On Site

On site there is an excellent hard tennis court (with complimentary rackets and balls), trailriding on horseback (English style, escorted), carriage rides through historic Gingerland, nature walks and history hikes (the ancient "Heritage Highway" or "Upper Round Road" passes right through The Hermitage). For the child in everyone there is the farmyard with the plantation's pigs, sheep, ducks, peacocks, chickens and horses of all ages, shapes and sizes.

Rental cars and Jeeps are available for selfhire exploring (highly recommended, this is a most friendly island) and finding quiet nature spots or secluded beaches.

Exercise and fitness

There are miles of trails to run and to hike, with lots of interesting hills and scenery. If you want the ultimate natural full body work out then a trip to the top of the mountain will do the trick. It’s a total work out for your arms, legs and sense of adventure (and your camera finger too!).

If you would prefer to exercise in a gym using the latest equipment and the help of a trainer there is a wonderful new facility located 4 miles away, (a 10 minute drive). Some other activities also include mountain biking, triathlons, windsurfing and SCUBA diving.

Below are a few links that might be helpful:

For gym:
www.fitwellnesscenter.com

For cycling:
www.neviscycleclub.com
and
www.mountainbikenevis.com

For windsurfing:
www.windsurfingnevis.com

For guided hikes:
www.walknevis.com

For SCUBA Diving:
www.scubanevis.com

Other Activities

	The Museum of Nevis History in Charlestown (at the birthplace of American patriot Alexander Museum)
	Captain Horatio Nelson Museum at Bellevue (Nelson married a Nevis widow and was based here ca.1785)
	Nevis Horse Races (public holidays)

Art Galleries and Special Places

	Eva Wilkin Gallery at Clay Ghaut (walking distance)
	The Gallery of Nevis Art in Charlestown
	The Botanical Gardens and "Martha’s" West Indian Tea House (walking distance)
	Montpelier Plantation Inn (walking distance)
	Old Manor Estate (walking distance)
	Golden Rock Estate (a good country walk)

Soft Adventures, On Land

	Horseriding at Nevis Equestrian Centre (beach rides, western plantation ruins, lessons)
	Horseriding at Garners with Ira Dore (beach rides, north island trails)
	Horseriding with Fitzroy (Jessups, beach and mountain rides)
	Horseriding at Hermitage (historic Gingerland)
	Mountain Bike Rental

Escorted Nature Walks

	Nevis Peak (strenuous, but exciting - weather permitting)
	Green Ghaut (lush forest and glens)
	Jessups Reservoir (ruins and forest glades)
	Night Stargazing (with astronomer, no light pollution)

History Walks

	Historic Charlestown
	New River Plantation
	Rain Forest & Ruins (Mount Travers Estate)
	The Sugar Trail (Heritage Highway to Hamilton)
	Heritage Highway (Gingerland portion)

Soft Adventures, At Sea

	Daysailing (both monohull and catamaran boats, meals and snorkeling included)
	Deep-sea fishing (wahoo, kingfish, yellow tuna, blackfin tuna year round, mahi mahi in the spring and billfish in the summer months)
	Snorkeling
	Scuba (both PADI & NAUI) "Caves, Reefs and Wrecks"
	Windsurfing and Sunfish Rentals

Off Island Adventures

	Day trips by air or sea to St. Kitts (fortresses, sugarlands, mountain hikes, shopping)
	Day trips by air charter to St. Maarten (shopping, casinos)
	St. Bart’s (restaurants, shopping, celebrities)
	Antigua (English Harbour, shopping)