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Nelson Tasman Maps & Guides2026–27 SEASON

Media Deck

New maps launching for the 2026–27 season. Fresh new design, increased distribution points, new premium display at Nelson Airport, and a new low-cost directory listing option.

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Who We Are

Meet Josh & Roscela

We're the new Nelson-based ownership team of Nelson Tasman Maps & Guides.

Josh is a local Nelson boy who has returned from 25 years living away, bringing a background in building websites and apps.

Roscela is an experienced graphic designer ensuring we have top-notch designed maps.

We strongly believe in promoting our wonderful region to visitors from New Zealand and abroad.

Josh Littin – Co-owner of Nelson Tasman Maps & Guides

Josh

Roscela – Co-owner of Nelson Tasman Maps & Guides

Roscela

Trafalgar Street, Nelson – the bustling high street of Nelson city

Distribution

150+ Locations
Across the Region

New maps produced in June 2026 with distribution from then until the end of next Summer.

150+ distribution points topped up regularly — i-SITEs, accommodation, cafés, transport hubs and more.

Covering Nelson City, Richmond, Motueka, Abel Tasman, Golden Bay, Kaiteriteri, Mapua and more.

Nelson Airport terminal building

New for 2026

Premium Display at Nelson Airport

The gateway to the Nelson Tasman region. Our maps will be the first thing visitors see when they arrive.

28
Flights Per Day
1M+
Passengers Per Year

Airport flight data recorded before current fuel crisis

Coming June 2026

The New Map

Nelson City & Tahunanui – front side of the new map design
Work in Progress

Nelson City & Tahunanui

Richmond & Stoke – back side of the new map design
Work in Progress

Richmond & Stoke

Improvements

What's Changed?

1

Fresh New Look

Our team have uplifted the map design with a modern, cleaner style.

2

More Consistent

Ad size and style has been standardised and we've moved to a uniform design to improve usability for customers.

3

Lower Barrier to Entry

Don't have the money for a full-sized ad? Our basic directory listings mean more businesses on the map and a lower cost to get your name in front of visitors.

Advertising Options

Put Your Business on the Map

Ad Listing

$600 +GST
Example Ad Listing – The Suter Art Gallery with photo, name and description

What's included:

  1. Business Name — Max 24 characters
  2. Image — Provide high-resolution photos; our designer will select the most suitable
  3. Description — Brief description including phone or website and opening hours. Max 4 lines (130 characters)

Directory Listing

New
$150 +GST
Example Directory Listings showing Food & Drink, Sites & Attractions, Accommodation and Services categories

What's included:

  1. Business Name — Max 26 characters
  2. One line — Phone number, website or opening hours. Max 26 characters

4 categories available:

  • Food & Drink — Cafés, bars & restaurants
  • Accommodation — Hotels, motels & B&Bs
  • Sites & Attractions — Things to do & see
  • Services — Taxis, laundromats, currency exchange
Person using smartphone for digital map navigation

What's Next

The Future

We will continue to look at further ways to promote local businesses in our region and are currently scoping the digital version of the map to capture online traffic and a different demographic of customer.

Watch this space.

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Nelson Tasman Maps & Guides

We'd love to have you advertise with us for the coming season

We can't wait to continue to grow the local tourist industry in Nelson Tasman.

Mobile

027 522 2536

Email

[email protected]

Web

visualguides.co.nz

Josh Littin — Owner-Operator, Nelson Tasman Maps & Guides