson: Helicopter Flight with Mountain Landing & Bay Views

From our convenient base at Nelson Airport, board your private helicopter for a 30 minute flight of Nelson, landing at high altitude to take in the stunning surrounds of Tasman Bay and the National Parks. You will have two-way communication with your pilot who will point out landmarks and answer your questions. After landing at high altitude, the helicopter will shut down and your pilot will escort you to the best viewing spots for photos. After you've taken in the sights, you will re-board your helicopter and be returned to our base.

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What people are saying about Nelson Airport

A very good alternative to the E-sim You have to manage internet use so as not to "waste" your Go plan, otherwise it can cause surprises. We had rented a scooter but could not return it because no longer enough package we had to come back to the hotel to have wifi