Editing Nelson, New Zealand (section)

=== National parks ===
Nelson is surrounded by mountains on three sides and Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere on the fourth, with its region acting as the gateway to the [[Abel Tasman National Park|Abel Tasman]], [[Kahurangi National Park|Kahurangi]], and [[Nelson Lakes National Park]]s.

It is a centre for both [[ecotourism]] and [[Adventure travel|adventure tourism]] and has a high reputation among [[cave|caving]] enthusiasts due to several prominent cave systems around [[Takaka Hill]] and the [[Wharepapa / Arthur Range]], including the [[Nettlebed Cave]] and some of the largest and deepest explored caverns in the Southern Hemisphere.

Nelson is known for its great lakes, hikes and walks surrounding the town, the most popular being the [[Abel Tasman Coast Track]], [[Abel Tasman National Park]], and [[Heaphy Track]]. These tracks are also known for recreational activities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Recreation & Leisure in Nelson – Tasman |url=https://www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/nelson-tasman/recreation |access-date=30 March 2023 |website=www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz |date=14 July 2022 |language=en |archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330122727/https://www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/nelson-tasman/recreation |url-status=live }}</ref> There are many huts and camping grounds in all three tracks for availability to stay in. There are places to fish, hunt and observe nature within the National Parks and Lakes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Haere mai |url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/ |access-date=2 March 2023 |website=[[Department of Conservation (New Zealand)|Department of Conservation]] |language=en-nz |archive-date=2 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230302163709/https://www.doc.govt.nz/ |url-status=live }}</ref>