To Travel the world is to travel within oneself. For all the adrenaline junkies out there are cool adventure events in Nelson like hiking in the forests, camping in mountains, hanging by the cliffs and a lot more. An adrenaline rush is sure to have when one is out there on adventure. Whether it’s swimming, river rafting, rappelling , riding with motorcycle club or cycling with friends or just a weekend getaway near Nelson, we have got you covered.
Find your adventure and trips near Nelson.
## Trips & Adventures Events in Nelson - **Event Name**: The Coppermine 2026 - **Description**: The Coppermine is New Zealand’s premier back country cross country mountain bike race, the course take riders around the historic Dunn mountain trail and has a range of categories to suit all riders abilities. Register here: https://events.barefootsport - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 198 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/the-coppermine-2026/200029198410926 - **Venue**: 140 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hMTMzMDFiNmI2ZWUwODczMzJkNWRhMjFiMDNhMTcwMWE5ZDgzYzFmMjIwMTE5MTAwZmQxNGEzY2MzMWJmZGJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzk4OTg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzczOTU5Ng.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Annie JR - **Description**: Presented by Nelson Youth Theatre Company. Annie JR. features everyone’s favourite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/annie-jr/200030287179722 - **Venue**: Theatre Royal Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lOTNjYTUzNjI3ZTE1ZmQ3NzcyOGYxYjEyM2FiZmQwMzRhMjcxYjJhN2VkYmVmMTdhY2Q2Mzc1ZWE1ZWQyZjVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE4NDI2Mw.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Dungeons & Dragons for beginners - **Description**: Thursdays, 30 July - 03 September, 3.30 - 5pm, Elma Turner Library. Learn how to create your Dungeons & Dragons character then put them to test as your party goes on an adventure. Ages 10+. Bookings required, preference will be given to first time p - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 03:30 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/dungeons-and-dragons-for-beginners/200030622984227 - **Venue**: 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTgyMGIyOTU5YjlhZTA0YzQ1ODExNGVlZjZjODk2MGM2NWY5Zjg3YTI5MTg4YmIxYzZlZjcyM2E3OTBhMzJjNy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgxODQyNjc.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Gearshop Tasman Adventure Race - **Description**: Save the date! 14th of November 2026 - The Gearshop Tasman Adventure Race is back for it's third edition. With 4, 8, and 12-hour options it will no doubt deliver another quality event for all levels! Entries will open (June) soon so keep an eye out for o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 128 - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/gearshop-tasman-adventure-race/200030484604533 - **Venue**: Motueka Quay, Motueka 7120, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wODE5OTllYmEwZTA5M2JmNzI1YmRjNjgyZjEwNDNlYjQyNzhjZmNlYTQwMDRlMzNmNzFkOTgyNmVmMGFiMmRhLXJpbWctdzY5MC1oMzk1LWRjZjhlOGQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2MjI0NTc5.avif - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: All on Board eBus Journey to Founders Park - Age Concern Nelson Tasman 50th Jubilee - **Description**: Join Age Concern Nelson Tasman's All on Board programme for a friendly, guided eBus journey to Founders Heritage Park as we celebrate Age Concern Nelson Tasman's 50th Jubilee. This relaxed group outing is more than just a trip to a special event. You'll - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 10:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/all-on-board-ebus-journey-to-founders-park-age-concern-nelson-tasman-50th-jubilee/200030621853544 - **Venue**: Founders Heritage Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82MWM5YmU1MDY4NGMxOTQzMTQxNzNmYTljMGQ0ZDQxNGJlNzAzNDdhYzFjZjE3NzBiNWY5MDYyZmYyOWU2YTIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwODI4NTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc4MjEwMDQ.