Home to a wide range of Nelson adventure activities including the Skywire Experience – an amazing combination of scenery and thrills for up to 4 people at a time.
Experience the adventure-seeker’s paradise of Nelson, NZ!
Discover the thrill of the Skywire, scenic self drive Quad bike tours (guided), battle against your mates on the Paintball field, epic MTB park trails, Bike hire, Licensed Café, interactive Animal feeding zone, and a whole lot more!
Located just 15 minutes drive from the centre of Nelson, The Cable Bay Adventure Park is Nelson’s adventure destination.
We can cater for individuals or groups on all our activities and can create custom experiences for events or groups, wedding etc.
We are open year-round and can also customise hours of operation to suit our customers needs.
Nelson Adventure Park
From the adventure activities to feeding the eels or enjoying something at the café, there is something for everyone, rain or shine.
When the weather is wet, we have a range of waterproof clothing, so you don’t have to avoid the puddles on the quad bikes!
We can provide a pickup service to and from town for those without transport, minimum numbers apply. Open everyday of the year except Christmas day.
Groups & Functions in Nelson
We cater for corporate events, sporting events, weddings and any other special events.
Whether you want to utilise an area within the stunning property or want to experience any number of the on-site activities we can help design an experience around your requirements.
Rates for part or full booking of the Adventure Park available on request.
We can also arrange bus or shuttle services in and out of town and all venues are licensed to midnight.
Nelson Activities at Cable Bay Adventure Park
The Skywire Experience
One of the World’s longest Flying Foxes – set right here in Nelson. The one of a kind experience is an amazing scenic ride with a shot of adrenaline flying high above the forest canopy.
Nelson Quad Bike Tours
Combining excitement and adventure the guided quad bike tours are an unforgettable adventure where guests self drive the quad bikes through native forest settings, around areas of the farm and up to the magnificent coastal views of the Cable Bay area.
Mountain Biking, E-Bike, Shuttles
Explore The Cable Bay Adventure Park by bike. Bring your own bike, or hire one for the day!
There are options for rental mountain bikes as well as fully trail capable E-bikes and a small selection of kids bikes. All rentals include a helmet and support in the case of a mechanical or flat.
The Adventure Park has several private shuttle providers for groups.
Base Café
Cabinet food and sit down menu options. Delicious food to suit most dietary requirements including Vegan and Gluten Free.
Nelson Paintball
Close combat, high action paintballing in an ever changing paintball field – minimum number of 10 players.
Nelson Family Fun Park
Spend the day at Cable Bay and bring the whole family!
No matter your age there is something to keep you entertained at the Cable Bay Adventure Park.
Younger kids love petting and feeding some of the tame farm animals or feeding the eels, hours of entertainment and a large open grassed area in front of our Café to keep them occupied if you are relaxing over coffee.
River and forest walks, scenic views and activities for all ages.
Bring the bikes for a ride on the trails or around the farm with rental bikes available and kids scoot bikes if required.
Cable Bay – Stay and play
Experience one of the jewels in the Nelson region – Cable Bay is nestled away only 20 minutes north of Nelson, an area of outstanding beauty, fascinating history and a great micro-climate makes it the perfect year-round destination to explore, experience, and retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Risk Disclosure:
Quad biking involves an inherent risk, and even following all safety precautions you could be injured or worse as a result of your or someone else’s actions on the tour. Being a self drive tour participants must accept they are in control of their own quad bike and their actions will directly impact on their own personal safety and potentially of those around them. Drivers must display a good level of competence prior to being allowed on the tour – anyone not meeting a minimum level will only be able to take the tour as a passenger if available. This is a scenic tour with low speeds. Any riders who are deemed to be putting themselves or others at unnecessary risk will be removed from the tour.