Currently there are a few options for getting supplies in Nelson. Details below, including hours and what each place stocks.
Post a Food Drop
Nelson Visitor Information Centre
Post a parcel to yourself: Your Name, c/o Nelson Visitor Information Centre, Leake St, Nelson, 3292 . They are happy to accept food parcels and will also pick up parcels from the Post Office on people's behalf.
Purchase Supplies
Nelson Tourist Information Centre
Some Strive meals, biscuits, nuts & insect repellent, gas canisters, and some medical supplies. No fresh food
Nelson Roadhouse Also the Post Office
Some dried noodles, flour, and oil — geared more toward car campers than hikers. Also has sandwiches, ice creams, and Bain Marie food.
Nelson Hotel
Some dried biscuits, nuts, chips, and pasta, plus fresh sandwiches, some locally grown veggies, ice creams, and yoghurt. They will make up food and serve meals if organised in advance.
Nelson Kiosk Closed
The Nelson Kiosk is currently closed. To ensure you stay stocked and supplied, please consult the alternative collection and local store options detailed below. Be sure to call ahead to verify active trading hours.
They are happy to accept Food Parcels and will kindly collect your parcels from the local Post Office for you.
Strive meals, biscuits, nuts, insect repellent, gas canisters, medical supplies. No fresh food.
Dried noodles, flour, oil (aimed at car campers), sandwiches, ice-creams, and Bain Marie food.
Dried biscuits, nuts, chips, pasta, fresh sandwiches, local veggies, yoghurt. Can arrange custom meals in advance.