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, holiday - **Event Name**: Nelson Summer Rogaine Series - **Description**: The Nelson Rogaine Series is a new initiative to grow the adventure navigation scene in Nelson/Tasman, while fundraising to support top local orienteering athletes racing overseas. Each event is held at a different location around the region, with terrai - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 67 - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/nelson-summer-rogaine-series/200030522818844 - **Venue**: Nelson, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iNTczNzI2MDdjZTgzZDJjYWJhYjJiODJhZjQ1YTE2YWFiOGEwZmI3ZGNkNmZjZWViODcxZTg1YWJlMjBjODg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzU0Nzk0Ng.avif - **Categories**: Sports, Workshops, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Brightwater School Garden Party Garden Trail - **Description**: Welcome to the official page for the Brightwater School Garden Party Garden Trail. Hosted by our incredible School Staff and Parent Liaison Group (PLG) - a passionate team of parents and volunteers who bring our community together. Explore stunning loc - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 84 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/brightwater-school-garden-party-garden-trail/200029988251142 - **Venue**: 106 Ellis Street , Brightwater, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wY2JkNzI0NTI0YWQ5ZmIwMzY4MjUyN2EwOTNlMzUzZmFhNTRlNzZkMGZiNDRlNGI4NjQxOTJiODM1MTUwMmM1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU0MC1kYzE4ODg2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA0OTU1Mw.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, parties, entertainment ## Trending Events in Nelson - **Event Name**: INSPIRE Festival - **Description**: INSPIRE Festival is for all tamariki aged 8-13 (up to year 8) who are interested in STEAMS learning.About this EventINSPIRE Festival is 4-5 Sept 2026!$60 per child per day for a full day of ST - **Venue**: Nayland College - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/71822323425b619a5e83f64bb429ba00863a40b08b84ad49966e1d48af5a007e-rimg-w1200-h606-dc73b7c5-gmir.jpg?v=1769810810 - **Event Name**: GOMIL - Grumpy Old Man in Lycra - **Description**: Award-winning actor Mark Hadlow returns to the stage with a hilarious and deeply relatable sequel to the nationwide hit MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra). Written and directed by Gregory Cooper, GOMIL follows Wayne, founder of the original MAMIL cycling g - **Venue**: 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/bc69cfe726e8a7d5c69855e227b9356d66dca837902342f9331fa3f439a4544a-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8c808-gmir?v=1787297410 - **Event Name**: The Extravaganza Fair - Nelson / Tasman - **Description**: 🎪✨ ROLL UP, ROLL UP – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! ✨🎪 🎉 Celebrating 12 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! 🎉 New Zealand’s biggest and most fabulous travelling fair is rolling back into town – and you’re invited! We’re bringing grassroots charm - **Venue**: Richmond Park Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5c07705d21e16725f759da36e36af3ddcc695e3c058e023ee56e097a898c52ed-rimg-w933-h617-dc080808-gmir?v=1787297394 - **Event Name**: Nelson Home & Garden Show 2026 - **Description**: The Home & Garden Show is packed with all the ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials that you need to transform your surroundings.About this EventThe Home & Garden Show is packed with all the ideas, inspir - **Venue**: Saxton Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/92abdc5654da69ee82e1dc8da0ea862d919a9531fca1dda798a454f5ca74ea2e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3d327-gmir.jpg?v=1774692197 - **Event Name**: Summer Hydroslide Night Rave at Nelson Fun Park! - **Description**: 🌈 NIGHT RAVE @ Nelson Fun Park 🌊🎶 Get ready to light up your night! 🔥 Our Night Rave Hydroslide Sessions are back for Summer and bigger than ever! Join us for 1.5 hours of UNLIMITED hydroslide rides under the lights - with flashing lights, pumping musi - **Venue**: 40 Hounsell Circle, Tāhunanui, Nelson, 7011 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/61b3a2b1386c1412e9b7913d3eb281bddb251cbaf1a8641fed23a509b100c575-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir?v=1787686956 - **Event Name**: Summit Keir Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament & Charity Auction2026 - **Description**: The Summit Keir Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament is back for its fifth year, with the 2026 event set to take place at Nelson Golf Club on Friday 18 September. As part of the evening, we’ll be holding a live charity auction from approximately 6pm, with - **Venue**: 38 Bolt Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson 7011 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8db8dc84b295c08330cfbc89b231e32447e1b28f46ee0abf9253d880a6112c7a-rimg-w1200-h444-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787793123 - **Event Name**: Te Tauihu Accessibility Expo - **Description**: The Te Tauihu Accessibility Expo is the region’s dedicated