Activities  in   Nevis 

• Stop in at the Fothergill's ARCHITECTURAL VILLAGE which is near to the Golden Rock. Mr. Kelly will be your guide to the Carib Indian dwelling houses and the old time Chattel houses. He also makes wines from local fruits.

• Spend a day visiting ART GALLERIES. Take a tour to meet the craftsmen and local artists in their homes. Don't miss the Eva Wilkin Gallery & Print Shop in Gingerland and the Cafe des Arts Gallery & Restaurant in Charlestown. It costs US$60 for a taxi tour.

• Take an evening ASTRONOMY LESSON on the beach at 9 pm with Jim Johnson from Top to Bottom. US$15 per person. Call 469 9080.

• Pick from 10 different BEACHES. Some are for walking, shelling, swimming, body surfing, or snorkeling. Many have restaurants but some are even deserted. You'll find the beaches on your Journey Map also on the www.nevisisland.com website.

• Go mountain BIKING by calling 469 9682. Owner Winston Crooke (once a Shakespearian actor) has formed an island bike team and has created some off-the road trails for you to try. He also has windsurfing equipment for rent. Visit his websites www.mountainbikenevis.com and www.windsurfingnevis.com 

• See the Nevis BOTANICAL GARDEN. Enjoy their gift shop and the great view from Martha's Tea Garden Restaurant. It's worth the $8 US entrance fee.

• Go scuba DIVING with owner Ellis Chaderton of Scuba Safaris. You leave from Oualie Beach at 9 am or 4 Seasons at 9:30 am. One of the best Double Tank Dives is Monkey Shoals & Coral Gardens. For the Resort Dives you leave at 2 pm. Call 469 9518 and leave a message on his answering machine.

• Have a drink or two at EDDY'S Restaurant on Wednesday night where you can watch the passersby and meet a mixture of people living & working on Nevis.

• Play GOLF at one of Nevis's 3 courses. The 4 Season's Trent Jones Course costs $175 per person and is challenging with breathtaking views - call 469-1111 a discount may be available. There are 2 executive golf courses. The Nevis Golf Course costs US$15 and has 2 holes, but 6 different approaches. The Cat Ghaut Course is only US$10 and has 12 holes, it is located just opposite the entrance to the Mt. Nevis Hotel. The Staigers often give you a botanical lesson while you play golf in their back yard. Call 469-9826.

• Go HIKING in the Rainforest, learn bush medicine, explore many ruins, or climb to the top of Mt Nevis with Jim Johnson from Top to Bottom 469 9080 or Lynell Liburd from Sunrise Tours 469 2758. Cost is US$ 20 to US$ 35 per person.

• The most popular HORSEBACK RIDE takes you on a rural village road & then on to Pinney's Beach. Call the Nevis Equestrian Center at 469 8118 or 469 3106. Cost is US$ 55. Choose from Western or English saddles. All different levels of riding are available. Hermitage Plantation Inn also offers a breathtaking ride up to the top of Saddle Hill with a guide. Hang on.

• Don't miss the Nevis Turf and Jockey Club HORSE RACES. They happen once a month usually on a Sunday. Go to the www.nevisisland.com website and check the Calendar of Events.

• HOT MINERAL SPRINGS are just the thing to try if you have aching muscles or a sore back. They are very hot but can do the trick. Ask Mrs. Barry or Sarah about it.

• Try ocean KAYAKING, snorkel over reefs and observe the birds on nearby rocks. Call Turtle Tours at 469 9613 at Oualie Beach or Top to Bottom at 469 9080 at Nisbet Beach.

• Wouldn't you want to try a relaxing and therapeutic MASSAGE in your own room after hiking to the top of Mt Nevis or after a long bicycle ride or just to relax? Ask Mrs. Barry and Sarah at the office.

• While staying at Golden Rock watching and photographing troops of Vervet MONKEYS is a must. If you look early in the morning or from 4 to 6 pm around the hotel or on the Nature Trail, you can observe some of their habits.

• Visit our two MUSEUMS. The Alexander Hamilton Museum has a mini shop that features books. The Lord Nelson Museum has several interesting displays & the archives. Open to 9 to 4 pm Mon thru Fri and 10 to 1 pm on Sat. Closed on Sun.
   

• Explore the most interesting RUINS of New River, Coconut Walk, Lime Kiln & Carib Indian Dig. It's like a treasure hunt, all in one place.
   

• SAILING and SNORKELING can be done on a catamaran called the Caona and your host is called Lennox who helped to build the boat. He plays great music and your glass is never empty. US$ 55 pp for half a day. Call 4 Seasons at 469 1111. Or try a single hulled sailboat with Captain Les Windley on Sea Dreamer Call 469 9239.

• Enjoy SNORKELING WITH MARINE BIOLOGIST Barbara Whitman and handle the live sea animals. Mon thru Sat 1 to 4 pm at Oualie Hotel. Call 469 1291.

• From our beach spot walk to the 4 Seasons. Try one of their SPA TREATMENTS. Pamper yourself. Call 469 1111.

• For SPORT FISHING or SNORKELING you can go on the Sea Brat with Captain Julian Rigby (call 469 9690) or with the English chef named Matt (call 469 5110)

• If you want to improve your TENNIS call Stephen Webbe at 469 2696. He was a great geography teacher but now he is even better as a tennis teacher.

• WHALE WATCHING is very seasonal but exciting if they are running during Dec. to May. Call Ellis Chaderton at 469 9518.

• WINDSURFING with Winston Crooke is located at Oualie Beach. DID YOU KNOW that WINDSURFING in Nevis is outstanding for the advanced sailors because the Narrows offer a "Bump n' Jump" experience, but also great for young families that want to learn windsurfing?

• YOGA is offered at the Golden Rock Beach bar Pavillion Pinney's Beach at 9 to 10 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday for only US$ 10. Meet some the island residents and what a setting for stretching. Call Nikki at 469 9080.