The great outdoors doesn’t come any greater than spectacular Abel Tasman.

Tucked away at the top of the South Island, Nelson and the Abel Tasman are often overlooked as anxious travellers pour off the Interislander ferry, into their cars and head due south, they are however missing a real treat. Photographs look as though the colours have been digitally enhanced and the water is as clear as gin, honestly come and see for yourself! We’ve picked Edenhouse for its perfect location midway between Nelson and the Abel Tasman National Park. This luxury country home is in the lovely Orinoco Valley just 30 minutes from the beaches and walks of the National Park and offers spacious suites in the main lodge or a cottage in the grounds. You should definitely spend at least one day exploring the Abel Tasman and one of the best ways to do this is on a Beaches and Bay kayaking trip with Wilson’s Abel Tasman. Owned and managed by Daryl Wilson, this family business operates a range of walking and kayaking tours in a region that has been their home for over eight generations.

“ It was truly like walking through a photograph. We wished we could have stayed longer.” Mr & Mrs Cable, Somerset

From £945 per person, including 3 nights at Edenhouse with breakfast, full day Beaches and Bays kayaking with Wilson’s Abel Tasman and 4 days car rental.