event for disabled people and their whānau. This free community day brings together stalls, speakers, organisations and interactive activities alongside entertainment, and opportunities to connec - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dd85f9ee1abc17b8c43d835746ac74d4dcb8e3c1484bf635461d0a3f3c5758f3-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787969393 - **Event Name**: Nelson Home and Garden Show 2026 - **Description**: The Nelson Home and Garden Show is back on the 18th to 20th of September 2026! Whether you’re building, renovating, decorating or furnishing, don’t miss out on a feast of ideas, inspiration, super show specials, expert advice and fun for the whole family - **Venue**: Saxton Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b660ebc42baac462663a3ec11f284595a80fdd811fa0836fbf2042c663065a48-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8d828-gmir?v=1787049569 - **Event Name**: Nurture@Home annual pre-schooler Family Fun Day!!! - **Description**: It is almost that time of year again and we are very excited to announce our upcoming annual Nurture@Home Pre-schooler Family Fun Day for 2026!!! Thursday 10th September 2026, 10am-1:00pm (rainy day postponement date is Thurs 17th September) In conjunct - **Venue**: Natureland Zoo - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5b68bdc63137eb37422d2d138b3c2f639dcba9b32db1f9874ba0c72326409fe2-rimg-w1200-h627-dc080818-gmir?v=1787439862 ## Browse Trips & Adventures Events by Date - [Trips & Adventures Events Today in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/trips-adventures--today) - [Trips & Adventures Events This Weekend in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/trips-adventures--this-weekend) - [Trips & Adventures Events in September in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/trips-adventures--september) - [Trips & Adventures Events in October in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/trips-adventures--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Trips & Adventures events in Nelson? - **A:** The Coppermine 2026 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am at 140 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand), Annie JR (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:00 pm at Theatre Royal Nelson), Dungeons & Dragons for beginners (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 03:30 pm at 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), Gearshop Tasman Adventure Race (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 am at Motueka Quay, Motueka 7120, New Zealand), All on Board eBus Journey to Founders Park - Age Concern Nelson Tasman 50th Jubilee (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 10:00 am at Founders Heritage Park). - **Q**: What Trips & Adventures events are happening in Nelson in September 2026? - **A:** The Coppermine 2026 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am at 140 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand), Dungeons & Dragons for beginners (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 03:30 pm at 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010). - **Q**: How can I find Trips & Adventures events in Nelson? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Trips & Adventures events in Nelson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Trips & Adventures events in Nelson? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Trips & Adventures events in Nelson? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Trips & Adventures events in Nelson include 140 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand, Theatre Royal Nelson, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Trips & Adventures events in Nelson? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Trips & Adventures events in Nelson include Coppermine, Theatre Royal Nelson, Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū. - **Q**: Are there any online Trips & Adventures events available? - **A:** Yes, many Trips & Adventures events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Trips & Adventures events in Nelson? - **A:** Follow the Trips & Adventures category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Trips & Adventures events are listed in Nelson. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/d4/526b9c2f9443799c294c7c3b6e3343/freepik__candid-photography-with-natural-textures-and-highl__27226-1.webp ## Explore Events in Nearby Cities - [Trips & Adventurous Activities in Blenheim](https://allevents.in/blenheim/trips-adventures) - [Events in Picton](https://allevents.in/picton-ma) - [Events in Blenheim](https://allevents.in/blenheim)