Nelson

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Destination Nelson A gem amongst gems Nelson region is well recognised for it's diversity of landscape, culture, art

and being blessed with the most hospitable of climates. Couple this with the ease of access to it's

multitude of visitor opportunities and you have one of New Zealand's premier destinations.The focal

point for the “Top of the South”, Nelson offers choice “par excellence” be it:

• The great outdoors - snow capped mountains to golden beaches • Sophistication - in fine dining, award winning wines and wineries, world class art.

• A welcoming friendliness that brings visitors back year after year

You will find it here cradled within protective mountains on the shores of Tasman Bay.

The Outdoors

Unique for it's placement close to 3 National Parks, Kahurangi, Abel Tasman, and Nelson Lakes with

their multitude of associated ancillary areas Nelson offers outdoor experiences for all tastes and

aptitudes. You can choose from the extremes of skydiving, rock climbing, white water rafting

through to the more moderate adventures of sailing, horse trekking, the Skywire, cycling, and

tramping down to the sheer indulgence of simply lying in the sun on a golden beach, waiter poured

champagne at hand. If it's outdoors you can likely do it here somewhere.

The Arts

Again unique in that the Nelson region has more working artists per capita than anywhere else in

the country and displaying a depth and range of recognised talent you are unlikely to match. Nelson

has internationally recognised attractions such as: • The World of Wearable Art and Collectable Cars Museum • Höglund Art Glass International Glass Centre • Home of Lord of the Rings “One Ring”

• Potters, Sculptors, Painters, Ceramic artists, Jewellers, Performing Artists and more

• Artisans of all types in wood, metal, fabric, architectural, stone.

• A multitude of galleries big and small for viewing this stunningly diverse range.

Culture & Heritage

Nelson has a unique history bringing together a rich weaving of traditions and culture spanning the

times of the earliest Maori, the arrival of the first European settlers with their many colourful

cultural mixes, the days of Nelson being a “Sleepy Hollow”, through to the current cosmopolitan

mix. Today Nelson offers many ways you can interact with this rich history and living culture for

example:

• Nelson's new contemporary museum in the City Centre, with the biggest historical photograph collection in the country.

• An arranged visit to the Whakatu Marae, paddle a Waka or take a Maori guided bush walk • How did the early European settlers live? Try Founders Park and Broadgreen House • Machinery buffs have the Pidgeon Steam Museum • The Treasured Pathway provides a tour of the human and natural history of the region. Nelson also widely known for it's world class wines and cuisine, and not just for teasing the palate

with eclectic exquisitness, but as an expression of a rich culinary culture as presented by the many

fine chefs and vintners from around the globe that have chosen to add a sparkle to the jewel that is

Nelson. Experience the rich diversity of the Saturday Market in

Nelson, a vibrant mix of art, craft, produce and exotic

food in the City Centre. This and many other markets

around the district offer you the opportunity to

participate in the local community or instead you can

park up in one of the many cafes and boutique bars and

simply relax and watch the flow of Nelson's vilbrant

community.

Air Travel

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