Archery Have-A-Go, Lessons and Parties
Join us at our Have-A-Go session, book a private archery lesson or an archery birthday party
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Have-A-Go at Archery in Nelson
Archery Have-A-Go
Come out to Archery Park Nelson for a casual drop-in and get an introduction into archery and your first archery lesson.
Our NZFAA certified archery coach will be on site and will give you a brief introduction and provide you with all the gear required. We will gladly point out how you can improve your technique.
- Archery introductions from a certified archery coach that holds a NZ record and a national silver medal
- Get all the traditional archery gear required
- Shoot at standard and fun 3D archery targets
- No previous experience needed
- Try archery with no pressure
- No minimum age, but note that very young kids may need a lot of help from you
Costs
From $49 (private booking) per Person for 1 hour (or $35 on our community morning every Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm)
Bookings
You can book Archery Have-A-Go sessions most afternoons. In peak times we offer more options. We have a minimum rate of $120 for this.
For groups larger than 8 please contact us here.
Enquire now and we will check our calendar and get back to you asap.
Have-A-Go Archery Community Day
Every Sunday: 10:00am to 12.30pm (unless it rains!) for only $35, no bookings and minimum numbers required – 1hr per person. There could be waiting times, we offer this on first come first serve basis and finish at 12.30pm sharp.
IMPORTANT: Check our Facebook page for latest weather updates and other possible cancelations to avoid disappointment (Click here).
Private Archery Lessons
Private Archery Lessons
We offer private archery lessons for beginner and intermediate archers.
Our certified archery coach has done archery since 2002. In 2018 he won a silver medal in the historical bow category at the New Zealand National Field Archery bowhunter tournament and also took home highest score shot so far with a historical bow on the 20 target, two arrow 3D round on day one.
Our archery lesson is different to our have-a-go: smaller groups (up to 6 people maximum) and with in depth-training and advise that will also cover equipment tuning and maintenance if required.
Costs
$60 per Person per hour – minimum charge is $120 (2 people).
You can book private Archery Lessons most afternoons from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. We have a minimum rate of $120 for this.
Enquire now and we will check our calendar and get back to you asap.
Archery Birthday Parties
Book your Archery Birthday Party
Experience a special birthday event - suitable for the young and old and anyone in between.
Book our target range for your birthday party and have fun learning archery. Suitable for all ages from 10 (our youngest guests) to 80 (so far our oldest archery birthday party guests):
- Party guests will enjoy learning archery under supervision of an experienced and certified archery coach
- Shoot with real longbows and real arrows at real targetsÂ
- Experience the thrill to shoot at our special fun targets
- Play archery games and have a friendly competition
Costs
Prices for birthday archery activities start at $270 for ca. 2 hours of archery with up to 6 participants. Each extra person will be $35, with a maximum group size of 12.
What you need to take care off
For kids younger than 16 we will require your presence and help to supervise them. You may also want to bring a few small snacks and drinks
Please contact us to discusss your booking!
You can also call us at 03-398 8043 to book your birthday archery party.
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About Archery Park
About Archery Park
Suitable for the first time archer as well as experienced archers!
- Build a new connection with yourself and nature through our unique archery adventures.
- Experience the beauty of shooting a longbow which requires only your focus and body to hit the target.
- Detox from your busy digital life, breathe deeply.
- Receive plenty of archery lessons from our certified and experienced coach that will make this a great adventure for first time and experienced archers.
- Everything is taken care of – all traditional archery equipment, including real longbows, arrows and arm-guards are provided.
Testimonials & Reviews
Our visitors, young and old, local and foreign, experienced and absolute beginners alike have raved about their experience at Archery Park.
But no need to take our word for it – see for yourself what they have said:​
- JenLouK
This was a really fun experience. From starting out at the archery range to then heading into the lovely forest. We all improved, but the point was really to have... read more 
May 17, 2022pennyk839 Wow we had so much fun. Marcus was a fabulous instructor. My teenager and I came away buzzing. Lovely bush with plenty of bird life too. Highly recommended.
May 2, 2022LizMangan This is our second Dragon Hunt trip with Markus. We loved the first time and were not disappointed in a return trip a few years later. Markus is a... read more
May 2, 2022
- JenLouK This was a really fun experience. From starting out at the archery range to then heading into the lovely forest. We all improved, but the point was really to have... read more
May 17, 2022
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