Nelson’s premier five star waterfront property in luxury shoreline accommodation.You can’t help but unwind as estuarine tides lap the shore, where wading birds feed in the shallows. The perfume from our extensive rose gardens is simply divine. Stroll through our parkland of established trees, be pampered, sip a local wine, and your serenity is complete. We look forward to sharing our beautiful waterfront sanctuary with you soon!  

Arrive at Bronte Country Estate. Enjoy our lovely facilities, go for a walk, swim in the salt water pool and relax with a glass of local wine.Tonight you are booked at the Smokehouse, a very popular award winning seafood restaurant on the Mapua wharf.  

After a leisurely home cooked breakfast join the boat Taranui for a day trip, exploring along the Abel Tasman National Park's coastline; past Split Apple Rock, Kaiteriteri, Marahau, round golden sandy bays, Adele and Fishermans Islands and on to Tonga Island seal colony.

After saying goodbye to the seals we find a sheltered bay for a light lunch. You can swim, sea kayak, go ashore for a bush walk, or just relax on Taranui while we prepare your lunch. There is plenty of snorkelling equipment if you are keen to work up an appetite and kayaks on board for your enjoyment. Tonight your dinner reservation is at the award winning restaurant, Bouterey’s.  

After a home cooked breakfast on the homestead verandah, Nelson Helicopters will pick you up and take you on a scenic flight.Lord Of The Rings - See for yourself these three now world famous sights of Dimrill Dale, Chetwood Forest, and Eregion Hills.  This is where these scenes were filmed. Landing at Dimrill Dale if conditions permit. 

The afternoon is free for you to explore the arts & crafts of Nelson or perhaps visit a winery. 

Tonight we have left your dinner booking open. Talk to Daniel and he will give you recommendations on dining options. See how you feel, you might choose to have gourmet takeaways or local antipasto in your room.      

After your final leisurely home cooked breakfast in front of the homestead garden it time to bid you farewell as you continue on your journey.  I

***Blow the Budget option***

Up Grade to Te Koi and have a Bronte Country Estate personal chef cook a sensational four course dinner for you in your own private room one night of your choice.